Ac Heater System Automatic

A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - AUTOMATIC
1993 Mitsubishi Diamante
1993 AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT

Mitsubishi Motors - Automatic A/C-Heater System
Diamante
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A/C SPECIFICATIONS
A/C SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application Specification
Compressor Type
Sedan
R-12 ............................ Sanden FX105VS Scroll
R-134a .................................. Sanden MSC105
Wagon ...................... Nippondenso 10PA17C 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Deflection
DOHC Engine
New ........................... 9/64-5/32" (3.5-4.0 mm)
Used ......................... 5/32-13/64" (4.0-5.0 mm)
SOHC Engine
New .......................... 17/64-9/32" (6.5-7.0 mm)
Used ......................... 9/32-11/32" (7.0-8.5 mm)
System Oil Capacity
Sedan
R-12 ..................................... 5.4-6.0 ozs.
R-134a ............................... ( 1) 5.7-6.4 ozs.
Wagon (R-12) .................................. 5.4 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity
Sedan
R-12 ....................................... 34-38 ozs.
R-134a ..................................... 26-28 ozs.
Wagon .......................................... 28 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (2)
Sedan
High Side ................ 105-112 psi (7.4-7.9 kg/cm )
Low Side ................... 19-28 psi (1.3-2.0 kg/cm )
Wagon
High Side .............. 206-213 psi (14.5-15.0 kg/cm )
Low Side ................... 21-28 psi (1.5-2.0 kg/cm )
(1) - Use SUN PAG 58 refrigerant oil.

(2) - Specification
is with ambient temperature at about
80 F (26.7 C).
A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

1) Park vehicle out of direct sunlight. Connect manifold
gauge set. Start engine and allow it to idle at 1000 RPM. Set A/C
controls to recirculate air, panel (vent) mode, full cold, and A/C
button on.
2) Set blower/fan on high speed and close doors and windows.
Insert thermometer in center vent. Operate system for 20 minutes to
allow system to stabilize. Measure temperature. Temperature must be
37-42 F (3-6 C) at center vent, with high side and low side pressures
within specification. See A/C SPECIFICATIONS table at beginning of
article.
A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT

Sedan
Check voltage between ground and indicated A/C control unit
terminals. See Fig. 1. See A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN)
table.
A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN) TABLE

Terminal No. Test
(Component/Circuit) Condition Volts
3 (Back-Up Power) ........ At All Times .............. 12

35 (Ground) .............. At All Times ............... 0
36 (Power Source) ......... Ignition On .............. 12

Wagon
terminals. See Fig. 2. See A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON)
table.
A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) TABLE

Terminal No. Test
1 (Power Source) .......... Ignition On ............. 12

11 (Ground) ............... Ignition On .............. 0
POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT
Sedan
terminals. See Fig. 1. See POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN) table.
POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN) TABLE

Terminal No. Test
6 (Air Mix Damper) .... Max. Cool Position ..... 0.1-0.3

30 (Air Mix Damper) ... Max. Hot Position ...... 4.7-5.0
7 (Outlet Selector Damper) Face Position ........ 0.1-0.5
22 (Outlet Selector
Damper) .............. Defrost Position ...... 4.7-5.0
8 (Damper Ground) ........ At All Times .............. 0
10 (Power Source) ........ At All Times ........ 4.8-5.2

Fig. 1: Identifying A/C Control Unit Terminals (Sedan)
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Wagon
terminals. See Fig. 2. See POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) table.
POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) TABLE

Terminal No. Test
10 (Power Source) ......... Ignition On ........ 4.8-5.2

12 (Damper Ground) ........ Ignition On .............. 0
13 (Outlet Selector Damper) Face Position ....... 3.8-4.2
22 (Outlet Selector
Damper) .............. Defrost Position ...... 0.9-1.1
14 (Air Mix Damper) ... Max. Cool Position ..... 0.9-1.1
30 (Air Mix Damper) ... Max. Hot Position ...... 3.8-4.2
Fig. 2: Identifying A/C Control Unit Terminals (Wagon)

IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR &

AIR (FIN) THERMOSENSOR CIRCUIT
Sedan
terminals. See Fig. 1. See IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, OUTSIDE AIR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR & AIR (FIN) THERMOSENSOR CIRCUIT TEST table.
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR &

AIR (FIN) THERMOSENSOR CIRCUIT TEST TABLE

Terminal No. Test
5 (Outside Air Temp.

