AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Automatic Air Conditioning System), Diagnostic DTC:12

DESCRIPTION

The thermistor assembly connected to the accessory meter detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This information is used for controlling the interior temperature. The accessory meter assembly detects the resistance of the thermistor assembly and sends this information to the air conditioning amplifier assembly.

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. Check the difference between the ambient temperature value displayed on the accessory meter assembly and the actual ambient temperature.

      OK
      The ambient temperature displayed on the accessory meter assembly and the actual ambient temperature are almost the same.

      Tech Tips

      The temperature displayed on the accessory meter assembly and the actual temperature detected by the thermistor assembly may differ when the ambient temperature changes significantly (for example, when the vehicle is entering/exiting tunnels, or the vehicle speed or wind direction changes).

   
   

   NG

   INSPECT THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY Click here

   OK

2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACCESSORY METER - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER)

   
   

   1. Disconnect the A43 accessory meter assembly connector.

   2. Disconnect the A38 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A43-9 (DATA) - A38-18 (TAMO) Always Below 1 Ω A43-9 (DATA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Result	Proceed to
      OK (When troubleshooting according to problem symptoms table.)	A
      OK (When troubleshooting according to DTC.)	B
      NG	C

   
   

   B

   REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here

   C

   REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

   A

   PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here

3. INSPECT THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      Text in Illustration

      *a	Resistance (kΩ)
      *b	Temperature

      Remove the thermistor assembly.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 10°C (50°F) 3.00 to 3.73 kΩ 15°C (59°F) 2.45 to 2.88 kΩ 20°C (68°F) 1.95 to 2.30 kΩ 25°C (77°F) 1.60 to 1.80 kΩ 30°C (86°F) 1.28 to 1.47 kΩ 35°C (95°F) 1.00 to 1.22 kΩ 40°C (104°F) 0.80 to 1.00 kΩ 45°C (113°F) 0.65 to 0.85 kΩ 50°C (122°F) 0.50 to 0.70 kΩ 55°C (131°F) 0.44 to 0.60 kΩ 60°C (140°F) 0.36 to 0.50 kΩ

      Note

      
      

      • Even slightly touching the thermistor assembly may change the resistance value. Be sure to hold the connector of the thermistor assembly.

      • When measuring the resistance, the thermistor assembly temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

      Tech Tips

      As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (Refer to the graph).

   
   

   NG

   REPLACE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

   OK

4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THERMISTOR - ACCESSORY METER)

   
   

   1. Disconnect the A1 thermistor assembly connector.

   2. Disconnect the A43 accessory meter assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A43-3 (TH+) - A1-2 Always Below 1 Ω A43-2 (SG) - A1-1 A43-3 (TH+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher A43-2 (SG) - Body ground

   
   

   NG

   REPLACE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

   OK

   REPLACE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY Click here