Inspection Procedure

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CHECK FUSE (HTR)
1. Remove the HTR fuse from the driver side J/B.
2. Check that the continuity exists of HTR fuse.
NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step.
INSPECT HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RELAY ASSY
1. Check that the continuity exists between each pair of terminals of heater blower motor relay assy, as shown in the chart.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Continuity Exists Between Each Pair Of Terminals Of Heater Blower Motor Relay Assy
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  Standard
  
  Fig 2: Continuity Results Chart
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2. Apply battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2.
3. Check continuity each pair of terminals, as shown the chart.
  Standard
  
  Fig 3: Continuity Results Chart
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NG: REPLACE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RELAY ASSY

OK: Go to next step.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR(BETWEEN HEATER CONTROL HOUSING SUB-ASSY AND BATTERY)
1. Remove the A/C amplifier with connector.
2. Measure voltage between terminal HR of A/C amplifier and body ground when ignition switch is ON and OFF.
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal HR Of A/C Amplifier And Body Ground
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  Standard
  
  Fig 5: Voltage Results Chart
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK: Go to next step.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BETWEEN BLOWER W/FAN MOTOR, BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL AND BATTERY)
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN ON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (SEE PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )