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Inspection Procedure 7

The A/C Indicator Flashes

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the drive belt tension.

Refer to Lubrication and Maintenance Service - Drive Belts.

Q: Is the drive belt tension in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair. Then go to Step 4.




STEP 2. Check the revolution pick-up sensor.
Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 3. Check that the measured value is at the standard value.

Standard value: 405 ± 35 Ohm when the ambient temperature is 20 °C (68 °F)

Q: Is the measured value at the standard value?


YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Replace. Then go to Step 3.







STEP 3. Check the harness wire between the compressor connector B-18 and automatic compressor controller connector C-15.

Q: Is the harness wire between the compressor connector B-18 and automatic compressor controller connector C-15 in good condition?


YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Repair. Then go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Measure the automatic compressor controller terminal voltage.

Q: Is the automatic compressor controller terminal voltage in good condition?


YES: Go to Step 5.
NO: Replace. Then go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check symptoms.

Q: Does the A/C indicator flashes?


YES: Go to Step 1.
NO: This diagnosis is complete. (If no malfunctions are not found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to Introduction, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction)