2001 IMPREZA SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

BODY SECTION

HVAC SYSTEM AC
(HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)

HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) AC

(DIAGNOSTICS)

AIRBAG SYSTEM AB

AIRBAG SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTICS) AB

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with the necessary information and data
for the correct maintenance and repair
of SUBARU vehicles. LIGHTING SYSTEM LI
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INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO IDI

SEATS SE

SECURITY AND LOCKS SL

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SUNROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOP SR
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2001 IMPREZA SERVICE MANUAL QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

BODY SECTION

EXTERIOR BODY PANELS EB

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CC

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CC

(DIAGNOSTICS)

G1830GE6
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)
(DIAGNOSTICS)

AC
Page
1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure ........................................................................2
2. General Description ....................................................................................3
3. Electrical Components Location..................................................................6
4. A/C Control Module I/O Signal ....................................................................8
5. Diagnostics Chart for Diagnosis System...................................................18
6. Diagnostics for A/C System Failure ..........................................................22
7. Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators ..........................................................30
8. Diagnostic Procedure for Sensors ............................................................36
9. Symptom Related Diagnostic....................................................................46
 BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

1. Basic Diagnostic Procedure

A: PROCEDURE
Step Check Yes No
1 START INSPECTIONS. Dose self-diagnosis operate? Go to step 2. <Ref. to AC-22, A/
1)Perform pre-inspection. C AND/OR SELF-
2)Perform self-diagnosis. <Ref. to AC-18, DIAGNOSIS SYS-
SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE, Diagnostics Chart TEMS DO NOT
for Diagnosis System.> OPERATE, Diag-
nostics for A/C
System Failure.>
2 CONFIRM MALFUNCTION PART. Can the malfunction part be Repair the mal- Go to step 3.
Confirm malfunction part with self-diagnosis. confirmed? function part
according to each
diagnostics chart.
3 CHECK COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE. Is the compartment tempera- Go to step 4. <Ref. to AC-26,
1)Turn A/C switch ON. ture changed? COMPARTMENT
2)Set temperature at maximum cold position. TEMPERATURE
3)Check compartment temperature changes. IS NOT
CHANGED OR A/
C SYSTEM DOES
NOT RESPOND
QUICKLY, Diag-
nostics for A/C
System Failure.>
4 CHECK A/C SYSTEM RESPONSE. Dose A/C system respond A/C system is OK. <Ref. to AC-26,
Change the temperature setting, and check quickly? COMPARTMENT
response of A/C system. TEMPERATURE
IS NOT
CHANGED OR A/
C SYSTEM DOES
NOT RESPOND
QUICKLY, Diag-
nostics for A/C
System Failure.>

AC-2
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

2. General Description B: INSPECTION

Before performing diagnosis, check the following
A: CAUTION items which might affect engine problems.
1) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
• The Auto A/C control module will be destroyed 1. BATTERY
instantly. 1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of
2) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the electrolyte.
engine is running.
Standard voltage: 12 V
• A large counter electro motive force will be gen-
erated in the alternator, and this voltage may dam- Specific gravity: Above 1.260
age electronic parts such as A/C control module. 2) Check the condition of the fuses for A/C, heater
3) Before disconnecting the connectors of each and other fuses.
sensor and the A/C control module, be sure to turn 3) Check the condition of the harnesses and har-
off the ignition switch. ness connectors connection.
• Otherwise, the Auto A/C control module may be
damaged. 2. ASPIRATOR HOSE
4) Every Auto A/C-related part is a precision part. 1) Make sure that the aspirator hose is securely
Do not drop them. connected to the heater unit by inserting a hand
5) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the from the driver's compartment and secure as nec-
A/C control panel (A/C control module) and junction essary.
box. 2) Turn ignition switch to ON and push “A/C”
CAUTION: switch.
• All Airbag system wiring harness and con- 3) Turn temperature control dail to maximum hot
nectors are colored yellow. Do not use electri- position.
cal test equipment on these circuits. 4) Turn air flow control dial to “DEF” position.
• Be careful not to damage Airbag system wir- 5) Turn fan speed control dial to 4TH position.
ing harness when servicing the A/C control 6) Firmly hold a thin thread (b) in front of the in-ve-
panel (A/C control module) and junction box. hicle sensor suction port (a) for the auto A/C control
unit and check that the thread moves towards the
port indicating that air is being sucked into the port.
NOTE:
• Ensure the thread does not get sucked into the
port.
• Hold the thread approximately 5 mm (0.02 in)
away from the port when the suction force is not
very strong.

25

20 30

HV0027

AC-3
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

7) If the thread does not move at all, remove the 3. REFRIGERANT LINE
auto A/C control unit <Ref. to AC-26, REMOVAL,
Check contact for refrigerant line (A).
Control Unit.> and check for improper connection
of the aspirator hose (a) and auto A/C control unit
and secure as necessary.

(A)
(a)
HV0029

4. CONTROL LINKAGE
HV0028
1) Check state of mode door linkage.
2) Check state of air mix door linkage.
3) Check state of intake door linkage.

AC-4
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

5. CONTROL SWITCHES
Start and warm up engine completely.
1) Inspection using switches.
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgement standard
A/C switch LED goes out.
OFF position • Fan speed: OFF
1 Fan speed control dial • Compressor: OFF
Fan speed control dial 1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th Fan speed changes 1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th
A. Fan speed control dial auto position. • Outlet air: Cool
B. Temperature control dial maximum cold posi- • Fan speed: 4th
tion • Compressor: ON
Fan speed control dial • Outlet air: Cool → Hot
C. Turn temperature control dial from maximum
2 and temperature con- • Fan speed: AUTO
cold position to maximum hot position gradually.
trol dial • Compressor: ON
• Outlet air: Hot
D. Temperature control dial maximum hot position • Fan speed: 4th
• Compressor: ON
Air flow control dial VENT → BI-LEVEL → HEAT Air flow outlet changes from VENT → BI-
3 Air flow control dial
→ DEF/HEAT → DEF LEVEL → HEAT → DEF/HEAT → DEF.
FRESH/RECIRC Changes from RECIRC → FRESH, or FRESH
4 FRESH/RECIRC switch ON
switch → RECIRC.
2) Compressor operation inspection
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgement standard
A. A/C switch ON
1 Compressor Compressor: ON
B. Fan speed control dial 1st-4th
3) Illumination control inspection
No. Point to check Switch operation Judgement standard
1 Illumination Lighting switch ON Illumination light illuminates.

