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Air Conditioning System (For Automatic A/c) (Diagnostics - Introduction): Overview Toyota Corolla X рестайлинг

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  1. EXPRESSIONS OF IGNITION SWITCH The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this article. Switch Type Ignition Switch (Position) Engine Switch (Condition) Expression Ignition switch off LOCK Off Ignition switch ON ON On (IG) Ignition switch ACC ACC On (ACC) Engine start START Start
  2. DO NOT HANDLE REFRIGERANT IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME
  3. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
  4. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET LIQUID REFRIGERANT IN YOUR EYES OR ON YOUR SKIN If liquid refrigerant gets in your eyes or on your skin: Wash the area with lots of cold water. WARNING: Do not rub your eyes or skin. Apply clean petroleum jelly to the skin. Go immediately to a hospital or see a physician for professional treatment.
  5. NEVER HEAT CONTAINER OR EXPOSE THE CONTAINER TO AN OPEN FLAME
  6. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP CONTAINER OR APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCKS TO IT
  7. DO NOT OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITHOUT ENOUGH REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERANT SYSTEM If there is not enough refrigerant in the A/C system, oil lubrication will be insufficient and the compressor may be damaged. Necessary care should be taken to avoid this.
  8. DO NOT OPEN HIGH PRESSURE MANIFOLD VALVE WHILE COMPRESSOR IS OPERATING Open and close only the low pressure valve. If the high pressure valve is opened, refrigerant flows in the reverse direction, causing the charging cylinder to rupture.
  9. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERCHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT If refrigerant is overcharged, it causes problems such as insufficient cooling, poor fuel economy, engine overheating, etc.
  10. DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE AND COMPRESSOR WITH NO REFRIGERANT WARNING: Doing so may damage the inside of the compressor because the compressor parts always move regardless of whether the A/C system is turned on or off.
  11. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) This vehicle is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) consisting of the driver, front passenger, side, and curtain shield airbags. Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices. Refer to «PRECAUTION»(ref-426088-S12884358002011101200000).
  12. GENERAL PRECAUTION While using the battery during inspection, do not bring the positive and negative tester probes too close to each other as a short circuit may occur.

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Scheme 23: SYSTEM DIAGRAM
TransmitterReceiverLineSignal
A/C AmplifierECMCANMagnetic Clutch Request Signal
Heater Idle Up Request Signal
A/C Idle Up Request Signal
Outside Temperature Data
External Variable Control Solenoid Current Signal
Prior A/C Control Request Signal
Refrigerant Gas Pressure Sensor Signal
Motor Cooling Fan Drive Request Signal
Acceleration Cut Inhibit Signal
A/C AmplifierDLC3CANDiagnostic Tool Response Signal
A/C AmplifierA/C Control AssemblyLINA/C Operating State Signal
Main Body ECUA/C AmplifierCANDestination Symbol (Steering Wheel)
Combination MeterA/C AmplifierCANVehicle Speed Signal
Outside Temperature Data
ECMA/C AmplifierCANEngine Coolant Temperature Signal
Engine RPM Data
A/C Control Cut-off Signal
A/C-E/G Cooperation Control Signal
A/C Control AssemblyA/C AmplifierLINA/C Operation Signal

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  1. GENERAL The air conditioning system has the following controls: Control Outline Neural Network Control This control is capable of effecting complex control by artificially simulating the information processing method of the nervous system of living organisms in order to establish a complex input or output relationship that is similar to a human brain. Outlet Air Temperature Control In compliance with the temperature set at the temperature control switch, the neural network control calculates the outlet temperature based on the input signals from various sensors. In addition, corrections in accordance with the signals from the evaporative temperature sensor and engine coolant temperature sensor are added to control the outlet air temperature. Blower Control Controls the blower motor in accordance with the airflow volume that has been calculated by the neural network control based on the input signals from various sensors. Air Outlet Control Automatically switches the outlets in accordance with the outlet mode ratio that has been calculated by the neural network control based on the input signals from various sensors. Air Inlet Control Automatically controls the air inlet control damper in accordance with the airflow volume that has been calculated by the neural network control. Variable Capacity Compressor Control Controls the compressor to turn ON or OFF and the discharge capacity based on the signals from various sensors. Ambient Temperature Indication Control Based on the signals from the ambient temperature sensor, this control calculates the ambient temperature, which is then corrected in the air conditioning amplifier, and shown in the multi-information display in the combination meter. Rear Window Defogger Control Switches the rear defogger and outside rear view mirror heaters on for 15 minutes when the rear defogger button is pressed. Switches them OFF if the button is pressed while they are operating. Self-diagnosis Checks the sensors in accordance with the operation of air conditioning switches, then temperature setting displays a DTC (Diagnosis Trouble Code) to indicate if there is a malfunction or not (sensor check function). Drives the actuators through a predetermined sequence in accordance with the operation of the air conditioning switches (actuator check function).
