DESCRIPTION
When the A/C amplifier is turned on, a magnetic clutch ON signal is sent from the MGC terminal of the A/C amplifier. Then, the MGC relay turns on to operate the magnetic clutch.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.
PROCEDURE
1. |
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
Result |
Proceed to |
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CAN DTC is not output |
A |
CAN DTC is output |
B |
B | ![]() |
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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2. |
INSPECT RELAY (MGC) |
(a) Remove the MGC relay from the engine room relay block and junction block. |
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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Specified Condition |
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3 - 5 |
10 kΩ or higher |
3 - 5 |
Below 1 Ω (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2) |
NG | ![]() |
REPLACE RELAY (MGC) |
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3. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK AND JUNCTION BLOCK - BATTERY) |
(a) Remove the MGC relay from the engine room relay block and junction block. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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Relay block MGC relay terminal 1 - Body ground |
Ignition switch ON |
11 to 14 V |
*1 |
Component without relay installed (Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block) |
NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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4. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/C AMPLIFIER - BATTERY) |
(a) Disconnect the A/C amplifier connector. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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D47-20 (MGC) - Body ground |
Ignition switch off |
Below 1 V |
D47-20 (MGC) - Body ground |
Ignition switch ON |
11 to 14 V |
*1 |
Front view of wire harness connector (to A/C Amplifier) |
NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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5. |
INSPECT A/C AMPLIFIER |
(a) Reconnect the A/C amplifier connector. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
---|---|---|
D47-20 (MGC) - Body ground |
Ignition switch ON A/C switch: off |
11 to 14 V |
D47-20 (MGC) - Body ground |
Ignition switch ON A/C switch: on |
Below 1 V |
*1 |
Component with harness connected (A/C Amplifier) |
NG | ![]() |
REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER |
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6. |
INSPECT A/C COMPRESSOR |
(a) Disconnect the A/C compressor connector. |
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(b) Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector. |
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(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
---|---|---|
B9-3 (MG+) - d3-1 |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
B9-3 (MG+) - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
*1 |
Component without harness connected (A/C Compressor) |
*2 |
Component without harness connected (Magnetic Clutch) |
NG | ![]() |
REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR |
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7. |
INSPECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH |
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance:
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(b) When connector terminal d3-1 is connected to a positive (+) battery terminal, check that the following occurs: 1) the magnetic clutch operating sound can be heard, and 2) the magnetic clutch hub and rotor lock.
Text in Illustration
*1 |
Component without harness connected (Magnetic Clutch) |
NG | ![]() |
REPLACE MAGNETIC CLUTCH |
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8. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK AND JUNCTION BLOCK - BATTERY) |
(a) Remove the MGC relay from the engine room relay block and junction block. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
---|---|---|
Relay block MGC relay terminal 5 - Body ground |
Ignition switch ON |
11 to 14 V |
*1 |
Component without relay installed (Engine Room Relay Block and Junction Block) |
NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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9. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK AND JUNCTION BLOCK - A/C COMPRESSOR) |
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance:
Result:
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A | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
B | ![]() |
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
C | ![]() |
REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER |
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Text in Illustration
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