AC-5
 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LOCATION
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

3. Electrical Components Location

A: LOCATION
1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT

(2)

(1)

(3)

(2)

(1)

(3)
(4)

HV0030

(1) A/C compressor (3) Pressure switch

(2) A/C relay (4) Ambient sensor

AC-6
 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS LOCATION
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

2. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

(7)

(6) (4)

(8) (5) (3) (2)

(1)

(4)
(6)

(3) (5)

(1)

(2)

(7)

HV0031

(1) Evaporator sensor (4) Intake door actuator (7) Sunload sensor
(2) Blower motor (5) Air mix door actuator (8) In-vehicle sensor
(3) Blower motor resistor (6) Mode door actuator (built-in Auto A/C control module)

AC-7
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

4. A/C Control Module I/O Signal

A: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

To B283 : b To B282 : a

HV0032

Connector &
Content Signal (V)
Terminal No.
Battery power supply (Memory Battery voltage,
b1—b12
back-up) 13 — 14 (engine running)
Battery voltage (ignition switch ON),
IGN power supply a8—b12
13 — 14 (engine running)
ACC power supply
(OFF: ignition in START or diag- b2—b12 Battery voltage, 0 (engine cranking), Battery voltage (during engine starts)
nosis system reset)
A/C control module ground circuit b12—body 0 (ignition switch ON) — circuit constantly grounded
Sensor ground circuit b17—body 0 (ignition switch ON) — continuity exists
Ambient sensor b9—b17
Evaporator sensor b7—b17 Approx. 3.3 (disconnect connector, and ignition switch ON)
Thermometer b15—b12
Sunload sensor b16—b17 Approx. 4.2 (disconnect connector, and ignition switch ON)
Air mix door actuator b5—b1 Battery voltage (ignition switch ON)
Air mix door actuator P.B.R. a4—b17 Approx. 5.5
Mode door actuator b6—b17 Battery voltage (ignition switch ON)
Mode door actuator P.B.R. a12—b17 Approx. 5.5
Intake door FRS voltage a15—a7 Battery voltage (CIRC switch OFF)
Intake door CIRC voltage a7—a15 Battery voltage (CIRC switch ON)
Blower fan relay b14—body Battery voltage (ignition switch ON)
0 (ignition and A/C switches ON)
A/C relay b3—b12
Battery voltage (A/C switch OFF)
Illumination control signal b10—b20 Battery voltage (ignition and lighting switches ON)
Rear defogger a13—b12 0 (IGN ON, R Def SW ON)

AC-8
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

B: SCHEMATIC
1. AIR CONDITIONER AUTO A/C LHD MODEL
A/C(ALH)-01

A/C(ALH)-01
TO POWER SUPPLY ROUTING
FB-19 FB-20 FB-34
F/B FUSE NO. 17 F/B FUSE NO. 17 F/B FUSE NO. 1 (B)
(IG) (IG) F/B FUSE NO. 2 (B)

GOr

GOr

RW
TB TB : TURBO ENGINE MODEL

NA NA : NON-TURBO ENGINE MODEL BLOWER MOTOR

AIR RELAY
CONDITIONING
RELAY RW 2
GOr 1
10 GOr
GR 3
11 BrY BrY 16 BrY
BR 4
12 Br Br 15 Br
9 L B50
F45 B62
F31
BLOWER MOTOR

BR 1
ENGINE BY 2
CONTROL A9 GR
A: B134 MODULE
A6 LY B87
(TURBO
D: B137
ENGINE D27 Br TB
MODEL)
NA

PRESSURE SWITCH

2 BrY FAN CONTROL

AMP
1 Y
ENGINE BY 2
TB

F79 A: B134 CONTROL A17 Br RL 1

TB

MODULE
B: B135 (NON-TURBO B27 LY NA B 4
C: B136 ENGINE C30 GR NA
MODEL) B275
GOr
Y

F24
A8 GOr
B3 BrY

B14 GR
B11 BY
A16 RL
LY
1
2

B
B4

THERMAL MAGNET
PROTECTOR CLUTCH
AUTO A/C
A: B282 B: B283
CONTROL MODULE
REF. TO GND-03

COMPRESSOR

F79 (GRAY) B87 F24 (GRAY) B275 B50 A: B282 (GRAY) B: B283 (GRAY)

1 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 3 4 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

A: B134 : TB F45 B: B135 : NA C: B136 : NA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
16 17 18 19 20 21 22

F31 D: B137 : TB A: B134 : NA

5 6 9 13 14 17 21 22 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
7 10 15 18 23 26 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
3 4 8 11 12 16 19 20 24 27 28 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
RELAY HOLDER (BLACK)
GL46-20A

AC-9
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
A/C(ALH)-02

A/C(ALH)-02
VEHICLE SPEED
TO POWER SUPPLY ROUTING SENSOR (MT) C: B56
FB-8 FB-9 FB-27 FB-17 TRANSMISSION
M/B FUSE NO. 2 F/B FUSE NO. 2 F/B FUSE NO. 9 F/B FUSE NO. 18 CONTROL
(B) (B) (ACC) (IG) MODULE (AT)

GB
YG
LR

LR

GY C17
3
2
1
B17

GB
BR
GY

AT
MT

TB

NA
BR
B209

D2
SMJ
F76

BR
BR

BR
F60 B22
16

16
E3 E3
BR

BR
NA
TB
REF. TO R/DEF(L)-01

REF. TO ILM(L)-01

BR

TB TB : TURBO ENGINE MODEL

NA NA : NON-TURBO ENGINE MODEL

GE
YG

B19 GY
LR
A14 RL

B
R

V
B10
B20
A13

B1

B2

A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

B17 : NA B17 : TB B22 (BROWN) A: B282 (GRAY) B: B283 (GRAY) C: B56 (GREEN)

1 2 3 1 2 F60 (BROWN)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1 2 3 4
19 20 21 22 23 24
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16

GL46-20B

AC-10
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
A/C(ALH)-03

A/C(ALH)-03
A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

GR B16
BL B17

YB A11
B9

B7
BP

GR
BP

BP

YB
BL

BL
B62 B36
21

22

12
2
5
4

F45 i1
GR
BP

BP

YB
BL

BL

B11 BP

B12 YB
BL
B8
GR
BP
BL

BL

BL
R

F78 B256 i51

2

1
1

I/F I/F

-COM

LCD(OUT TEMP)

AMBIENT SENSOR EVAPORATION SUNLOAD B: i11 COMBINATION

THERMO SWITCH SENSOR METER

F78 (BLACK) A: B282 (GRAY) B: B283 (GRAY) F45 B36 (BLACK)

B256
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
i51 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

1 2

B: i11 (GREEN)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

GL46-20C

AC-11
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
A/C(ALH)-04

A/C(ALH)-04
A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

WG B15

BL A15

B12

RY A12
LgR A7

GY B5
A4

LW B6
B
L
TB
NA

J1 WG

B209
SMJ
F76
WG

AIR MIX
ACTUATOR MODE ACTUATOR
1 GY LW 1
3 L RY 3
10 WG

15 WG

B21 F61 2 B B 2

B293 B77
E2 E2
WG

WG
NA

TB
WG

E8
3

LgR
BL

B91
B
1
2

FRESH/RECIRC REF. TO GND-01•02

THERMOMETER ACTUATOR

B77 E8 (LIGHT GRAY) B91 (BLACK) A: B282 (GRAY) B: B283 (GRAY) F61 (BLACK)

B293 1 2 B21 (LIGHT GRAY)

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3 4 5 6
3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1 1 2 3 4
2 5 6 7 8
3 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20

GL46-20D

AC-12
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

2. AIR CONDITIONER AUTO A/C RHD MODEL

A/C(ARH)-01

A/C(ARH)-01
TO POWER SUPPLY ROUTING
FB-19 FB-20 FB-34
F/B FUSE NO. 17 F/B FUSE NO. 17 F/B FUSE NO. 1 (B)
(IG) (IG) F/B FUSE NO. 2 (B)

GOr

GOr

RW
TB TB : TURBO ENGINE MODEL

NA NA : NON-TURBO ENGINE MODEL BLOWER MOTOR

AIR RELAY
CONDITIONING
RELAY RW 2
GOr 1
10 GOr
GR 3
12 BrY BrY 6 BrY
BR 4
11 Br Br 16 BrR
9 L B50
F45 B62
F31
BLOWER MOTOR

BR 1
ENGINE BW 2
CONTROL A9 GR
A: B134 MODULE
A6 PB B87
(TURBO
D: B137
ENGINE D27 BrR TB
MODEL)
NA

PRESSURE SWITCH

2 GOr FAN CONTROL

AMP
1 Lg
ENGINE BW 2
TB

F79 A: B134 CONTROL A17 BrR RL 1

TB

MODULE
B: B135 (NON-TURBO B27 PB NA B 4
C: B136 ENGINE C30 GR NA
MODEL) B275
BrY
Lg

F24
2
1

A8 GOr
B3 BrY

B11 BW
B14 GR
PB

A16 RL

THERMAL
B4

MAGNET
B
PROTECTOR CLUTCH

AUTO A/C
A: B282 B: B283
CONTROL MODULE
REF. TO GND-03
COMPRESSOR

F79 (GRAY) B87 F24 (GRAY) B275 B50 A: B282 (GRAY) F45 (BLACK) B: B283 (GRAY)

1 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

A: B134 : TB B: B135 : NA C: B136 : NA F31

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 9 13 14 17 21 22 25
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 29
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7 10 15 18 23 26
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3 4 8 11 12 16 19 20 24 27 28 30
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
RELAY HOLDER (BLACK)
D: B137 : TB A: B134 : NA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 GR46-20A

AC-13
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
A/C(ARH)-02

A/C(ARH)-02
TO POWER SUPPLY ROUTING VEHICLE SPEED
MB-10 FB-27 FB-17 SENSOR (MT)
C: B56
M/B FUSE NO. 2 F/B FUSE NO. 9 F/B FUSE NO. 18
(B) (ACC) (IG) TRANSMISSION
CONTROL

GB
YG
LR
MODULE (AT)

GY C17
3
2
1
B17

GW
GB

GY

AT
MT

16 GW
B22

E3

BR
: WITH ILLUMINATION CONTROL
*1 MODEL : YL
: WITHOUT ILLUMINATION CONTROL
MODEL : B

TB : TURBO ENGINE MODEL

REF. TO R/DEF(R)-01

REF. TO ILM(ROI)-01
ILM(RWI)-01

NA : NON-TURBO ENGINE MODEL BR

GE
1

YG

B19 GY
LR
A14 RL
R

*
B10
B20
A13

B1

B2

A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

B17 : NA B17 : TB B22 (BROWN) A: B282 (GRAY) B: B283 (GRAY) C: B56 (GREEN)

1 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
9 10 11 12 19 20 21 22 23 24
13 14 15 16

GR46-20B

AC-14
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
A/C(ARH)-03

A/C(ARH)-03
A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

GR B16
YB B17

W A11
B9

B7
Or

GR
YB

YB
Or

Or

W
B62 B37
13
14

25
26

24

23
F45 i2
GR
YB

YB
Or

Or

W
YB

B11 Or

B12 W
B8
GR
YB

YB

YB
Or

F78 B256 i51

1

1
2

I/F I/F

-COM

LCD(OUT TEMP)

AMBIENT SENSOR EVAPORATION SUNLOAD B: i11 COMBINATION

THERMO SWITCH SENSOR METER

F78 (BLACK) A: B282 (GRAY) F45 (BLACK) B: B283 (GRAY) B: i11 (GREEN)

B256 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
i51 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 2

i2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

GR46-20C

AC-15
 A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
A/C(ARH)-04

A/C(ARH)-04
A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

WG B15

BL A15

B12

RY A12
LgR A7

GY B5
A4

LW B6
B
L
TB
NA

AIR MIX
10 WG

15 WG

ACTUATOR MODE ACTUATOR

B21 B21
1 GY LW 1
E2 E2 3 L RY 3
WG

WG

2 B B 2

B293 B77
NA

TB TB : TURBO ENGINE MODEL

TB
NA NA : NON-TURBO ENGIN MODEL
LgR
WG

BL

E8 B91
3

1
2

FRESH/RECIRC
ACTUATOR

REF. TO GND-01•02
THERMOMETER

TB : (BLACK)
B77 E8 (LIGHT GRAY) B91 (BLACK) A: B282 (GRAY) B: B283 (GRAY) B21
NA : (LIGHT GRAY)
B293 1 2
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4
3 4 5 6
3 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 6 7 8
1
9 10 11 12
2
13 14 15 16
3
17 18 19 20

GR46-20D

AC-16
A/C CONTROL MODULE I/O SIGNAL
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

AC-17
 DIAGNOSTICS CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

5. Diagnostics Chart for Diagnosis System

A: SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE

(2) (3) (4)

(1) (5)

(6)
HV0033

(1) Air flow control dial (3) A/C switch (5) Temperature control dial
(2) Rear window defogger switch (4) FRESH/RECIRC switch (6) Fan speed control dial

Step Check Yes No

1 SELECT CONTROL PANEL TO SELF-DIAG- Does the self-diagnosis mode Go to step 2. <Ref. to AC-22, A/
NOSIS MODE. operate? C AND/OR SELF-
1)Turn fan speed control dial to OFF position. DIAGNOSIS SYS-
2)Start engine and press rear window defogger TEMS DO NOT
switch for at least 5 seconds. The rear window OPERATE, Diag-
defogger switch must be pressed within 10 nostics for A/C
seconds after starting engine. System Failure.>
2 CHECK LED ILLUMINATION. Do all LED illuminate or blink? Go to step 3. Check the switch
Make sure that all switch LED illuminate (RHD LED.
model) or blink (LHD model) on control panel.
3 CHECK SENSORS MALFUNCTION. Does rear window defogger Go to step 5. Go to step 4.
1)Turn fan speed control dial to AUTO position. switch LED illuminate?
2)If system has the trouble for each sensor,
rear window defogger switch LED is turned off.
3)If system has no trouble, rear window defog-
ger switch LED is illuminated.
4 CONFIRM MALFUNCTIONING SENSOR. Do FRESH/RECIRC and A/C Go to step 5. Repair malfunc-
1)Turn fan speed control dial to 1st position. switch LED illuminate when tioning sensor.
2)Turn air flow control dial to each mode posi- turning the dial to each mode <Ref. to AC-36,
tion, check each switch LED illumination position? Diagnostic Proce-
according to sensor check table. <Ref. to AC- dure for Sensors.>
20, SENSOR CHECK TABLE, SELF-DIAGNO-
SIS MODE, Diagnostics Chart for Diagnosis
System.>

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 DIAGNOSTICS CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

5 CHECK MODE DOOR POSITION SIGNAL. Does rear window defogger Go to step 6. Check mode door
1)Turn fan speed control dial to 2nd position. switch LED illuminate? actuator circuit.
2)If system has the trouble for mode door posi- <Ref. to AC-32,
tion signal, rear window defogger switch LED is MODE DOOR
turned off. ACTUATOR, Diag-
3)If system has no trouble, rear window defog- nostic Procedure
ger switch LED is illuminated. for Actuators.>
6 CHECK BLOWER FAN OPERATION. Does blower fan speed Go to step 7. Check blower
1)Turn fan speed control dial to 3rd position. change? motor circuit. <Ref.
2)Turn temperature control dial, check that to AC-24,
blower fan speed changes depending on set BLOWER MOTOR
temperature. IS NOT
ROTATED, Diag-
nostics for A/C
System Failure.>
7 CHECK OPERATION OF EACH ACTUATOR, Does the operation of each Push A/C switch or Repair the mal-
BLOWER FAN AND COMPRESSOR mode match to the operating turn ignition switch function part
CLUTCH. mode table? OFF, and finish the according to each
1)Turn fan speed control dial to 4TH position. self-diagnosis. diagnostics chart.
2)Select operating mode by turning air flow
control dial.
3)Check the operation of each mode according
to operating mode table. <Ref. to AC-20,
OPERATING MODE TABLE, SELF-DIAGNO-
SIS MODE, Diagnostics Chart for Diagnosis
System.>
•Air inlet:
•Air outlet:
•Air mix door:
•Blower fan:
•A/C compressor:

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 DIAGNOSTICS CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

1. SENSOR CHECK TABLE

NOTE:
When the sunload sensor is checked indoors or in the shade, open circuit might be indicated. Always check
the sunload sensor at a place where sun shines directly on it.

