WARNING
Compressed air mixed with the R-134a forms a
combustible vapor.
The vapor can burn or explode causing serious
injury.
Never use compressed air to pressure test
R-134a service equipment
The air conditioning system removes heat from the passenger compartment by
transferring heat from the ambient air
to the evaporator. The evaporator cools the air with the refrigerant that is
circula
DTC indicator 1: An Open in the Air Mix
Control Motor Circuit
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the A/C, then set the temperature control
dial to Max Hot.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then ON (
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 21).
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Set the No.1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The
punch mark on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark on the exhaust
camshaft sproc
Shift Solenoid Valve Test
1. Connect the HDS to the DLC (A).
2. Choose Shift Solenoid A, B, C, D, and E in the
Miscellaneous Test Menu on the HDS.
NOTE: If the HDS does not communicate with the
PCM, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
3. Check that shift solenoid valves A, B, C, D, and E
operate with t