Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Compressor lock sensor circuit
Description
This sensor sends 1 pulse per engine revolution to the air conditioning amplifier. If the ratio of the compressor speed divided by the engine speed is smaller than a predetermined value, the air conditioning amplifier turns the compressor off, and the indicator blinks at approximately 1 second intervals.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Check air conditioning amplifier (lock signal)
- Remove the air conditioning amplifier with its connectors still connected.
- Check the waveform of the amplifier connector.
Ok:
waveform is as shown in the illustration.
- Inspect compressor lock sensor
- Disconnect the b47 compressor lock sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance 
- Check wire harness (compressor lock sensor - air conditioning amplifier)
- Disconnect the b47 compressor lock sensor connector.
- Disconnect the e36 amplifier connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
Replace air conditioning amplifier
Evaporator temperature sensor circuit
Description
The no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) is installed on
the evaporator in the air
conditioning unit to detect the temperature of the cooled air that has passed ...
Pressure sensor circuit
Description
This dtc is output when the refrigerant pressure is either extremely low
(0.19 Mpa [2.0 Kgf/cm2, 28 psi]
or less) or extremely high (3.14 Mpa [32.0 Kgf/cm2, 455 psi] or more). The ...
Other materials:
Brake
General maintenance
Inspect brake lines and hoses
Hint:
Work in a well-lighted area. Turn the front wheels fully to
the right or left before beginning the inspection.
Using a mirror, check the entire circumference and
length of the brake lines and hoses for:
Damage
Wear
...
Fog light switch
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving
conditions,
such as in rain and fog.
(U.S.A.) Or (canada)
turns the fog lights off
Turns the fog lights on
Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam. ...
Check mode procedure
Check mode (signal check)
Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
Turn the ignition switch on.
Select the "signal check", and continue
checking with the intelligent tester.
Notice:
Select the "signal check" from the "dtc
check&quo ...
