AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Automatic Air Conditioning System) PTC Heater Circuit

DESCRIPTION

PTC heater relays are closed in accordance with signals from the air conditioning amplifier assembly and power is supplied to the quick heater assembly installed on the radiator heater unit.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A003CDPE04

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT PTC HEATER RELAY (PTC NO. 1, PTC NO. 2, PTC NO. 3)

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    1. Remove the PTC NO. 1, PTC NO. 2 and PTC NO. 3 relays from the engine room No. 2 relay block.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 Battery voltage is not applied to terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      Battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω

    NG
    OK
  2. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

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    Component with harness connected

    (Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)


    1. Remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly with its connectors still connected Click here.

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D47-3 (PTC1) - Body ground
      • Engine running (1250 rpm or more)

      • Temperature setting: MAX. HOT

      • Outside temperature: 10°C (50°F) or less

      • Engine coolant temperature: 75°C (167°F) or less

      • Headlight dimmer switch: off

      • Blower switch: off

      Below 1 V
      D47-22 (PTC2) - Body ground
      • Engine running (1250 rpm or more)

      • Temperature setting: MAX. HOT

      • Outside temperature: 10°C (50°F) or less

      • Engine coolant temperature: 70°C (158°F)

      • Headlight dimmer switch: off

      • Blower switch: off

      D47-4 (PTC3) - Body ground
      • Engine running (1250 rpm or more)

      • Temperature setting: MAX. HOT

      • Outside temperature: 10°C (50°F) or less

      • Engine coolant temperature: 65°C (149°F) or less

      • Headlight dimmer switch: off

      • Blower switch: off

      D47-3 (PTC1) - Body ground
      • Engine running (1250 rpm or more)

      • Temperature setting: MAX. HOT

      • Outside temperature: 10°C (50°F) or less

      • Engine coolant temperature: 75°C (167°F) or less

      • Headlight dimmer switch: off

      • Blower switch: on

      11 to 14 V
      D47-22 (PTC2) - Body ground
      • Engine running (1250 rpm or more)

      • Temperature setting: MAX. HOT

      • Outside temperature: 10°C (50°F) or less

      • Engine coolant temperature: 70°C (158°F)

      • Headlight dimmer switch: off

      • Blower switch: on

      D47-4 (PTC3) - Body ground
      • Engine running (1250 rpm or more)

      • Temperature setting: MAX. HOT

      • Outside temperature: 10°C (50°F) or less

      • Engine coolant temperature: 65°C (149°F) or less

      • Headlight dimmer switch: off

      • Blower switch: on


    NG
    OK
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (PTC HEATER RELAY - QUICK HEATER)

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    Component without relay installed

    (Engine Room No. 2 Relay Block)

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    Front view of wire harness connector

    (to Quick Heater Assembly)


    1. Remove the PTC heater relays from the engine room No. 2 relay block.

    2. Disconnect the A44 quick heater assembly connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      PTC NO. 1 relay terminal 5 - A44-1 (B) Always Below 1 Ω
      PTC NO. 2 relay terminal 5 - A44-2 (B)
      PTC NO. 3 relay terminal 5 - A44-3 (B)
      PTC NO. 1 relay terminal 5 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      PTC NO. 2 relay terminal 5 - Body ground
      PTC NO. 3 relay terminal 5 - Body ground

    NG
    OK
  4. INSPECT QUICK HEATER ASSEMBLY

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    Component without harness connected

    (Quick Heater Assembly)


    1. Disconnect the quick heater assembly connectors.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (B) - 1 (E) Always Below 1 kΩ
      2 (B) - 1 (E)
      2 (B) - 2 (E)
      3 (B) - 2 (E)

    NG
    OK
  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (QUICK HEATER - BODY GROUND)


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      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Quick Heater Assembly)

      Disconnect the A45 quick heater assembly connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A45-1 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      A45-2 (E) - Body ground

    NG
    OK
  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER - BODY GROUND)

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    Rear view of wire harness connector

    (to Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)


    1. Disconnect the D47 amplifier connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D47-3 (PTC1) - Body ground Always Below 200 Ω
      D47-22 (PTC2) - Body ground
      D47-4 (PTC3) - Body ground

    NG
    OK