Purpose
The refrigerant pressure sensor detects the refrigerant pressure in the refrigerant cycle.
Function
The refrigerant pressure sensor converts the detected refrigerant pressure to an electric signal and sends it to the PCM.
Construction
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed on the cooler pipe.
A capacitance type refrigerant pressure sensor, which converts refrigerant pressure into a linear electric signal, has been adopted.
Consists of a pressure detecting part and signal processing part.
The pressure detecting part is a variable capacity condenser, which changes capacitance according to the pressure.
The signal processing part detects the capacitance of pressure detecting part, converts it to voltage, then outputs it to the climate control unit.
Operation
Capacitance type
There is a clearance between the movable ceramic diaphragm and the ceramic base, and each side has an electrode.
When pressure is applied from the ceramic diaphragm side, the ceramic diaphragm deforms, and the clearance between the electrodes changes. As a result, capacitance is changed and pressure is detected.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Power Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (Power Mos Fet) Removal/Installation
[Full Auto Air Conditioner]
NOTE:
When removing the power MOS FET, perform the procedure in the posture shown
in the figure.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the dashboard under cover..
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Rotate the power MOS FET (2) while pressing the tab (1). ...
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
Purpose/Function
The fuel tank pressure sensor detects the fuel tank pressure.
Fuel tank pressure sensor is only used for OBD.
Construction
The fuel tank pressure sensor is equipped to the charcoal canister.
A piezoelectric-type sensor has been adopted.
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Instrument Cluster Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
If the instrument cluster is hit forcefully during disassembly such as by
being dropped, it could get damaged and the system may not operate normally.
When disassembling the instrument cluster, perform the procedure on a workbench
on clean clothes being careful not to drop ...