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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Check voltage between terminal BLW of A/C amplifier connector and body ground. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Remove the A/C amplifier with connector still connected.

    CHECK: 

    1. Turn ignition switch to ON.
    2. Operate blower motor.
    3. Measure voltage between terminal BLW of A/C amplifier and body ground.

      OK: 

      Voltage: 1 - 3 V 

      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Terminal BLW Of A/C Amplifier Connector And Body Ground
      G03379822Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. OK: Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on problem symptoms table (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ). 
    2. NG: Go to next step. 
  2. Check blower motor. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Remove blower motor.

    CHECK: 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 of blower motor connector and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.

    OK: 

    Blower motor operates smoothly. 

    Fig 2: Checking Blower Motor
    G03379823Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. NG: Replace blower motor. 
    2. OK: Go to next step. 
  3. Check blower motor control relay. 

    PREPARATION: 

    Remove blower motor control relay with connectors still connected.

    CHECK: 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Operate blower motor (High blower speed).

      OK: 

      BLOWER MOTOR VOLTAGE AND CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION

      Terminals Standard Value
      GND <=> Body Ground Continuity
      +B <=> Body Ground Battery positive voltage
      +M <=> Body Ground Battery positive voltage
      M+ <=> M- Battery positive voltage
      Sl <=> Body Ground 1 - 3 V
      Fig 3: Identifying Blower Motor Control Relay Connectors
      G03379824Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. NG: Replace blower motor relay. 
      2. OK: Repair or replace harness or connector.