Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Compressor circuit
Description
When the a/c switch is turned on, the magnetic clutch on signal is sent from
the air conditioning
amplifier. Then the mg clt relay turns on to operate the magnetic clutch.
Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure
- Perform active test by intelligent tester (a/c mag clutch)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and turn the intelligent tester
main switch on.
- Select the item below in the active test and then
check that the compressor magnetic relay operates.


- Inspect fuse (ecu-ig1)
- Remove the ecu-ig1 fuse from the instrument panel
junction block.
- Measure the resistance of the fuse.
Standard resistance:
below 1 

- Inspect magnetic clutch relay (marking: mg clt)

- Remove the magnetic clutch relay from the engine room
no. 1 Relay block.
- Measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance


- Check wire harness (air conditioning amplifier - battery)

- Disconnect the e37 amplifier connector.
- Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.
Standard voltage


- Check air conditioning amplifier (mgc voltage)

- Remove the air conditioning amplifier with its connectors
still connected.
- Measure the voltage of the connector.
Standard voltage


- Check magnetic clutch

- Disconnect the b47 magnetic clutch connector.
- Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 3 of
the magnetic clutch and the negative (-) lead to the body
ground.
Ok:
magnetic clutch is engaged.

Repair or replace wire harness (magnetic clutch - ecu-ig1)
Description
The blower motor is operated by signals from the air conditioning amplifier.
Blower motor speed signals
are transmitted in accordance with changes in the duty ratio.
Wiring diagra ...
Description
This is the main power source supplied to the air conditioning amplifier when
the ignition switch is on
(ig). This power source is used for operating components, such as the air
cond ...
Other materials:
Removal (2006/01- )
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Remove front door scuff plate lh
Using a screwdriver, detach the 10 cla ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and ...
Checking the battery
Check the battery as follows.
â– Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections,
cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
â– Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable
and exp ...