Sensor) .............. (1) 77 C (25 C) ....... 2.3-2.6
10 (Sensor Power Source) . At All Times
........ 4.8-5.2
16 (In-Car Temp. Sensor) (1) 77 C (25 C) ....... 2.5-2.7
17 (Air/Fin Thermosensor) (1,2) 77 C (25 C) ..... 2.5-2.7
(1) - Sensor resistance should be 4000 ohms.

(2) - Measured with A/C system off.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE & PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT

Sedan
terminals. See Fig. 1. See
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR & PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN) table.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR & PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN)

TABLE

Terminal No. Test
9 (Coolant Temp. Sensor) .. (1) Ignition Off .......... 1.2

17 (Coolant Temp. Sensor) .. (2) Ignition On ........... 0
19 (Photo Sensor -) ...... At All Times ................ 0
20 (Photo Sensor +) .. (3) In Lighted Area .. -0.1 To -0.2
23 (Photo Sensor +) .. (4) In Dark Area ................ 0

(1) - With coolant temperature less than 122 F (50
C).
(2) - With coolant temperature greater than 122 F (50 C).
(3) - Brightness at 100,000 lux or more.
(4) - Brightness less than zero lux.

Wagon
terminals. See Fig. 2. See PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) table.
PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) TABLE

Terminal No. Test
10 (Photo Sensor +) ....... Ignition On ........ 4.8-5.2

16 (Photo Sensor -) ... (1) In Lighted Area ... 0.06-2.0
(2) In Dark Area .......... 0.06
(1) - Brightness at 100,000 lux or more.

(2) - Brightness less than zero lux.

AIR MIX DAMPER, OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER & INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR
SELECTOR DAMPER DRIVE MOTOR CIRCUIT
Sedan
terminals. See Fig. 1. See INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR SELECTOR DAMPER, AIR MIX
DAMPER & OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER DRIVE MOTOR CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN)
table.
INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR SELECTOR DAMPER, AIR MIX DAMPER &

OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER DRIVE MOTOR CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN)

Terminal No. Test
23 (Outlet Selector
Motor -) ............ (1) Face Position .......... 0.5
24 (Outlet Selector
Motor -) ........... (2) Defrost Position
...... 10-12
25 (Air Mix Motor +) .... (3) 63 F (17 C) .......... 0.5
25 (Air Mix Motor +) ... (4) 90.5 F (32.5
C) ..... 10-12
31 (Air Mix Motor -) .... (3) 63 F (17
C) ........
10-12
31 (Air Mix Motor -) ..... (4) 90.5 F (32.5 C) ..... 0.5
32 (Out Selector
Motor +) ............. (1) Face Position ....... 10-12
32 (Out Selector
Motor +) ............ (2) Defrost Position ....... 0.5
(1) - Output turns off 40 seconds after damper moves to face

position.
(2) - Output turns off 40 seconds after damper moves to
defrost position.
(3) - With temperature set as specified, output turns off 40
seconds after damper moves to maximum cool position.
seconds after damper moves to maximum hot position.

Wagon
AIR MIX DAMPER & DAMPER DRIVE MOTOR CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) table.
AIR MIX DAMPER & DAMPER DRIVE MOTOR CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON)
TABLE

Terminal No. Test
25 (Air Mix Motor +) ..... (3) Max. Cool ......... 0-1.0

(Air Mix Motor +) ........ (4) Max. Hot .......... 10-12
26 (Outlet Selector
Motor -) ............. (1) Face Position ........ 10-12
24 (Outlet Selector
Motor -) ............ (2) Defrost Position ...... 1-1.0
31 (Air Mix Motor -) ..... (3) Max. Cool ......... 10-12
(Air Mix Motor -) ........ (4) Max. Hot .......... 0-1.0
32 (Out Selector
Motor +) ............. (1) Face Position ........ 10-12
32 (Out Selector
Motor +) ............ (2) Defrost Position ...... 0-1.0
(1) - Output turns off 40 seconds after damper moves to face
position.
(2) - Output turns off 40 seconds after damper moves to
defrost position.
seconds after damper moves to maximum cool position.
seconds after damper moves to maximum hot position.
AIR INLET SENSOR, AIR/FIN THERMOSENSOR, IN-CAR TEMPERATURE

SENSOR, & WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Wagon
terminals. See Fig. 2. See AIR INLET SENSOR, AIR (FIN) THERMOSENSOR,
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, & WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST
(WAGON) table.
AIR INLET SENSOR, AIR/FIN THERMOSENSOR, IN-CAR TEMPERATURE

SENSOR & WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST TABLE (WAGON)

Terminal No. Test

3 (Water Temp. Sensor) ... 77 F (25 C) ......... 2.7-3.0
4 (Air/Fin Thermosensor) (1) 77 F (25 C) ........ 2.6-3.1
5 (Air Inlet Sensor) ...... 77 F (25 C) ........ 2.6-3.1
6 (In-Car Temp. Sensor) .. 77 F (25 C) ......... 2.7-3.1
12 (Sensor Ground) ........ Ignition On .............. 0
(1) - Measured with A/C system off.

POWER TRANSISTOR & BLOWER MOTOR HI RELAY CIRCUIT

Sedan
POWER TRANSISTOR & BLOWER MOTOR HI RELAY CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN) table.
POWER TRANSISTOR & BLOWER MOTOR HI RELAY CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN)

TABLE

Terminal No. Blower Sw.
(Component/Circuit) Position Volts
1 (Power Transistor Collector) .... OFF ................ 12

1 (Power Transistor Collector) ..... LO ......... Approx. 7
1 (Power Transistor Collector) ..... HI ................. 0
2 (Power Transistor Base) ......... OFF ................. 0
2 (Power Transistor Base) .......... LO ....... Approx. 1.3
2 (Power Transistor Base) .......... HI ....... Approx. 1.2
21 (Blower Motor HI Relay) ......... HI ............. 0-1.5
4 (Blower HI Relay) ............... MED ................ 12
4 (Blower HI Relay) ................ LO ................ 12
4 (Blower HI Relay) ............... OFF ................ 12

Wagon
POWER TRANSISTOR & BLOWER MOTOR HI RELAY CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) table.
POWER TRANSISTOR & BLOWER MOTOR HI RELAY CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON)
TABLE

Terminal No. Blower Sw.
(Component/Circuit) Position Volts
52 (Blower Motor Hi Relay) .... HI ................ 1.5 Or Less

4 (Blower HI Relay) ........... MED ........................ 12
4 (Blower HI Relay) ........... LO ......................... 12
4 (Blower HI Relay) ........... OFF ........................ 12
58 (Power Transistor Collector) OFF ........................ 12
1 (Power Transistor Collector) LO .................. Approx. 9
1 (Power Transistor Collector) HI .......................... 0
66 (Power Transistor Base) .... OFF ......................... 0
DUAL-PRESSURE SWITCH
1) Turn engine off. Disconnect harness connector at dual-
pressure switch (located near condenser). Jumper harness connector.
Turn A/C switch and blower switch to ON position. Momentarily turn
ignition on and listen for compressor clutch engagement.
2) If compressor clutch does not engage, check evaporator
thermistor and engine coolant temperature switch. Check for a faulty
fuse. Repair or replace components as necessary. If compressor clutch
engages, go to next step.
3) Connect manifold gauge set to system, and check operating
pressures. On Sedan, dual-pressure switch should allow compressor
operation if system pressure is 30-384 psi (2-27 kg/cm ). On Wagon,

dual-pressure switch should allow compressor operation if system
pressure is 30-225 psi (2-22 kg/cm ).
4) On both models, if dual-pressure switch does not operate
within specified pressure range, discharge system using approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Replace dual-pressure
switch.
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

In-car temperature sensor is located on headliner. Connect
ohmmeter to in-car temperature
sensor terminals. Measure resistance
value of sensor at 77 F (25 C). Resistance should be about 4000 ohms
(Sedan) or 15,000 ohms (Wagon). Replace sensor if resistance is not as
specified.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Sedan
Outside temperature sensor is located on top of blower motor
assembly. Connect ohmmeter to outside temperature
sensor terminals.
Measure resistance value of sensor at 77 F (25 C). Resistance should
be about 4000 ohms. Replace sensor if resistance is not as specified.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

1) Coolant temperature sensor is located on top left side of
evaporator assembly. See Fig. 24. Disconnect coolant temperature
sensor connector.
2) Connect ohmmeter to coolant temperature sensor terminals.

Check sensor continuity with coolant temperature at 73-87 F (23-31 C).
Continuity should be present. If continuity does not exist, replace
coolant temperature sensor.
AIR/FIN THERMOSENSOR
1) Air/fin thermosensor is located on left side of evaporator
assembly. Connect ohmmeter to air/fin thermosensor terminals.
2) Measure resistance with sensor’s sensing temperature at
77 F (25 C). Resistance should be about 4000 ohms (Sedan) or 15,000
ohms (Wagon). Replace air/fin thermosensor if resistance largely
deviates from specified resistance.
INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR DAMPER MOTOR

Sedan
1) Ensure damper is not in recirculated air or fresh air
position. Disconnect inside/outside air damper motor connector. See
Figs. 3 and 4. Apply battery voltage and ground to motor connector
terminals No. 1 and 2. Motor should operate when battery voltage is
applied. Check wiring or replace defective motor if it does not
operate.
2) Reverse battery polarity on motor connector terminals.
Motor should operate in opposite direction. DO NOT continue applying
battery voltage if motor does not operate. Check wiring or replace
defective motor if it does not operate.
Wagon
1) Ensure damper is not in recirculated air or fresh air
position. Disconnect inside/outside air damper motor connector. See
Fig. 4. Apply battery voltage to motor connector terminal No. 1 and
ground terminal No. 2. Motor should operate when battery voltage is
applied. DO NOT continue applying battery voltage if motor does not
operate. Check wiring or replace defective motor if it does not
operate.
2) Apply battery voltage to motor connector terminal No. 1
and ground terminal 4. Motor should operate when battery voltage is
applied. DO NOT continue applying battery voltage if motor does not
operate. Check wiring or replace defective motor if it does not
operate.
Fig. 3: Identifying Inside/Outside Air Damper Motor (Sedan)

Fig. 4: Identifying Inside/Outside Air Damper Motor (Wagon)
AIR MIX DAMPER MOTOR

1) Ensure damper is not in maximum hot or maximum cool
position. Disconnect air mix damper motor connector. See Fig. 5. Apply
battery voltage and ground to motor connector terminals No. 2 and 6
(Sedan) or terminals No. 1 and 3 (Wagon). Motor should operate when
battery voltage is applied.
Fig. 5: Identifying Air Mix Damper Motor & Potentiometer Connector
AIR MIX DAMPER POTENTIOMETER

1) Connect ohmmeter across air mix damper motor connector
terminals No. 3 and 4 (Sedan) or terminals No. 2 and 5 (Wagon). See
Fig. 4. Resistance should gradually change as damper is moved from
maximum hot to maximum cool position.
2) On Sedan, resistance should be 200 ohms at maximum hot
position and 4900 ohms at maximum cool position. On Wagon, resistance
should be 4800 ohms at maximum hot position and 1200 ohms at maximum
cool position. On both models, replace air mix damper potentiometer if
resistance readings are not as specified.
OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER MOTOR

1) Ensure damper is not in defrost or face position.
Disconnect outlet selector damper motor connector. Apply battery
voltage and ground to motor connector terminals No. 2 and 6 (Sedan) or
terminals No. 1 and 3 (Wagon). See Fig. 6. Motor should operate when
battery voltage is applied.
Fig. 6: Outlet Selector Damper Motor & Potentiometer Connector ID

OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER POTENTIOMETER

1) Connect ohmmeter across air mix damper motor connector
terminals No. 3 and 4 (Sedan) or terminals No. 2 and 4 (Wagon). See
Fig. 6. Resistance should gradually change as damper is moved from
defrost to face position.
2) On Sedan, resistance should be 2000 ohms in defrost
position and 4300 ohms in face position. On Wagon, resistance should
be 900 ohms in defrost position and 3600 ohms in face position. On
both models, replace outlet selector damper potentiometer if
resistance readings are not as specified.
A/C-HEATER RELAYS
1) Disconnect each relay. See Figs. 7-9. Check continuity of
each relay as follows. Connect negative battery lead to relay terminal
No. 4 and positive lead to terminal No. 2. See Fig. 10. Using an
ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between relay terminals No. 1 and
3.
2) Disconnect battery. Ensure continuity does not exist
between relay terminals No. 1 and 3. Continuity should exist between
relay terminals No. 2 and 4. Replace relay if it does not test as
specified.
Fig. 7: Identifying A/C-Heater Relays

Fig. 8: Identifying Blower Motor Relay
Fig. 9: Identifying Blower Motor HI Relay

Fig. 10: Identifying Relay Terminals
BLOWER SWITCH
1) Disconnect blower switch connector. With blower switch in
AUTO position, continuity should exist between blower switch terminals
No. 1 and 25 (Sedan) or terminals No. 8 and 63 (Wagon). See Fig. 11.
2) On Sedan, with blower switch in maximum speed position,
continuity should exist between blower switch terminals No. 3 and 25.
With blower switch in any position (except maximum), continuity should
exist between blower switch terminals No. 2 and 25.
3) On both models, operate blower switch. Measure resistance
between blower switch terminals No. 8 and 20 (Sedan) or terminals No.
8 and 63 (Wagon). With blower switch in minimum speed position,
resistance should be 250 ohms. With blower switch in maximum speed
position, resistance should be 1800-2200 ohms. Replace blower switch
if it does not test as specified.
Fig. 11: Blower Switch Terminals & Temperature Control Switch
Terminal ID (Sedan)
Fig. 12: Blower Switch Terminals & Temperature Control Switch

Terminal ID (Wagon)
PHOTO SENSOR
Photo sensor is located on top center of dash. Connect
voltmeter and battery to photo sensor terminals. See Fig. 13. Measure
voltage with photo sensor covered and uncovered. Compare voltage
readings. Voltage should be greater when sensor is not covered.
Fig. 13: Testing Photo Sensor (Sedan)

Fig. 14: Testing Photo Sensor (Wagon)

BLOWER MOTOR
Disconnect blower motor connector. Connect a 12-volt battery
to blower motor terminals. Blower motor should operate smoothly.
Reverse battery leads. Blower motor should operate smoothly in reverse
direction. Replace blower motor if it does not function as described.
REFRIGERANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Sedan
Submerge refrigerant temperature sensor tip in engine oil.
Using an ohmmeter, check continuity between refrigerant sensor
terminals No. 1 and 2 (SOHC) or terminals No. 3 and
6 (DOHC). See
Fig. 15. When engine oil is heated to 230
F (110
C), continuity should
exist. When engine oil is heated to 311 F (155 C), no continuity
should exist.
Fig. 15: Identifying Refrigerant Temperature Sensor

REVOLUTION PICK-UP SENSOR

Sedan
Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between revolution
pick-up sensor terminals
No. 2 and 5. See Fig. 16. Resistance should
be 370-440 ohms at 68 F (20 C). Replace revolution pick-up sensor if
it does not test as specified.
Fig. 16: Identifying Revolution Pick-Up Sensor
CONTROL VALVE
Sedan
1) Operate A/C when vehicle interior temperature is high.
Connect a low pressure gauge to A/C compressor. Operate A/C with
engine running at idle.
2) Slowly increase engine speed while observing low pressure
gauge. If control valve is operating normally, low-side pressure will
drop slowly as engine speed is increased. When low-side pressure
reaches 25 psi (1.75 kg/cm ) for R-12 or 20-30 psi (1.4-2.1 kg/cm )
for R-134a, pressure will level off temporarily and then continue to
decrease as engine speed is further increased.
3) If control valve is defective, low pressure will drop in
direct proportion to increase in engine speed without temporarily
leveling off at the specified pressure level. Replace control valve if
it does not test as specified.
CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

Voltage Check
Apply battery voltage to condenser fan motor terminal No. 3.
Ensure condenser fan motor turns when terminal No. 4 is grounded. See
Fig. 17. Replace condenser fan motor if it does not operate with
battery voltage applied.
Resistance Check
Using an ohmmeter, check resistance between condenser fan
motor terminals No. 1 and 2. See Fig. 17. Resistance should be 290
ohms. Replace condenser fan motor if resistance is not as specified.
Fig. 17: Identifying Condenser Fan Motor Terminals

TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH
Sedan
Disconnect temperature control switch connector. See Figs. 11
and 14. Measure resistance between switch connector terminals No. 4
and 20. With switch at maximum cool position, resistance should be
zero ohms. With switch at any position other than maximum cool,
resistance should be infinite. replace switch if it does not test as
specified.
BELT LOCK CONTROLLER CIRCUIT (DOHC)

Belt lock controller is mounted on side of evaporator case.
Check voltage between ground and indicated A/C belt lock control unit
terminals. See Fig. 18. See BELT LOCK CONTROLLER CIRCUIT TEST (DOHC)
table.
BELT LOCK CONTROLLER CIRCUIT TEST (DOHC) TABLE

Terminal No. Test
(Component/Circuit) Condition (1) Volts
1 (Rotation Sensor) ....... A/C ON .. ( 2) .2 VAC Or More

2 (Ground) .............. At All Times ............... 0
3 (Power Source) ......... Ignition On .............. 12
5 (A/C Switch Indicator) ... A/C ON ............. .7-.90
Belt Slip ................ 5
7 (Engine RPM Signal) ..... Engine ON .... ( 2) 1 Or More
9 (Rotation Sensor) ......... A/C ON ........ ( 2) .2 VAC
10 (Ground) .............. At All Times .............. 0
11 (Power Source) ......... Ignition On ............. 12
13 (Compressor) ............. A/C ON ................. 6
A/C OFF .............. 0-.5
14 (A/C Control Unit) ....... A/C ON ............... 9-12
A/C OFF ................. 0
15 (Compressor Relay) ....... A/C ON ............. 9.5-12
A/C OFF ................. 0
(1) - All voltages are DC unless indicated otherwise.

(2) - Pulse signal voltage (alternating current).
Fig. 18: Identifying A/C Belt Lock Controller Terminals (DOHC)

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and
carefully follow all SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM procedures in
AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
A/C-HEATER CONTROL PANEL

Removal & Installation
Remove ashtray. Remove floor console assembly. Remove audio
panel and heater control garnish. See Fig. 19. Remove A/C-heater
control panel. Remove center switch assembly. Remove A/C-heater
control panel assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 19: Exploded View Of A/C-Heater Control Panel Assembly

A/C CONTROL UNIT

Remove ashtray. Remove floor console assembly. Remove audio
panel and heater control garnish. See Fig. 20. Remove A/C-heater
control panel assembly. Remove radio and tape player. Remove A/C
control unit. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 20: Exploded View Of A/C Control Unit Assembly

POWER TRANSISTOR & BELT LOCK CONTROLLER

Remove glove box. Remove power transistor and/or belt lock
controller (DOHC engines). See Fig. 10. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
Fig. 21: Identifying Power Transistor & Belt Lock Controller
AIR MIX DAMPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

1) Remove ashtray. Remove floor console assembly. Remove
audio panel. See Fig. 22.
2) Remove radio and tape player. Remove heater control
garnish and A/C-heater control panel assembly. Remove Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) control unit. Remove air mix damper motor assembly. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 22: Identifying A/C Components

INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR SELECTOR DAMPER MOTOR

Remove glove box. Remove glove box outer case assembly.
Remove inside/outside air selector damper motor assembly. See Fig. 22.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER MOTOR

Remove driver-side lower panel. See Fig. 22. Remove foot
shower nozzle and lap cooler duct. Remove center reinforcement. Remove
outlet selector damper motor assembly. To install, reverse removal
procedure.
HEATER CORE
1) Drain coolant. Disconnect heater hoses. Remove passenger-
side undercover. See Fig. 23. Remove right foot shower duct. Remove
instrument panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
2) Remove foot shower nozzle, lap cooler duct and center duct
assembly. Remove left foot shower duct, and front and rear center
reinforcement. Remove center stay assembly and distribution duct
assembly.
3) Remove evaporator bolts and nuts. Remove power transistor
and coolant temperature sensor. Remove air mix damper motor assembly.
Remove heater unit. Remove heater hose plate assembly and heater core.
4) To install, reverse removal procedure. Refill cooling
system and check cooling system for leaks.
Fig. 23: Exploded View Of Heater Core Assembly

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Remove glove box. Remove glove box outer case. Remove clip
holding sensor. See Fig. 24. Remove coolant temperature sensor. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 24: Coolant Temperature Sensor & Outside Temperature Sensor ID

BLOWER ASSEMBLY & BLOWER CASE

1) Remove glove box. Remove glove box outer case. Remove
passenger-side undercover. Remove foot shower duct. See Fig. 25.
Remove glove box frame. Remove evaporator bolts and nuts.
2) Remove inside/outside air damper motor assembly. Remove
Multi-Point Injection (MPI) control unit relay. Remove MPI control
unit. Remove instrument panel passenger-side lower bracket.
3) Remove blower assembly. Remove blower motor assembly.
Remove blower case. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 25: Exploded View Of Blower Motor & Blower Case Assemblies
EVAPORATOR
Removal
1) Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Remove glove box and glove box outer
case. Disconnect and plug suction and discharge hoses.
2) Disconnect evaporator case drain hose. See Fig. 26. Remove
passenger-side undercover. Remove foot shower duct. Remove glove box
frame. On DOHC engines, remove belt lock controller. Remove evaporator
nuts and bolts. Remove evaporator.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Coat new "O" rings
with refrigerant oil before assembling connections. Evacuate and
recharge A/C system.
Fig. 26: Exploded View Of Evaporator Assembly

COMPRESSOR
Removal
recovery/recycling equipment. Remove compressor belt. Disconnect and
plug discharge and suction hoses at compressor.
2) Remove "O" rings and discard. On DOHC engines, remove
condenser fan assembly and alternator. Remove compressor with mounting
bolts set in compressor. On SOHC engines, remove compressor. On all
engines, use care not to spill compressor oil.
Installation
1) If a new compressor is being installed, measure amount
(ounces) of oil in old compressor. Subtract amount of oil in old
compressor from new compressor oil capacity (5.3 ounces). The
remainder of oil represents system oil capacity.
2) To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. On
DOHC engines, install compressor with mounting bolts set in
compressor. On all engines, coat new "O" rings with refrigerant oil
before assembling connections. Evacuate and charge system.
CONDENSER & CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

Removal
recovery/recycling equipment. Remove parking and front side marker
light set hook. See Fig. 27.
2) Pull parking and front side marker lights toward front of
vehicle to remove. Remove grille mounting screws. Push grille clip
claw section down. Pull grille forward to remove.
3) Remove condenser fan motor assembly. Remove shroud.
Disconnect and plug condenser refrigerant lines. Remove insulator
mounting bolt. Remove lower insulator. Move radiator toward engine.
Move condenser upward and out of vehicle.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Coat new "O" rings
with refrigerant oil before assembling connections. Evacuate and
charge system.
Fig. 27: Identifying Side Marker Light Set Hook

INSTRUMENT PANEL
1) Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
article. Remove ashtray. Remove floor console assembly. Remove plugs
from knee protector assembly. Remove knee protector assembly.
2) Remove knee protector support bracket. Remove steering
column cover. Remove glove box striker. Remove glove box and glove box
outer case. Remove undercover insulation screw.
3) Remove radio cover panel, radio and tape player. Remove
A/C-heater control panel. Remove cup holder. Remove speaker. Remove
metal bezel and instrument cluster. Remove speedometer cable adapter.
4) Remove steering column bolts. Remove harness connector.
Remove glove box light switch. Remove instrument panel. To install,
reverse removal procedure.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Belt Tension Pulley Bolt ......................... 33 (45)

Compressor Bracket Bolt
Sedan ........................................... 30 (42)
Wagon ..................................... 30-40 (40-55)
Engine Coolant Temp. Switch ...................... 25 (35)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Condenser Insulator Bolt ........................ 108 (12)

WIRING DIAGRAMS
Fig. 28: Automatic A/C-Heater System Wiring Diagram (3.0L SOHC)
Fig. 29: Automatic A/C-Heater System Wiring Diagram (3.0L DOHC)

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A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - AUTOMATIC

1993 Mitsubishi Diamante

1993 AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT

* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *

(1) - Use SUN PAG 58 refrigerant oil.

A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT

A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN) TABLE

3 (Back-Up Power) ........ At All Times .............. 12

A/C CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) TABLE

1 (Power Source) .......... Ignition On ............. 12

POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN) TABLE

6 (Air Mix Damper) .... Max. Cool Position ..... 0.1-0.3

POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) TABLE

10 (Power Source) ......... Ignition On ........ 4.8-5.2

Fig. 2: Identifying A/C Control Unit Terminals (Wagon)

IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR &

IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR &

5 (Outside Air Temp.

(1) - Sensor resistance should be 4000 ohms.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE & PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR & PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN)

9 (Coolant Temp. Sensor) .. (1) Ignition Off .......... 1.2

PHOTO SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST (WAGON) TABLE

10 (Photo Sensor +) ....... Ignition On ........ 4.8-5.2

(1) - Brightness at 100,000 lux or more.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR SELECTOR DAMPER, AIR MIX DAMPER &

(1) - Output turns off 40 seconds after damper moves to face

25 (Air Mix Motor +) ..... (3) Max. Cool ......... 0-1.0

AIR INLET SENSOR, AIR/FIN THERMOSENSOR, IN-CAR TEMPERATURE

AIR INLET SENSOR, AIR/FIN THERMOSENSOR, IN-CAR TEMPERATURE

(1) - Measured with A/C system off.

POWER TRANSISTOR & BLOWER MOTOR HI RELAY CIRCUIT

POWER TRANSISTOR & BLOWER MOTOR HI RELAY CIRCUIT TEST (SEDAN)

1 (Power Transistor Collector) .... OFF ................ 12

52 (Blower Motor Hi Relay) .... HI ................ 1.5 Or Less

IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR

COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR DAMPER MOTOR

Fig. 3: Identifying Inside/Outside Air Damper Motor (Sedan)

AIR MIX DAMPER MOTOR

AIR MIX DAMPER POTENTIOMETER

OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER MOTOR

Fig. 6: Outlet Selector Damper Motor & Potentiometer Connector ID

OUTLET SELECTOR DAMPER POTENTIOMETER

Fig. 7: Identifying A/C-Heater Relays

Fig. 9: Identifying Blower Motor HI Relay

Fig. 12: Blower Switch Terminals & Temperature Control Switch

Fig. 13: Testing Photo Sensor (Sedan)

Fig. 14: Testing Photo Sensor (Wagon)

REFRIGERANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Fig. 15: Identifying Refrigerant Temperature Sensor

REVOLUTION PICK-UP SENSOR

CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

Fig. 17: Identifying Condenser Fan Motor Terminals

BELT LOCK CONTROLLER CIRCUIT (DOHC)

BELT LOCK CONTROLLER CIRCUIT TEST (DOHC) TABLE

1 (Rotation Sensor) ....... A/C ON .. ( 2) .2 VAC Or More

(1) - All voltages are DC unless indicated otherwise.

Fig. 18: Identifying A/C Belt Lock Controller Terminals (DOHC)

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

A/C-HEATER CONTROL PANEL