REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Refrigerant Cycle
Refrigerant flow
The refrigerant from the compressor flows through the condenser with liquid tank, the evaporator and returns to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation in the evaporator is controlled by an expansion valve.
Component Part Location
Refrigerant System Protection
Refrigerant pressure sensor
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sensor, located on the condenser. If the system pressure rises above or falls below the specifications, the refrigerant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends the voltage signal to the ECM.
The ECM then ceases to supply power to the A/C relay which disengages and stops the compressor when pressure on the high pressure side (as detected by refrigerant pressure sensor) is over approximately 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm2, 398 psi), or below approximately 120 kPa (1.22 kg/cm2, 17.4 psi).
Pressure Relief Valve
The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor.
When the pressure of refrigerant in the system increases to an abnormal level [more than 3,727 kPa (38 kg/ cm2, 540 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases refrigerant into the atmosphere.
DTC/circuit diagnosis
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
COMBINATION METER
COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to MWI-87, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK FUSES
Check for blown combination meter fuses.
2.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
Disconnect combination meter connector.
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P1572 ASCD brake switch
Description
When the brake pedal is depressed, ASCD brake switch is turned OFF and stop
lamp switch is turned ON.
ECM detects the state of the brake pedal by those two types of input (ON/OFF
signal).
Refer to EC-68, "System Diagram" for the ASCD function.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTI ...
AV control unit
Removal and Installation
AV control unit
AV control unit bracket (LH)
AV control unit bracket (RH)
A/C auto amp.
Cluster lid C (with A/C and AV switch
assembly attached)
Clip
AV CONTROL UNIT
Removal
CAUTION:
Before replacing AV control unit, perform "READ CONFIGU ...