Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 through the evaporator and to control the air conditioner. It sends signals to the air conditioning amplifier. The signals change in accordance with the resistance of the no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor). As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases. The air conditioning amplifier applies a voltage (5 v) to the no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) and reads voltage changes as changes in the resistance of the no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor). This sensor is used for frost prevention.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Read value of intelligent tester (evap fin temp)
- 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 data list, and read the value displayed on the intelligent tester.
Ok: the display is as specified in the normal condition column.
- Inspect no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor)
- Remove the no. 1 Cooler thermistor.
- Measure the resistance of the thermistor.
Standard resistance 
Notice:
- Touching the thermistor even slightly may change the resistance value. Be sure to hold the connector of the thermistor.
- When measuring, the thermistor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.
Hint:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).
Replace air conditioning harness assembly
Ambient temperature sensor circuit
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is installed in the front part of the
condenser to detect the ambient
temperature and control the air conditioner. The sensor is connected to the
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Solar sensor circuit (passenger side)
Description
The solar sensor, which is installed on the upper side of the instrument
panel, detects sunlight and
controls the air conditioning auto mode. The output voltage from the solar
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Other materials:
Fuel information
You must only use unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle.
Select octane rating 87
(Research Octane Number
91) or higher. Use of
unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking.
Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you
use should meet ...
Parts location
System diagram
Hint:
The abs and traction actuator (skid control ecu)
detects and stores steering sensor and yaw rate
sensor dtcs and performs dtc communication by
receiving information from the steering sensor and
yaw rate sensor.
The ecm uses the can communication sy ...
On-vehicle inspection
Connect intelligent tester
Connect the intelligent tester to the dlc3.
Start the engine and idle it.
Select the active test mode on the intelligent tester.
Hint:
Please refer to the intelligent tester operator's
manual for further details.
Check actuator motor operation
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