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MAGNET CLUTCH

Component Function Check

Inspection FLOW

  1. CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATION CHECK - MAGNET CLUTCH
  1. Press ignition switch ON.

  

  1. Press vent switch ( ).
  2. Press A/C switch.
  3. Confirm that the A/C compressor clutch engages (sound or visual Inspection). (Discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehicle and set temperatures). Can a symptom be duplicated?

YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> GO TO 2

  1. PERFORM COMPLETE OPERATIONAL CHECK Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to See: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Inspection And Adjustment\Description And Conditions\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> Refer to See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures\Automatic Air Conditioner System\Symptom Matrix Chart.
NO >> System OK.

  1. CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS Check for any service bulletins.

>> GO TO 4

  1. CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH MECHANISM Check for magnet clutch operation.

Does the magnet clutch engage?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> Check magnet clutch circuit. Refer to See: Diagnosis Procedure\Automatic Air Conditioner.

  1. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the mode door motor. Refer to See: Mode Door\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK IN-VEHICLE SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the in-vehicle sensor circuit. Refer to See: In-Vehicle Sensor\Diagnosis Procedure.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK SUNLOAD SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the sunload sensor circuit. Refer to See: Sunload Sensor\Diagnosis Procedure.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK INTAKE SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the intake sensor circuit. Refer to See: Intake Sensor\Diagnosis Procedure.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR PBR CIRCUITS Perform diagnostic procedure for the air mix door motor circuit. Refer to See: Air Mix Door\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. RECHECK FOR SYMPTOMS Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to See: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Inspection And Adjustment\Description And Conditions\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Repair as necessary.
NO >> Replace front air control. Refer to See: Control Module HVAC\Service and Repair.