  2. NEURAL NETWORK CONTROL In previous automatic air conditioning systems, the A/C amplifier determined the required outlet air temperature and blower air volume in accordance with the calculation formula that has been obtained based on information received from the sensors. However, because the senses of a person are rather complex, a given temperature is sensed differently, depending on the environment in which the person is situated. For example, a given amount of solar radiation can feel comfortably warm in a cold climate, or extremely uncomfortable in a hot climate. Therefore, as a technique for effecting a higher level of control, a neural network has been adopted in the automatic air conditioning system. With this technique, the data that has been collected under varying environmental conditions is stored in the A/C amplifier. The A/C amplifier can then effect control to provide enhanced air conditioning comfort. The neural network control consists of neurons in the input layer, intermediate layer, and output layer. The input layer neurons process the input data of the outside temperature, the amount of sunlight, and the cabin temperature based on the outputs of the switches and sensors, and output them to the intermediate layer neurons. Based on this data, the intermediate layer neurons adjust the strength of the links among the neurons. The sum of these is then calculated by the output layer neurons in the form of the required outlet temperature, solar correction, target airflow volume, and outlet mode control volume. Accordingly, the A/C amplifier controls the servo motors and blower motor in accordance with the control volumes that have been calculated by the neural network control.
  3. MODE POSITION AND DAMPER OPERATION Mode position and damper operation FUNCTIONS OF MAIN DAMPERS: Control Damper Operation Position Damper Position Operation Air Inlet Control Damper FRESH A Brings in fresh air. RECIRC B Recirculates internal air. Air Mix Control Damper MAX COLD to MAX HOT Temperature Setting 16°C (61°F) to 30°C (86°F) C - D - E Varies the mixture ratio of the fresh air and the recirculation air in order to regulate the temperature continuously from HOT to COLD. Mode Control Damper DEF H, K Defrosts the windshield through the front defroster and side register. FOOT/DEF H, J Defrosts the windshield through the front defroster and side register, while air is also blown out from the front foot well register ducts. FOOT H, I Air blows out of the footwell register duct and side register. In addition, air blows out slightly from the front defroster. BI-LEVEL F, I Air blows out of the center register, side register, and front footwell register ducts. FACE F, K Air blows out of the center register and side register.
  4. AIR OUTLETS AND AIRFLOW VOLUME Air Outlets and Airflow Volume INDICATION (MODE) CTR SIDE FOOTWELL DEFROSTER A B C D FACE BI-LEVEL FOOT FOOT/DEF DEF The size of the circle o indicates the proportion of airflow volume.
  5. BLOWER MOTOR The blower motor has a built-in blower controller, and is controlled with duty control from the A/C amplifier.
  6. BUS CONNECTOR A BUS connector is used in the wire harness connection that connects the servo motor from the A/C amplifier. for TMC Made except TMC Made Each BUS connector has a built-in communication/driver IC which communicates with each servo motor connector, actuates the servo motor, and has a position detection function. This enables bus communication for the servo motor wire harness, for a more lightweight construction and a reduced number of wires.
