MITSUBISHI 380 2005 Workshop Manual

AUTO A/C DIAGNOSIS
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION55-80
STEP 9. Measure the voltage at A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X.
The top and bottom of the A/C compressor connector are
difficult to identify. Prior to inspection, confirm the triangle
mark on the relay box.
(1) Disconnect A/C compressor connector B-18X and measure
the voltage at the relay box side.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 2 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Go to Step 10.
STEP 10. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 2) and
the ignition switch (IG2).

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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector A-13, junction block
connectors C-214 and C-215 for loose, corroded, or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If inter-
mediate connector A-13, junction block connector C-214 or
C-215 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as
described in GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 2) and the ignition
switch (IG2) in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.

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STEP 11. Measure the voltage at A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X.
The top and bottom of the A/C compressor connector are
difficult to identify. Prior to inspection, confirm the triangle
mark on the relay box.
(1) Disconnect A/C compressor connector B-18X and measure
the voltage at the wiring harness side.
(2) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 13.
NO : Go to Step 12.
STEP 12. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 1) and
the battery.

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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector A-13 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector. If intermediate connector A-13 is damaged, repair or
replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E, Harness
Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 1) and the battery in
good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and
A/C compressor assembly connector B-28 (terminal 1).
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and A/C compressor
connector B-28 (terminal 1) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.

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STEP 14. Check the wiring harness between powertrain
control module connector B-20 (terminal 6) and A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 3).
Q: Is the wiring harness between powertrain control
module connector B-20 (terminal 6) and A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 3) in
good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 15. Check A/C-ECU connector C-15 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is A/C-ECU connector C-15 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 16.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the air conditioning works normally.

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STEP 16. Measure the voltage at A/C-ECU connector C-15.
(1) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-15 and measure the
voltage at the relay box side.
(2) Disconnect powertrain control module connector B-20 and
ground harness side terminal No.6.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(4) Measure the voltage between A/C-ECU connector C-15
terminal No.10 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range?
YES : Go to Step 18.
NO : Go to Step 17.

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STEP 17. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and
A/C-ECU connector C-15 (terminal 10).
NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors A-13 and C-23 for
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed
back in the connector. If intermediate connector A-13 or C-23 is
damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in
GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and A/C-ECU
connector C-15 (terminal 10) in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.

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STEP 18. Check the air conditioning compressor clutch
operation.
Connect the compressor connector terminal to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and ground the battery’s negative (-) terminal
to the compressor unit. At that time, the air conditioning com-
pressor clutch should make a definite operating sound.
Q: Can the sound (click) of the air conditioning
compressor clutch operation be heard?
YES : Go to Step 19.
NO : Replace the compressor magnet clutch. Check that
the air conditioning works normally.
STEP 19. Check the air thermo sensor.
Measure the resistance between connector terminals 1 and 2
under at least two different temperatures. The resistance val-
ues should generally match those in the graph.
NOTE: The temperature at the check should not exceed the
range in the graph.
Q: Is the air thermo sensor in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 20.
NO : Replace the air thermo sensor. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 20. Check the ambient air temperature sensor.
Measure the resistance between the sensor terminals under at
least two temperatures. The resistance values should meet the
values shown.
NOTE: The temperature should be within the shown range.
Q: Is the ambient air temperature sensor in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 22.
NO : Replace the ambient air temperature sensor. Check
that the air conditioning works normally.

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STEP 21. Check the A/C pressure sensor operation.
(1) Assemble a gauge manifold on the high pressure service
valve.
(2) Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor connector and connect
special tool test harness MB991658 as shown in the
illustration.
(3) Turn ON the engine and then turn ON the air conditioner
switch.
(4) At this time, check to see that the voltage of A/C pressure
sensor terminal No. 2 reflects the specifications of the
figure.
NOTE: The allowance shall be defined as
5%.
Q: Is the A/C pressure sensor operating properly?
YES : Go to Step 22.
NO : Replace the A/C pressure sensor. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 22. Check the refrigerant level.
Use the refrigerant recovery station to remove all of the refrig-
erant, and then calculate the amount of the refrigerant and
charge it.
Q: Is the refrigerant level correct?
YES : Go to Step 23.
NO : Correct the refrigerant level (Refer to On-vehicle
Service P.55-144). Check that the air conditioning
works normally.
STEP 23. Replace the A/C-ECU.
Q: Does the A/C operate normally?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Replace the powertrain control module. Check that
the air conditioning works normally.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Front Blower Fan and Motor do not Turn.
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CIRCUIT OPERATION
If the blower motor does not operate, the blower
relay system is suspected.
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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the front blower relay
Malfunction of the power transistor
Malfunction of the front blower motor
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Damaged harness wires or connectors
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90