Air flow control

dial position Checked sensor No trouble Short circuit Open circuit
A/C switch LED and FRESH/
A/C switch LED illu- FRESH/RECIRC
VENT Ambient sensor RECIRC switch LED illumi-
minate switch LED illuminate
nate
A/C switch LED and FRESH/
A/C switch LED illu- FRESH/RECIRC
BI-LEVEL In-vehicle sensor RECIRC switch LED illumi-
minate switch LED illuminate
nate
A/C switch LED and FRESH/
A/C switch LED illu- FRESH/RECIRC
HEAT Evaporator sensor RECIRC switch LED illumi-
minate switch LED illuminate
nate
A/C switch LED and FRESH/
A/C switch LED illu- FRESH/RECIRC
DEF/HEAT Sunload sensor RECIRC switch LED illumi-
minate switch LED illuminate
nate
A/C switch LED and FRESH/
Air mix door motor (Potentio
DEF RECIRC switch LED illumi- A/C switch LED illuminate
balance resister)
nate

2. OPERATING MODE TABLE

Air flow control dial position

Operation VENT BI-LEVEL HEAT DEF/HEAT DEF
Air outlet VENT BI-LEVEL HEAT DEF/HEAT DEF
Air inlet RECIRC RECIRC RECIRC FRESH FRESH
Air mix door FULL COOL FULL COOL FULL HOT FULL HOT FULL COOL
Power supply
Blower fan 5V 5V 8V 10V
voltage
A/C compressor ON OFF OFF ON ON

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DIAGNOSTICS CHART FOR DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

6. Diagnostics for A/C System Failure

A: A/C AND/OR SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS DO NOT OPERATE
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
• “Set” temperature is not indicated on display, switch LEDs are faulty and switches do not operate.
• Self-diagnosis system does not operate.
WIRING DIAGRAM:

IGNITION
SBF-1 BATTERY
SWITCH
F/B NO. 17 SBF-4 100A

F/B NO. 9

F/B NO. 2
B12
A8

B2

B1

A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

A: B282 B: B283

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

HV0034

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK FUSE. Is the fuse blown-out? Replace fuse. Go to step 2.
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2)Remove fuse No. 2 from main fuse box.
3)Check condition of fuse.
2 CHECK FUSE. Is the fuse blown-out? Replace fuse. Go to step 3.
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2)Remove fuses No. 9 and No. 17 from fuse &
relay box.
3)Check condition of fuse.
3 CHECK A/C CONTROL MODULE POWER Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 4. Repair short circuit
CIRCUIT. in harness for
1)Pull out A/C control module connector. power supply line.
2)Measure voltage between A/C control mod-
ule connector terminal and chassis ground
when turning ignition switch to OFF.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
4 CHECK A/C CONTROL MODULE POWER Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 5. Repair short circuit
CIRCUIT. in harness for
Measure voltage between A/C control module power supply line.
connector terminal and chassis ground when
turning ignition switch to ACC.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
5 CHECK A/C CONTROL MODULE POWER Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 6. Repair short circuit
CIRCUIT. in harness for
Measure voltage between A/C control module power supply line.
connector terminal and chassis ground when
turning ignition switch to ON.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 8 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
6 CHECK A/C CONTROL MODULE GROUND Is the resistance less than 5 Go to step 7. Repair short circuit
CIRCUIT. Ω? in harness for
Measure resistance of harness between A/C ground line.
control module and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 12 — Chassis ground:
7 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in A/C Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in A/C control module. control module? tact in A/C control Subaru distributor.
module.

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

B: BLOWER MOTOR IS NOT ROTATED

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
• Blower motor is not rotated.
• Blower motor is not rotated in “HI”.
WIRING DIAGRAM:

BATTERY
F/B NO. 1 SBF-3 SBF-1

F/B NO. 2
IGNITION
BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH
F/B NO. 17 SBF-4
RELAY

2
1
3
4

B50

BLOWER MOTOR

1
2

B87

BLOWER MOTOR
RESISTOR
2
1
4

B275
A16

B14
B11

A: B282 B: B283 AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE

B87 B275 B50 A: B282

1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 3 4 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

B: B283

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

HV0035

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK FUSE. Are any of the fuses blown- Replace fuse. Go to step 2.
1)Remove No.1, No. 2 and No. 17 fuses in fuse out?
& relay box.
2)Check condition of fuses.
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO BLOWER FAN Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3. Repair open circuit
MOTOR. in harness for
1)Turn ignition switch to ON. blower fan motor
2)Turn blower switch to ON. power supply line.
3)Measure voltage between blower fan motor
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B87) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
3 CHECK BLOWER FAN MOTOR RELAY. Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 4. Replace blower
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. Ω? fan motor relay.
2)Remove blower fan motor relay.
3)Connect battery to No. 1 and No. 3 terminals
of blower fan motor connector.
4)Measure resistance between No. 2 and No. 4
terminals.
Terminals:
No. 2 — No. 4
4 CHECK BLOWER FAN MOTOR. Does the blower fan motor Go to step 5. Replace blower
1)Disconnect connector from blower fan motor. operate? fan motor.
2)Connect battery to connector terminals of
blower fan motor.
3)Make sure that blower fan motor is operated.
5 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in A/C Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in A/C control module. control module? tact in A/C control Subaru distributor.
module.

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

C: COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE IS NOT CHANGED OR A/C SYSTEM DOES

NOT RESPOND QUICKLY
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TURBO ENGINE MODEL:

IGNITION
BATTERY
SWITCH
F/B No.17 SBF-4 SBF-1
3
F27 30A
4
F/B No.18
1
30A
2

26
MAIN FAN
MAIN FAN 28
F66 MOTOR
RELAY-1 27
25 3

23
MAIN FAN 21 2
F30
RELAY-2 22
24 1

7 F17
SUB FAN
SUBFAN 5
F28 MOTOR
RELAY-1 6
8 3

18
SUBFAN 20 2
F29
RELAY-2 19
17 1

10 F16
AIR
1
F31 CONDITIONING
RELAY 2
9 F45
3
4
5
6

PRESSURE B62
SWITCH

2
1

F79
1 : LHD MODEL: 11
: RHD MODEL: 12
2 : LHD MODEL: 12
: RHD MODEL: 11
COMPRESSOR
3 : LHD MODEL: 15
: RHD MODEL: 16
2
4 : LHD MODEL: 16
1 : RHD MODEL: 6
D27
D17
D28

B14
A9
A6

B4
B3

3 5 : LHD MODEL: 2
A: B134 ENGINE A: B282 AUTO A/C : RHD MODEL: 7
MAGNET
CLUTCH F24 CONTROL CONTROL 6 : LHD MODEL: 12
D: B137 MODULE B: B283 MODULE : RHD MODEL: 17

F79 F24 F16 B: B283 F45 RHD F45 LHD

1 2 1 2 3 F17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
1 2
3 4

F27 F28 F31 F29 F30 F66 A: B134 D: B137

1 2 5 6 9 13 14 17 21 22 25 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
7 10 15 18 23 26 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
3 4 8 11 12 16 19 20 24 27 28 30 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

HV0036

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR NON-TURBO ENGINE MODEL:

IGNITION
BATTERY
SWITCH
F/B No.17 SBF-4 SBF-1
3
F27 20A
4
F/B No.18
1
20A
2

26
MAIN FAN
MAIN FAN 28
F66 MOTOR
RELAY 27
25 2

18
MAIN FAN 20
F29
F30
RELAY 19 1
17
F17
10
AIR SUB FAN
1
F31 CONDITIONING MOTOR
RELAY 2
9 F45 2

3
4
5
6
B62

1
PRESSURE
SWITCH
F16

2
1
1 : LHD MODEL: 11
F79
: RHD MODEL: 12
2 : LHD MODEL: 12
: RHD MODEL: 11
COMPRESSOR
3 : LHD MODEL: 15
: RHD MODEL: 16
2
4 : LHD MODEL: 16
A17

A12

C30
B27

B14
A3

B4
1 B3 : RHD MODEL: 6

5 : LHD MODEL: 2
3 A: B134 : RHD MODEL: 7
MAGNET ENGINE A: B282 AUTO A/C
CLUTCH F24 B: B135 CONTROL CONTROL 6 : LHD MODEL: 12
MODULE B: B283 MODULE : RHD MODEL: 17
C: B136

F79 F16 F24 B: B283 F45 RHD F45 LHD

1 2 F17 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2 1

B: B135 F27 F28 F31 F29 F30 F66 C: B136 A: B134

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 9 13 14 17 21 22 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 29
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7 10 15 18 23 26 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 4 8 11 12 16 19 20 24 27 28 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

HV0037

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK FUSE. Is the fuse blown-out? Replace fuse. Go to step 2.
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2)Remove No. 2 fuse in main fuse box.
3)Check condition of fuse.
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAGNET Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3. Repair open circuit
CLUTCH OF A/C COMPRESSOR. in harness for
1)Start the engine, and turn A/C switch to ON. power supply line
2)Set temperature control dial to maximum of the A/C com-
cold position. pressor.
3)Measure voltage between magnet clutch
connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F24) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
3 CHECK SIGNAL VOLTAGE TO A/C RELAY. Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 4. Repair open circuit
1)Turn ignition switch to ON. in harness for
2)Turn A/C switch to ON. power supply line.
3)Measure signal voltage to A/C relay and
chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F31) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
4 CHECK A/C RELAY. Is the operation of the relay Go to step 5. Replace A/C relay.
1)Remove A/C relay in main fuse box. OK?
2)Check A/C relay. <Ref. to AC-32, INSPEC-
TION, Relay and Fuse.>
5 CHECK OPERATION OF MAIN FAN MOTOR. Does the radiator main fan Go to step 10. Go to step 6.
1)Start the engine. operate?
2)Turn A/C switch to ON.
3)Check operation of main fan motor.
6 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAIN FAN MO- Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 7. Repair open circuit
TOR. in harness for
CAUTION: power supply cir-
Be careful not to overheat engine during re- cuit.
pair.
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2)Disconnect connector from main fan motor.
3)Start the engine, and warm it up until engine
coolant temperature increases over 95°C
(203°F).
4)Stop the engine and turn ignition switch to
ON.
5)Measure voltage between main fan motor
connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
Turbo engine model:
(F17) No. 2, 3 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
Non-turbo engine model:
(F17) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
7 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF MAIN FAN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 8. Repair open circuit
MOTOR. Ω? in harness
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. between main fan
2)Measure resistance between main fan motor motor connector
connector and chassis ground. and chassis
Connector & terminal ground.
(F17) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
8 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in main Repair poor con- Go to step 9.
Check poor contact in main fan motor connec- fan motor connector? tact in main fan
tor. motor connector.

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 DIAGNOSTICS FOR A/C SYSTEM FAILURE
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

9 CHECK MAIN FAN MOTOR. Does the main fan rotate? Repair poor con- Replace main fan
Connect battery positive (+) terminal to termi- tact in main fan motor with a new
nal No. 2 and 3 (turbo engine model) or 2 (non- motor connector. one.
turbo engine model), and negative (−) terminal
to terminal No. 1 of main fan motor connector.
10 CHECK OPERATION OF SUB FAN MOTOR. Does the radiator sub fan oper- Go to step 15. Go to step 11.
Check operation of sub fan motor. ate?
11 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO SUB FAN MO- Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 12. Repair open circuit
TOR. in harness for
CAUTION: power supply cir-
Be careful not to overheat engine during re- cuit.
pair.
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2)Disconnect connector from sub fan motor.
3)Start the engine, and warm it up until engine
coolant temperature increases over 100°C
(212°F).
4)Stop the engine and turn ignition switch to
ON.
5)Measure voltage between sub fan motor
connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
Turbo engine model:
(F16) No. 2, 3 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
Non-turbo engine model:
(F16) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
12 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF SUB FAN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 13. Repair open circuit
MOTOR. Ω? in harness
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. between sub fan
2)Measure resistance between sub fan motor motor connector
connector and chassis ground. and chassis
Connector & terminal ground.
(F16) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
13 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in sub fan Repair poor con- Go to step 14.
Check poor contact in sub fan motor connec- motor connector? tact in sub fan
tor. motor connector.
14 CHECK SUB FAN MOTOR. Does the sub fan rotate? Repair poor con- Replace sub fan
Connect battery positive (+) terminal to termi- tact in sub fan motor with a new
nal No. 2 and 3 (turbo engine model) or 2 (non- motor connector. one.
turbo engine model), and negative (−) terminal
to terminal No. 1 of sub fan motor connector.
15 CHECK EACH SENSOR AND POTENTION Is the operation of each sensor Go to step 16. Check the sensor
METER. and potention meter normal? and circuit. <Ref.
Check the sensors and potention meter for to AC-36, Diag-
proper operation using the self-diagnostic nostic Procedure
function. <Ref. to AC-18, Diagnostics Chart for for Sensors.>
Diagnosis System.>
16 CHECK CONNECTION OF ASPIRATOR Is the connection of aspirator Repair aspirator Go to step 17.
DUCT. duct correct? duct connection.
Make sure that the connection of aspirator duct
is correct.
17 CHECK EACH ACTUATOR. Is the operation of each actua- Go to step 18. Check the actuator
Check the actuators for proper operation using tor normal? and circuit. <Ref.
the self-diagnostic function.<Ref. to AC-18, to AC-30, Diag-
Diagnostics Chart for Diagnosis System.> nostic Procedure
for Actuators.>
18 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in A/C Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in A/C control module. control module? tact in A/C control Subaru distributor.
module.

