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Diagnostic Procedure For Magnet Clutch

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SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage when A/C switch is ON.

Fig 1: Identifying Magnet Clutch Circuit Diagram
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  1. CHECK INTAKE AND AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUITS 

    Check intake and ambient sensors. Refer to "A/C SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: Malfunctioning intake sensor. Refer to "INTAKE SENSOR CIRCUIT ".

  2. PERFORM AUTO ACTIVE TEST 

    Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".

    Does magnet clutch operate?

    Yes or No 

    YES:

    • WITH CONSULT-II

      GO TO  5.

    • WITHOUT CONSULT-II

      GO TO  6.

    NO: Check 10A fuse (No. 42, located in IPDM E/R), and GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND COMPRESSOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and compressor (magnet clutch) connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E119 terminal 11 and compressor harness connector F3 terminal 1.

      11 - 1 : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector E119 Terminal 11 And Harness Connector F3 Terminal 1
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  4. CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH CIRCUIT 

    Check for operation sound when applying battery voltage direct current to terminal.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".

    NG: Replace magnet clutch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ".

    Fig 3: Checking Magnet Clutch Circuit
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  5. CHECK BCM INPUT (COMPRESSOR ON) SIGNAL 

    Check compressor ON/OFF signal. Refer to "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (BCM) ".

    A/C SW ON : COMP ON SIG ON 

    A/C SW OFF : COMP ON SIG OFF 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  8.

    NG: GO TO 6.

    Fig 4: Identifying CONSULT-II Display Data Monitor
    G04903406
  6. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN BCM AND FRONT AIR CONTROL 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 27 and front air control harness connector M49 terminal 10.

      27 - 10 Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 7.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M18 Terminal 27 And Front Air Control Connector M49 Terminal 10
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  7. CHECK VOLTAGE FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL (COMPRESSOR ON SIGNAL) 
    1. Reconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49 terminal 10 and ground.
      VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART

      Terminals Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Front air control connector Terminal No.
      M49 10 Ground A/C switch: ON 0V
      A/C switch: OFF 5V
      Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between Front Air Control Connector M49 Terminal 10 And Ground
      G04896259

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 8.

    NG-1: If the voltage is approx. 5V when A/C switch is ON, replace front air control. Refer to "FRONT AIR CONTROL ".

    NG-2: If the voltage is approx. 0V when A/C switch is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  8. CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR 

    WITH CONSULT-II

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage of refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (BCM) ".

    WITHOUT CONSULT-II

    1. Start engine.
    2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F54 terminal 70 and ground.
      VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART

      Terminals Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      ECM connector Terminal No.
      F54 70 Ground A/C switch: ON 0.36 - 3.88V
      Fig 7: Checking Voltage Between ECM Connector F54 Terminal 70 And Ground
      G04903409

    OK or NG

    OK:

    • WITH CONSULT-II

      GO TO 9.

    • WITHOUT CONSULT-II

      GO TO  10.

    NG: Refer to "REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ".

  9. CHECK BCM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL 

    Check FAN ON/OFF signal. Refer to "CONSULT-II FUNCTION (BCM) ".

    FRONT BLOWER CONTROL DIAL ON : FAN ON SIG ON 

    FRONT BLOWER CONTROL DIAL OFF : FAN ON SIG OFF 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  12.

    NG: GO TO 10.

    Fig 8: Identifying CONSULT-II Display Data Monitor
    G04903406
  10. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN BCM AND FRONT AIR CONTROL 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
    3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 28 and front air control harness connector M50 terminal 35.

      28 - 35 Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 11.

    NG: Repair harness or connector.

    Fig 9: Checking Continuity Between Harness Connector M18 Terminal 28 And Harness Connector M50 Terminal 35
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  11. CHECK VOLTAGE FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL (FAN ON SIGNAL) 
    1. Reconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M50 terminal 35 and ground.
      VOLTAGE CONDITION CHART

      Terminals Condition Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Front air control connector Terminal No.
      M50 35 Ground A/C switch: ON
      Blower motor operates
      0V
      A/C switch: OFF 5V
      Fig 10: Checking Voltage Between Front Air Control Harness Connector M50 Terminal 35 And Ground
      G04913459

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 12.

    NG-1: If the voltage is approx. 5V when blower motor is ON, replace front air control. Refer to "FRONT AIR CONTROL ".

    NG-2: If the voltage is approx. 0V when blower motor is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  12. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION 

    Check CAN communication. Refer to "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".

    • BCM - ECM
    • ECM - IPDM E/R
    • ECM - Front air control

    OK or NG 

    OK: Inspection End.

    NG: Repair or replace malfunctioning part(s).