Inspection Procedure 7
The A/C Indicator FlashesSTEP 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 5.
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 Ohms 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 5.
STEP 3. Check the harness wire between the compressor connector B-18 (terminals 1, 3 and 4) and automatic compressor controller connector C-13 (terminals 21, 23 and 24).
NOTE: Also check intermediate connector B-13 and C-28. If intermediate connectors B-13 and C-28 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in Harness Connector Inspection.
Q: Is the harness wire between the compressor connector B-18 (terminals 1, 3 and 4) and automatic compressor controller connector C-13 (terminals 21, 23 and 24) in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 4.
NO: Repair. Then go to Step 5.
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 How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction.)