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 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR ACTUATORS
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

7. Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators

A: INTAKE DOOR ACTUATOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
FRESH/RECIRC mode is not changed.
WIRING DIAGRAM:

AUTO A/C
A: B282 B: B283
CONTROL MODULE

A15
A7

B91
1
2

INTAKE DOOR
ACTUATOR

B91 A: B282

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

HV0038

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 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR ACTUATORS
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK FUSE. Is the fuse blown-out? Replace fuse. Go to step 2.
1)Remove No. 17 fuse in fuse & relay box.
2)Check condition of fuse.
2 CHECK SIGNAL VOLTAGE. Is the voltage less than 1 V? Go to step 3. Repair short circuit
1)Change air intake to RECIRC by pushing in harness for
FRESH/RECIRC switch. power supply line.
2)Measure voltage between A/C control mod-
ule and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 15 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
3 CHECK SIGNAL VOLTAGE. Is the voltage less than 1 V? Go to step 4. Repair short circuit
1)Change air intake to FRESH with pushing in harness for
FRESH/RECIRC switch. power supply line.
2)Measure voltage between A/C control mod-
ule and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
4 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 5. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND FRESH/RE- Ω? in harness
CIRC ACTUATOR. between A/C con-
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. trol module and
2)Disconnect connector from A/C control mod- intake door actua-
ule and intake door actuator. tor.
3)Measure resistance of harness between A/C
control module and intake door actuator.
Connector & terminal:
(B282) No. 15 — (B91) No. 1
5 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 6. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND FRESH/RE- Ω? in harness
CIRC ACTUATOR. between A/C con-
Measure resistance of harness between A/C trol module and
control module and intake door actuator. intake door actua-
Connector & terminal: tor.
(B282) No. 7 — (B91) No. 2
6 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in A/C Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in A/C control module. control module? tact in A/C control Subaru distributor.
module.

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 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR ACTUATORS
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

B: MODE DOOR ACTUATOR

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Air flow outlet is not changed.
WIRING DIAGRAM:

AUTO A/C
A: B282 B: B283
CONTROL MODULE

A12
B12
B6

B77
1
3
2

MODE DOOR ACTUATOR

B77 A: B282 B: B283

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
3

HV0039

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 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR ACTUATORS
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AUTO A/C Is the voltage more than 10V? Go to step 2. Replace auto A/C
CONTROL MODULE SIDE. control module.
1)Turn ignition switch ON.
2)Turn A/C switch ON.
3)Measure voltage between auto A/C control
module harness connector terminal and chas-
sis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 6 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR ACTUATOR Is the voltage more than 10V? Go to step 3. Repair open circuit
SIDE. in harness
Measure voltage between mode door actuator between auto A/C
harness connector terminal and chassis control module
ground. and mode door
Connector & terminal actuator.
(B77) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
3 CHECK SIGNAL FOR AUTO A/C CONTROL Is the voltage approx. 5.5V? Go to step 4. Replace auto A/C
MODULE SIDE. control module.
Measure voltage between auto A/C control
module harness connector terminal and chas-
sis ground with oscilloscope.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 12 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
4 CHECK SIGNAL FOR ACTUATOR SIDE. Is the voltage approx. 5.5V? Go to step 5. Repair open circuit
Measure voltage between mode door actuator in harness
harness connector terminal and chassis between auto A/C
ground. control module
Connector & terminal and mode door
(B77) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (−): actuator.
5 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF ACTUATOR. Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 6. Repair open circuit
1)Turn ignition switch and A/C switch OFF. Ω? in harness
2)Measure resistance between mode door between mode
actuator harness connector terminal and chas- door actuator and
sis ground. chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B77) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
6 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact? Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in auto A/C control module tact. Subaru distributor.
and mode door actuator.

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 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR ACTUATORS
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

C: AIR MIX DOOR ACTUATOR

TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Outlet air temperature is not changed.
WIRING DIAGRAM:

AUTO A/C
A: B282 B: B283
CONTROL MODULE

B12
B5
A4

B293
1
3
2

AIR MIX DOOR ACTUATOR

B293 A: B282 B: B283

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
3

HV0040

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 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR ACTUATORS
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)

Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AUTO A/C Is the voltage more than 10V? Go to step 2. Replace auto A/C
CONTROL MODULE SIDE. control module.
1)Turn ignition switch ON.
2)Turn A/C switch ON.
3)Measure voltage between auto A/C control
module harness connector terminal and chas-
sis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 5 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
2 CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR ACTUATOR Is the voltage more than 10V? Go to step 3. Repair open circuit
SIDE. in harness
Measure voltage between air mix door actuator between auto A/C
harness connector terminal and chassis control module
ground. and air mix door
Connector & terminal cutuator.
(B293) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
3 CHECK SIGNAL FOR AUTO A/C CONTROL Is the voltage approx. 5.5V? Go to step 4. Replace auto A/C
MODULE SIDE. control module.
Measure voltage between auto A/C control
module harness connector terminal and chas-
sis ground with oscilloscope7.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
4 CHECK SIGNAL FOR ACTUATOR SIDE. Is the voltage approx. 5.5V? Go to step 5. Repair open circuit
Measure voltage between air mix door actuator in harness
harness connector terminal and chassis between auto A/C
ground with oscilloscope. control module
Connector & terminal and air mix door
(B293) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (−): actuator.
5 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF ACTUATOR. Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 6. Repair open circuit
1)Turn ignition switch and A/C switch OFF. Ω? in harness
2)Measure resistance between air mix door between air mix
actuator harness connector terminal and chas- door actuator and
sis ground. chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B293) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
6 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact? Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in auto A/C control module tact. Subaru distributor.
and air mix door actuator.

