The air conditioning amplifier assembly sends operation signals to the PTC heater relays when quick heater assembly operation conditions are met. Based on the signals from the air conditioning amplifier assembly, the PTC heater relays turn on, and power is supplied to the quick heater assembly installed in the air conditioning radiator assembly.
| Control ECU | Condition |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly | Start the engine |
| ECO driver mode: Off | |
| Blower switch: On | |
| Temperature settings: MAX HOT | |
| Light control switch: Off | |
·
Engine coolant temperature 65°C (149°F), or lower (3 PTC heater relays operating) ·
Engine coolant temperature 70°C (158°F), or lower (2 PTC heater relays operating) ·
Engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F), or lower (A PTC heater relay operating) |
|
·
Ambient temperature -10°C (14°F) or lower (3 PTC heater relays operating) ·
Ambient temperature 0°C (32°F) or lower (2 PTC heater relays operating) ·
Ambient temperature 10°C (50°F) or lower (a PTC heater relay operating) |
| Malfunction Status | Factor |
|---|---|
| Engine coolant does not warm up quickly when engine is cold (PTC heater does not operate). | PTC heater circuit malfunction |
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector
(to Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly) |
Disconnect the air conditioning amplifier assembly connectors.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| N40-23 (PTC1) - Body ground | Ignition switch off → ON | Below 1 V → 11 to 14 V |
| N41-16 (PTC2) - Body ground | Ignition switch off → ON | Below 1 V → 11 to 14 V |
| N41-17 (PTC3) - Body ground | Ignition switch off → ON | Below 1 V → 11 to 14 V |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Control Range | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heater Active Level | Quick heater assembly | Min.: 0, Max.: 3 | Perform this test when the following conditions are met:
·
Engine running ·
Air conditioning system is operated |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Heater Active Level |
| *a | Component with harness connected
(Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| N40-23 (PTC1) - Body ground | ·
Perform Active Test and select "OFF" → "ON" item ·
Heater level is 1 |
11 to 14 V → Below 1 V |
| N41-16 (PTC2) - Body ground | ·
Perform Active Test and select "OFF" → "ON" item ·
Heater level is 2 |
11 to 14 V → Below 1 V |
| N41-17 (PTC3) - Body ground | ·
Perform Active Test and select "OFF" → "ON" item ·
Heater level is 3 |
11 to 14 V → Below 1 V |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Control Range | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heater Active Level | Quick heater assembly | Min.: 0, Max.: 3 | Perform this test when the following conditions are met:
·
Engine running ·
Air conditioning system is operated |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Heater Active Level |
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector
(to Quick Heater Assembly) |
Disconnect the quick heater assembly connectors.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| s1-3 - Body ground | ·
Perform Active Test and select "OFF" → "ON" item ·
Heater level is 1 |
Below 1 V → 11 to 14 V |
| s1-1 - Body ground | ·
Perform Active Test and select "OFF" → "ON" item ·
Heater level is 2 |
Below 1 V → 11 to 14 V |
| s2-2 - Body ground | ·
Perform Active Test and select "OFF" → "ON" item ·
Heater level is 3 |
Below 1 V → 11 to 14 V |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector
(to Quick Heater Assembly) |
Disconnect the quick heater assembly connectors.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| s1-2 - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| s2-1- Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Remove the PTC heater relays (PTC HTR NO.1, PTC HTR NO.2 and PTC HTR NO.3) from the No. 2 engine room relay block assembly.
Inspect the PTC heater relays (PTC HTR NO.1, PTC HTR NO.2 and PTC HTR NO.3).
| Proceed to |
|---|
| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG