Air conditioning
Compressor lock sensor circuit
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Description
This sensor sends 1 pulse per engine revolution to the air conditioning amplifier. If the ratio of the compressor speed divided by the engine speed is smaller than a predetermined value, the air conditioning amplifier turns the compressor off, and the indicator blinks at approximately 1 second intervals.

Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure
- Check air conditioning amplifier (lock signal)
- Remove the air conditioning amplifier with its connectors still connected.
- Check the waveform of the amplifier connector.

Ok: waveform is as shown in the illustration.


- Inspect compressor lock sensor

- Disconnect the b47 compressor lock sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.

- Check wire harness (compressor lock sensor - air conditioning amplifier)

- Disconnect the b47 compressor lock sensor connector.
- Disconnect the e36 amplifier connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

Replace air conditioning amplifier
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