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Inspection Procedure

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect Techstream to DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn Techstream on.
    3. Select the item below in the Active Test and then check that the relay operates.

      Data List / Air Conditioner: 

      DATA LIST - AIR CONDITIONER

      Item Measurement Item / Display (Range) Diagnostic Note
      Magnetic Clutch Relay Magnetic clutch relay / OFF.ON -

    NG: Go to step 2 

    OK : PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

  2. INSPECT FUSE (A/C COMP) 
    1. Remove the A/C COMP fuse from the instrument panel J/B.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A/C COMP fuse Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE FUSE (A/C COMP) 

    Fig 1: Identifying A/C COMP Fuse
    G05409376Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. INSPECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY 
    1. Remove the MG CLT relay (magnetic clutch relay) from engine room R/B and J/B.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 Always 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 When Battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω (When Battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)
      Fig 2: Inspecting Magnetic Clutch Relay
      G05004802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: While using the battery during inspection, do not bring the positive and negative tester probes too close to each other as a short circuit may occur.

    NG: REPLACE MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. INSPECT W/MAGNETIC CLUTCH COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the w/ magnet clutch compressor assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B8-3 (MG+) - Body Ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE W/MAGNETIC CLUTCH COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 3: Identifying B8 W/Magnetic Clutch Compressor Assembly Connector
    G05409378Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER 
    1. Remove the A/C amplifier and disconnect the connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D37-3 (MGC)- Body ground Magnet clutch: ON Below 1 V
      D37-3 (MGC)- Body ground Magnet clutch: OFF 10 to 14 V
      Fig 4: Identifying D37 Air Conditioning Amplifier Connector
      G05409379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (w/o Smart key system) B
      OK (w/Smart key system) C

    B:  Go to STARTING SYSTEM

    C:  Go to PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM.

    A : REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER