hvac SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Manual PDF

AC(diag)-21
Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK FUSE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the fuse No. 22 from fuse & relay
box.
3) Check the condition of fuse.
Is the fuse blown out? Replace the fuse. Go to step 2.
2CHECK SIGNAL TO A/C RELAY AND A/C
CONTROL MODULE.
1) Disconnect the A/C relay and auto A/C con-
trol module harness connector.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Measure the voltage between A/C relay
connector terminal and chassis ground.
4) Measure the voltage between auto A/C
control module harness connector terminal
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F27) No. 31 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B282) No. 10 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 5.Go to step 3.
3CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR PRESSURE
SWITCH
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the pressure switch harness
connector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between pressure
switch harness connector terminal and chassis
ground.
Connector & terminal
(B10) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 4.Check for open or
short circuit in the
harness between
fuse and pressure
switch.
4CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN PRESSURE
SWITCH AND A/C RELAY, AUTO A/C CON-
TROL MODULE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Measure the resistance of harness
between pressure switch connector and A/C
relay connector.
3) Measure the resistance of harness
between pressure switch connector and auto
A/C control module connector.
Connector & terminal
(B10) No. 1 — (F27) No. 31:
(B10) No. 1 — (B282) No. 10:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Check the pres-
sure switch. to AC-41,
INSPECTION,
Pressure Switch
(Triple Pressure
Switch).>
Repair the har-
ness.
5CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR A/C RELAY.
Measure the voltage between A/C relay con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F27) No. 28 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 6.Check open or
short circuit of har-
ness between fuse
and A/C relay.
6CHECK A/C RELAY.
Check the A/C relay. TION, Relay and Fuse.>
Is there a malfunction in the A/
C relay?
Replace the A/C
relay.
Go to step 7.

AC(diag)-22
Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
7CHECK A/C ON SIGNAL.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Connect the A/C relay and all disconnected
connectors.
3) Start the engine and turn the AUTO switch
to ON.
4) Turn the temperature control dial at maxi-
mum cool position.
5) Measure the voltage between auto A/C
control module harness connector terminal
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 6 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 9.Go to step 8.
8CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AUTO A/C
CONTROL MODULE AND ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the harness connector of auto
A/C control module and ECM.
3) Measure the resistance of harness
between auto A/C control module connector
and ECM connector.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 6 — (B136) No. 24:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
Repair the har-
ness.
9CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH ON SIGNAL.
1) Stop the engine, and turn the AUTO switch
to OFF.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Measure the voltage between ECM con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 10.Check for open or
short circuit in the
harness between
A/C relay and
ECM.
10 CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH ON SIGNAL.
1) Start the engine and turn the AUTO switch
to ON.
2) Turn the temperature control dial at maxi-
mum cool position.
3) Measure the voltage between ECM con-
nector terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B136) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 0 V? Go to step 11.Replace the ECM.
FU(H6DO)-32,
REMOVAL,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>
11 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MAGNET
CLUTCH.
1) Stop the engine, and turn the AUTO switch
to OFF.
2) Disconnect the harness connector of mag-
net clutch.
3) Start the engine and turn the AUTO switch
to ON.
4) Turn the temperature control dial at maxi-
mum cool position.
5) Measure the voltage between magnet
clutch harness connector terminal and chassis
ground.
Connector & terminal
(F24) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 12.Check for open or
short circuit in the
harness between
A/C relay and
magnet clutch.
Step Check Yes No

AC(diag)-23
Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
12 CHECK THE MAGNET CLUTCH
1) Stop the engine, and turn the AUTO switch
to OFF.
2) Disconnect the harness connector of mag-
net clutch.
Connector & terminal
(F24) No. 2 — Chassis ground:
3) Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to
terminal No. 1 of the magnet clutch, and nega-
tive (–) terminal to the compressor body.
Is the magnetic clutch operat-
ing?
Magnetic clutch is
normal.
Replace the com-
pressor. AC-33, REMOVAL,
Compressor.>
Step Check Yes No

AC(diag)-24
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
7. Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
A: INTAKE DOOR ACTUATOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
FRESH/RECIRC mode is not changed.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-01338
B91
MAIN SBFSBF-6F/B NO.22
7
31
B283
B23B10
B:
B91
1234567
AUTO A/CCONTROL MODULE
INTAKE DOORACTUATOR
IGNITIONSWITCHBATTERY
B283B:
1234567891014151617181920212223111213242526

AC(diag)-25
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR INTAKE
DOOR ACTUATOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the intake door actuator con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between intake door
actuator connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B91) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 2.Check for open or
short circuit in the
harness between
intake door actua-
tor and fuse.
2CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AUTO A/C
CONTROL MODULE AND INTAKE DOOR
ACTUATOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the auto A/C control module
connector.
3) Measure the resistance between intake
door actuator connector and auto A/C control
module connector.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 10 — (B91) No. 1:
(B283) No. 23 — (B91) No. 3:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and intake
door actuator.
3CHECK OPERATION OF INTAKE DOOR AC-
TUATOR.
1) Connect the intake door actuator connec-
tor.
2) Ground the auto A/C control module con-
nector with a suitable wire.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and check
the operation of intake door actuator.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 10 — Chassis ground:
Does the actuator move to the
FRESH side?
Go to step 4.Replace the intake
door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>
4CHECK OPERATION OF INTAKE DOOR AC-
TUATOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Ground the auto A/C control module con-
nector with a suitable wire.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and check
the operation of intake door actuator.
Connector & terminal:
(B283) No. 23 — Chassis ground:
Does the actuator move to the
RECIRC side?
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
Replace the intake
door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>

AC(diag)-26
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
B: MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Air flow outlet is not changed.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-01339
B77
3412 891011 12 13 14 15 16567
B282A:
B283B282
B77
B20
176
A15B7
B:A:
53
A8A3
12345
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
AUTO A/CCONTROL MODULE
B283B:
1234567891014151617181920212223111213242526

AC(diag)-27
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MODE DOOR
ACTUATOR POSITION SENSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the mode door actuator con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
4) Measure the voltage between auto A/C
control module connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 8 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Is the voltage approx. 5 V? Go to step 2.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MODE DOOR
ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the air flow control switch to FACE posi-
tion.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 3.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
3CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MODE DOOR
ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the air flow control switch to DEF posi-
tion.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 20 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 4.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule.
4CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AUTO A/C
CONTROL MODULE AND MODE DOOR AC-
TUATOR.
1) Turn the A/C and ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the auto A/C control module
connector.
3) Measure the resistance between auto A/C
control module and mode door actuator con-
nector.
Connector & terminal
(B77) No. 1 — (B282) No. 15:
(B77) No. 3 — (B282) No. 8:
(B77) No. 5 — (B282) No. 3:
(B77) No. 6 — (B283) No. 20:
(B77) No. 7 — (B283) No. 7:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 5.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and mode door
actuator.
5CHECK MODE DOOR ACTUATOR POSI-
TION SWITCH SIGNAL.
1) Connect the connector of auto A/C control
module and mode door actuator.
2) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
3) Check the voltage between auto A/C con-
trol module connector terminals while chang-
ing the mode between DEF and FACE.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 3 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Does the voltage change
between 1 V (DEF) and 4 V
(FACE)?
Go to step 6.Replace the mode
door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>
6CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check poor contact of auto A/C control module
and connector.
Is there poor contact in con-
nector?
Repair the con-
nector.
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>

AC(diag)-28
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
C: AIR MIX DOOR ACTUATOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Outlet air temperature does not change.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-01340
B2353412 891011 12 13 14 15 16567
B282A:
B283B282
B23567
B:A:
51
1345726
AUTO A/CCONTROL MODULE
PA S S E N G E R ' S A I R M I XDOOR ACTUATOR
B3907653
DRIVER'S AIR MIXDOOR ACTUATOR
B390
A15B8A4B22A8B9A12B21
B283B:
1234567891014151617181920212223111213242526
13

AC(diag)-29
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AIR MIX
DOOR ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the air mix door actuator con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
4) Measure the voltage between auto A/C
control module connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 8 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Is the voltage approx. 5 V? Go to step 2.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AIR MIX
DOOR ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the temperature control dial to maxi-
mum COOL position.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B283) No. 22 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Passenger’s side
(B283) No. 21 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 3.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
3CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AIR MIX
DOOR ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the temperature control dial to maxi-
mum HOT position.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B283) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Passenger’s side
(B283) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 4.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
4CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AUTO A/C
CONTROL MODULE AND AIR MIX DOOR
ACTUATOR.
1) Turn the A/C and ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the auto A/C control module
connector.
3) Measure the resistance between auto A/C
control module and air mix door actuator con-
nector.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B390) No. 1 — (B282) No. 15:
(B390) No. 3 — (B282) No. 8:
(B390) No. 5 — (B282) No. 12:
(B390) No. 6 — (B283) No. 9:
(B390) No. 7 — (B283) No. 22:
Passenger’s side
(B235) No. 1 — (B282) No. 8:
(B235) No. 3 — (B282) No. 15:
(B235) No. 5 — (B282) No. 4:
(B235) No. 7 — (B283) No. 8:
(B235) No. 6 — (B283) No. 21:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 5.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and air mix
door actuator.

AC(diag)-30
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
5CHECK AIR MIX DOOR ACTUATOR POSI-
TION SWITCH SIGNAL.
1) Connect the connector of auto A/C control
module and air mix door actuator.
2) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
3) Check the voltage between auto A/C con-
trol module connector terminals while chang-
ing the setting temperature between maximum
COOL and maximum HOT.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B282) No. 12 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Passenger’s side
(B282) No. 4 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Does the voltage change
between 1 V (Max. HOT) and 4
V (Max. COOL)?
Go to step 6.Replace the air
mix door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>
6CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check poor contact of auto A/C control module
and connector.
Is there poor contact in con-
nector?
Repair the con-
nector.
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
Step Check Yes No