lock LEXUS SC400 1991 Service User Guide

R±12 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RETROFIT ± AC001±98 April 3, 1998
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E. Replace Receiver
1. Remove original R±12 Receiverand discard.
2. Measure oil and pour 1/2 of specified amount of oil into the
ªOUTº side of new Receiver (see
table on page 1 for amount).
3. Black out the sight glass on block ± joint ± type Receiver with black
paint.
4. Lubricate and install the O±rings on the Receiver connections.
5. Install Receiver.
F. Using R134a Recovery equipment,
evacuate, charge, and leak test the
system (Use equipment
manufacturer 's recommended
procedure).
1. Evacuate for 45 minutes.
2. Vacuum check.
3. If vacuum check is OK, add remaining 1/2 compressor oil using
the recovery equipment.
Using recovery / recycling /
recharging equipment charge
the system with the remaining
½ of the specified amount of oil
from step E2.
4. Charge system with specified amount of R134a. (reference table
on page 1).
5. Perform a gas leak check.
G. Confirm cooling performance of Air Conditioning system.
H. Install retrofit labels:
1. Choose R134a ªUSE ONLYº label
for proper oil type ( ND±OIL 8).
2. Using a ball point pen, enter the proper retrofit refrigerant and oil
charges on the caution label.
3. Cross out unused type of compressor oil on caution label.
4. Affix labels in a prominent location such as radiator support, underside
of hood, or suspension tower area.
5. Remove any R±12 labels.Repair
Procedure
(continued)FF Type
Black out
Replace O±Rings
Retrofit Receiver
BAG type
Replace O±Ring
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wTighten the O±ring fittings or the bolted type fittings to
the specified torque.
Precautions When Charging Refrigerant
1. DO NOT OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITHOUT ENOUGH
REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERANT CYCLE
If there is not enough refrigerant in the refrigerant cycle, oil
lubrication will be insufficient and compressor burnout may
occur, so take care to avoid this.
2. DO NOT OPEN HIGH PRESSURE VALVE OF MANIFOLD GAUGE WITH COMPRESSOR OPERATING
If the high pressure valve is opened, refrigerant flows in the
reverse direction and could cause the charging cylinder to
rupture, so open and close the low pressure valve only.
3. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERCHARGE WITH REFRIGERANT IN SYSTEM
If refrigerant is overcharged, it causes trouble such as insuffi-
cient cooling, poor fuel economy, engine overheating etc.
Electrical Parts
Before removing and inspecting the electrical parts, set the
ignition switch to the LOCK position and disconnect the neg-
ative (±) terminal cable from the battery.
CAUTION: Work must not be started until after at least 20
seconds or longer from the time the negative (±) terminal
cable is disconnected.
SRS Airbag System
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct se-
quence could cause the airbag system to deploy, possibly
leading to a serious accident.
When removal or installation of the parts and the yellow wire
harness and connector for the airbag is necessary, refer to
the precautionary notices in the AB section before perform-
ing the operation.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
Warning for A/C compressor lock
If compressor lock occurs during air conditioner operation, the
( A/C ) switch indicator on the air conditioner control assembly
starts blinking to warn the driver.
When this occurs, check for compressor lock (code 22) using diag-
nostic code check then proceed to inspect the circuit or the com-
ponent.
Compressor lock sensor circuit page AC±54.
LIST OF OPERATION METHODS
By operating each of the air conditioner control switches as shown in the \
diagram below, it is possible to enter
the diagnosis check mode. AC±26
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INDICATOR
1. Turn the ignition switch on while pressing the ari conditioner control
switch and REC swich
simultaneously.
2. Check that all the indicators light up and go off at 1 second intervals 4 times in succession.
3. Check that the buzzer sounds when the indicators light up in 2.
HINT:
wAfter the indicator check is ended, the diagnostic code
check begins automatically.
w Press the OFF switch when desiring to cancel the check
mode.
DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHECK (SENSOR
CHECK)
1. Perform an indicator check. After the indicator check is completed, the system enters the diagnostic code check
mode automatically.
2. Read the code displayed on the panel. Refer to the list of
codes on page AC±28 when reading the codes. (Codes are
output at the temperature display.)
If the slower display ped is desired, press the FRS
switch and change it to stepped operation. Each time the
FRS
switch is pressed, the display changes by 1 step.
HINT:
w If the buzzer sounds when a code is being read, it means
the trouble indicated by that code continues to occur.
w If the buzzer does not sound when a code is being read,
it means the trouble indicated by that code occurred ear-
lier (such as poor connector contacts, etc.)
CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC CODES
1. Pull out the DOME fuse in Relay Block No. 2 for 10 sec. or
longer to clear the memory of diagnostic codes.
2. After reinserting the fuse, check that the normal code is output.
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Trouble AreaMemory*5See page
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 Room temp. Sensor
 Harness or connector between room temp. sensor and A/C control assembly\
 A/C control assemblyO
(8.5 min. or more)AC±44
 Ambient temp. sensor
 Harness or connector between ambient temp. sensor and A/C control assem\
bly
 A/C control assemblyO
(8.5 min. or more)AC±46
 Evaporator temp. sensor
 Harness or connector between evaporator temp. sensor and A/C control
assembly A/C control assemblyO
(8.5 min. or more)AC±48
 Water temp. sensor
 Harness or connector between water temp. sensor and A/C control assembl\
y
 A/C control assemblyO
(8.5 min. or more)AC±50
 Solar sensor
H b d A/C l bl
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AC 52 Solar sensor
 Harness or connector between sensor and A/C control assembly
 A/C control assemblyOAC±52
 A/C control assemblyO
(8.5 min. or more)
 Compressor drive belt Compressor lock sensor Compressor
 Harness and connector between A/C control assembly and compressor,
 compressor lock sensor
 A/C control assembly
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 Pressure switch
 Harness or connector between pressure switch and A/C control assembly
 Refrigerant pipe line
 A/C control assembly
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 Air mix damper position sensor A/C control assembly
 Harness or connector between air mix damper position sensor and
A/C control assemblyO
(1 min. or more)AC±58
 Air inlet damper position sensor A/C control assembly
 Harness or connector between air inlet damper position sensor and
A/C control assemblyO
(1 min. or more)AC±62
 Air outlet damper position sensor A/C control assembly
 Harness or connector between air outlet damper position sensor and
A/C control assemblyO
(1 min. or more)AC±66
 Air mix servomotor Air mix damper position sensor
 Harness and connector between A/C control assembly and air mix position\
sensor
 Harness and connector between A/C control assembly and air mix servomot\
or.O
(15 secs. or more)AC±58
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 Air inlet servomotor Air inlet damper position sensor
 Harness and connector between A/C control assembly and air inlet positi\
on sensor.
 Harness and connector between A/C control assembly and air inlet servom\
otor.O
(15 secs. or more)AC±62
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 Air outlet servomotor Air outlet damper position sensor
 Harness and connector between A/C control assembly and air outlet posit\
ion
sensor.
 Harness and connector between A/C control assembly and air outlet servo\
motor.
 A/C control assembly
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(15 secs. or more)AC±66
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Diag. Code 22Compressor Lock Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This sensor sends 4 pulses per engine revolution to the air conditioner cont\
rol assembly.
If the number ratio of the compressor speed, divided by the engine speed i\
s smaller that a predetermined
value, the air conditioner control assembly turns the compressor off. And, the indicator flashes at about
1 second intervals.
Code No.Diag. Code Detecting ConditionTrouble area
22
All conditions below are detected for 3 secs.
or more. (a) Engine rpm: 450 rpm or more
(b) Ratio between engine and compressor
rpm deviates 20% or more in comparison to
normal operation.
Compressor

Compressor drive belt.

Compressor lock sensor.

Harness and connector between compressor
and A/C control assembly.

A/C control assembly.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check compressor.
Check compressor lock sensor.
Check harness and connectors between air
conditioner control assembly and compres-
sor sensor (See page IN-27).
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on
matrix chart (See page AC-36). However,
when Diag. code 22 is displayed, check
and replace air conditioner control assem-
bly.
Adjust drive belt tension or repair
compressor.
Replace compressor lock sensor.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Check compressor
(1). Check compressor drive belt tension (See page AC-104).
(2). Check if the compressor does not lock during with engine started and blo\
wer switch and A/C switch ON.
Adjust drive belt tension or repair compressor.
Check compressor lock sensor.
Disconnect compressor lock sensor connector.
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of
compressor lock sensor connector.
Resistance:at 25°C (77°F) : 530 ±650

at 100°C (212°F) : 670 ±890

Replace compressor lock sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and connectors between air conditioner
control assembly and compressor lock sensor (See page IN-27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on
matrix chart (See page AC-36).However,
when Diag. code 22 is displayed, check and
replace air conditioner control assembly.
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Diag. Code 23Compressor Lock Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The pressure switch sends the appropriate signals to the air conditioner co\
ntrol assembly when the air
conditioner refrigerant pressure drops too low or rises too high. When the air cond\
itioner control assem-
bly receives these signals, it outputs signals via the Engine & ECT ECU to switch off the compressor
relay and turns the magnet clutch off.
Code No.Diag. Code Detecting ConditionTrouble area
23

Open in pressure sensor circuit.

Abnormal refrigerant pressure.
below 206 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi)
over 2,650 kPa (27 kgf/cm2, 385 psi)

Pressure switch.

Harness or connector between pressure switch
and ECU. Refrigerant pipe line.

ECU.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check voltage between terminals LP of air
conditioner control assembly and body
ground.
Check pressure switch.
Check harness and connector between air
conditioner control assembly and pressure
switch and body ground
(See page IN-27).
Check and replace air conditioner control
assembly.
Proceed to next circuit inspection
shown on matrix chart (See page
AC-36 ).
Replace pressure switch
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
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Igniter Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The air conditioner control assembly monitors the engine speed through sign\
als sent from the igniter.
The air conditioner control assembly uses these signals and compressor speed signals to detect the
compressor lock condition.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
WIRING DIAGRAM
Check operation of tachometer.
Check harness and connector between air
conditioner control assembly and igniter
(See page IN-27).
Proceed to combination meter
troubleshooting (See page
BE-125 ).
Proceed to next circuit inspection
shown on matrix chart (See page AC-36).
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
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CONDENSER
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT CONDENSER FINS FOR BLOCKAGE OR
DAMAGE
If the fins are clogged, wash them with water and dry with
compressed air.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the fins.
If the fins are bent, straighten them with a screwdriver or pli-
ers.
2. INSPECT CONDENSER AND FITTINGS FOR LEAKAGE Using a gas leak tester, check for leakage.
If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.
REMOVAL OF CONDENSER
1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEMSee page AC±16
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. REMOVE CONDENSER UPPER COVER AND RADIATOR FITTING BOLT
4. REMOVE UNDER COVER AND AIR FLOW COVER
5. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE AND SUCTION TUBE Remove two bolts and both tubes.
NOTICE: Cap open the fittings immediately to keep mois-
ture out of the system.
6. REMOVE CONDENSER Remove two nuts and lean the radiator backward, then re-
move the condenser.
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