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
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 e36 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)
Blower motor circuit
Description
When the heater control (blower switch) is set to position 1 or higher, the
contact of the htr relay is
closed, current flows to the blower motor, and the blower motor operates. The
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Ig power source circuit
Description
This is the main power source supplied to the air conditioning amplifier when
the ignition switch is on.
This power source is used for operating components, such as the air condition ...
Other materials:
Inspection
Inspect automatic transaxle oil panel
sub-assembly
Remove the magnets and use them to collect any
steel chips. Examine the chips and particles in the
pan and on the magnet to determine what type of
wear has occurred in the transaxle.
Steel (magnetic): bearing gear and plate ...
Front wiper rubber
Components
Removal
Remove front wiper blade
Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
Remove the wiper blade as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
Do not fold the wiper arm with the wiper blade
removed. The arm tip may damage the
windshield surface.
Rem ...
Before refueling the vehicle
Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“lock” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or off (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Confirm the type of fuel.
Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (octane rating 87 [research octane number 91] or
higher)
Cauti ...
