Heater & air conditioner
On–vehicle inspection
In this manual: Heater & air conditioner
9steps
~54min
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1. Inspect pressure switch no.1.



- Magnetic clutch control: inspect pressure switch operation.
- Set on the manifold gauge set.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 4 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 1.
- Check continuity between terminals when refrigerant pressure is changed, as shown in the illustration.
If operation is not as specified, replace the pressure switch.

- Cooling fan control: inspect pressure switch operation.
- Connect the positive (+) lead from the ohmmeter to terminal 2 and the negative (–) lead to terminal 3.
- Check continuity between terminals when refrigerant pressure is changed, as shown in the illustration.
If operation is not as specified, replace the pressure switch.
2. Cooler compressor assy w/magnetic clutch- connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal and the negative (–) lead to the body ground.
- check that the magnetic clutch energized.
If operation is not as specified, replace the magnet clutch assy.
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