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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Check voltage between terminals TAM and SG of A/C control assembly connector. 
    Fig 1: Checking A/C Control Assembly Connector Voltage
    G01051334Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    PREPARATION: 

    1. Remove A/C control assembly with connectors still connected see AIR CONDITIONING .
    2. Turn ignition switch to ON.
    1. CHECK: 
    2. Check voltage between terminals TAM and SG of A/C control assembly connector at each temperature.
    1. OK: 
      1. Voltage 
      2. at 25°C (77°F): 1.35-1.75 V 
      3. at 40°C (104°F) : 0.85 - 1.25 V 

    HINT:

    As the temperature increases, the voltage decreases.

    1. NG: Go to step 2 
    1. OK: Proceed to the next circuit inspection shown on problem symptoms table see  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  . However, if DTC 12 is displayed, check and replace A/C control assembly. 
  2. Check ambient temperature sensor. 
      Fig 2: Checking Ambient Temperature Sensor Resistance
      G01051335Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. PREPARATION: 
    2. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor connector.
    3. CHECK: 
    4. Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of ambient temperature sensor connector at each temperature.
    1. OK: 
      1. Resistance 
      2. at 25°C (77°F): 1.6-1.8 k/ohms 
      3. at 40°C (104°F): 0.5-0.7 ohms 

    HINT:

    As the temperature increase, the resistance decrease.

    1. NG: Replace ambient temperature sensor. 
    2. OK: Go to next step 
  3. Check harness and connector between A/C control assembly and ambient temperature sensor see  INTRODUCTION  . 
    1. NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 
    2. OK: Check and replace A/C control assembly.