  7. SERVO MOTOR In contrast to the previous type that detects the position using potentiometer voltage, the pulse pattern type servo motor detects the relative position using the 2-bit ON/OFF signals. The forward and reverse revolutions of this motor are detected by way of two phases, A and B, which output four types of patterns. The air conditioning amplifier counts the number of pulse patterns in order to determine the stopped position.
  8. COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY WITH PULLEY General The compressor assembly with pulley is a continuously variable capacity type in which its capacity varies in accordance with the cooling load of the air conditioning system. The compressor consists of the shaft, lug plate, piston, shoe, crank chamber, cylinder, and solenoid control valve. The solenoid control valve is provided to enable the suction pressure to be controlled as desired. A plastic DL (Damper Limiter) type A/C pulley is used. A rotary type valve is used to suction refrigerant gas into the cylinder. Operation The crank chamber is connected to the suction passage. A solenoid control valve is provided between the suction passage (low pressure) and the discharge passage (high pressure). The solenoid control valve operates under duty cycle control in accordance with the signals from the air conditioning amplifier. When the solenoid control valve closes (solenoid coil is energized), a difference in pressure is created and the pressure in the crank chamber decreases. Then, the pressure that is applied to the right side of the piston becomes greater than the pressure that is applied to the left side of the piston. This compresses the spring and tilts the lug plate. As a result, there is a large piston stroke and the discharge capacity increases. When the solenoid control valve opens (solenoid coil is not energized), the difference in pressure disappears. Then, the pressure that is applied to the left side of the piston becomes the same as the pressure that is applied to the right side of the piston. Thus, the spring elongates and eliminates the tilt of the lag plate. As a result, there is a small piston stroke and the discharge capacity decreases.
  9. ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR The room temperature sensor detects the cabin temperature based on changes in the resistance of its built-in thermistor and sends a signal to the A/C amplifier.
  10. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR The ambient temperature sensor detects the outside temperature based on changes in the resistance of its built-in thermistor and sends a signal to the A/C amplifier.
  11. EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The evaporator temperature sensor detects the temperature of the cool air immediately after the evaporator in the form of resistance changes, and outputs it to the A/C amplifier.
  12. SOLAR SENSOR The solar sensor detects the changes in the amount of sunlight and outputs it to the A/C amplifier in the form of voltage changes.
  13. A/C PRESSURE SENSOR The A/C pressure sensor detects the refrigerant pressure and outputs it to the A/C amplifier in the form of voltage changes.
  14. PTC HEATER (w/ PTC Heater Assembly) General The PTC heater is located above the heater core in the air conditioner unit. The PTC heater consists of a PTC element, aluminum fin, and brass plate. When current is applied to the PTC element, it generates heat to warm the air that passes through the unit. PTC Heater Operating Conditions The PTC heater is turned on and off by the air conditioning amplifier in accordance with the coolant temperature, ambient temperature, engine speed, air mix setting, and electrical load (generator power ratio). For example, the number of the operating PTC heaters varies by the coolant temperature as in the graph below.
  15. A/C FLOW SENSOR (for 2ZR-FE) The A/C flow sensor, which is mounted on the compressor assembly with pulley, is used to detect the amount of refrigerant flow. The A/C flow sensor converts the amount of refrigerant flow that is detected to a voltage value to send it to the A/C amplifier. The voltage value sent from the A/C flow sensor changes depending on the amount of refrigerant flow. As the amount of refrigerant flow becomes larger, the voltage becomes lower. As the amount of refrigerant flow becomes smaller, the voltage becomes higher. The A/C amplifier supplies 5 V to the A/C flow sensor and monitors change in the voltage value sent from the A/C flow sensor. The A/C amplifier then sends a signal to the ECM via CAN communication to allow the ECM to control the engine speed while the air conditioning is on.

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