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8. Diagnostic Procedure for Sensors

A: AMBIENT SENSOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Fan speed is not switched when the fan speed control dial is in AUTO position.
WIRING DIAGRAM:

AMBIENT SENSOR

1
2
F78

F45
3
4

B62

1 : LHD MODEL: 2
B17
B9

RHD MODEL: 1

2 : LHD MODEL: 1
RHD MODEL: 2

AUTO A/C 3 : LHD MODEL: 4

A: B282 B: B283 RHD MODEL: 14
CONTROL MODULE
4 : LHD MODEL: 5
RHD MODEL: 13

F78 B: B283 F45 RHD F45 LHD

1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR. Is the resistance approx. 2.2 Go to step 2. Replace ambient
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. kΩ at 25°C (77°F)? sensor.
2)Disconnect connector from ambient sensor.
3)Measure resistance between connector ter-
minals of ambient sensor.
Terminals:
No. 1 — No. 2
2 CHECK INPUT SIGNALS FOR AMBIENT Is the voltage approx. 4.5 V? Go to step 6. Go to step 3.
SENSOR.
1)Turn ignition ON.
2)Measure voltage between (F78) connector
terminals.
Connector & terminal:
(F78) No. 1 — No. 2
3 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNALS FROM A/C CON- Is the voltage approx. 4.5 V? Go to step 6. Go to step 4.
TROL MODULE.
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2)Pull out A/C control panel.
3)Disconnect connector from ambient sensor.
4)Turn ignition switch to ON.
5)Measure voltage between connector termi-
nals of A/C control module.
Connector & terminal:
(B283) No. 9 (+) — No. 17 (−)
4 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 5. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND AMBIENT Ω? in harness
SENSOR. between A/C con-
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. trol module and
2)Disconnect connectors from A/C control ambient sensor.
module.
3)Measure resistance of harness between A/C
control module and ambient sensor.
Connector & terminal
LHD model:
(F78) No. 1 — (B283) No. 9
RHD model:
(F78) No. 2 — (B283) No. 9
5 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 6. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND AMBIENT Ω? in harness
SENSOR. between A/C con-
Measure resistance of harness between A/C trol module and
control module and ambient sensor. ambient sensor.
Connector & terminal
LHD model:
(F78) No. 2 — (B283) No. 17
RHD model:
(F78) No. 1 — (B283) No. 17
6 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in A/C Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in A/C control module. control module? tact in A/C control Subaru distributor.
module.

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B: IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
When turning AUTO switch to ON, blower fan speed, outlet port and inlet port is not changed.

If switch LED indicates that the sensor is malfunctioning, replace the A/C control module. The in-vehicle sen-
sor is built into the A/C control module and cannot be replaced as a single unit.

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C: EVAPORATOR SENSOR
WIRING DIAGRAM:

EVAPORATION
THRMO
SWITCH

2
1
B256

B17
B7

AUTO A/C
A: B282 B: B283
CONTROL MODULE

B256 B: B283

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK EVAPORATOR SENSOR. Is the resistance approx. 3.3 Go to step 2. Replace evapora-
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. kΩ at 20°C (68°F)? tor sensor.
2)Remove glove box.
3)Disconnect connector from evaporator sen-
sor.
4)Measure resistance between connector ter-
minals of evaporator sensor.
Terminals:
No. 1 — No. 2
2 CHECK INPUT SIGNALS FOR EVAPORA- Is the voltage approx. 4.5 V? Go to step 3. Replace evapora-
TOR SENSOR. tor sensor.
1)Turn ignition switch to “ON”.
2)Measure voltage between (B88) connector
terminal and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B256) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (−):
3 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNALS FROM A/C CON- Is the voltage approx. 4.5 V? Go to step 4. Go to step 6.
TROL MODULE.
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2)Pull out A/C control module.
3)Turn ignition switch to “ON”.
4)Measure voltage between A/C control mod-
ule connector terminals.
Connector & terminal:
(B283) No. 7 (+) — No. 17 (−)
4 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 5. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND EVAPORA- Ω? in harness
TOR SENSOR. between A/C con-
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. trol module and
2)Disconnect connectors from A/C control evaporator sensor.
module.
3)Measure resistance of harness between A/C
control module and evaporator sensor.
Connector & terminal:
(B256) No. 2 — (B283) No. 7
5 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 6. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND EVAPORA- Ω? in harness
TOR SENSOR. between A/C con-
Measure resistance of harness between A/C trol module and
control module and evaporator sensor. evaporator sensor.
Connector & terminal:
(B256) No. 1 — (B283) No. 17
6 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in A/C Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in A/C control module. control module? tact in A/C control Subaru distributor.
module.

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D: SUNLOAD SENSOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
• Sensor identified that sunlight is at maximum. Then, A/C system is controlled to COOL side.
• Sensor identified that sunlight is at minimum. Then, A/C system is controlled to HOT side.
NOTE:
When the sunload sensor is checked indoors or in the shade, open circuit might be indicated. Always check
the sunload sensor at a place where sun shines directly on it.

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WIRING DIAGRAM:

SUNLOAD
SENSOR

1
2
i51

B17
B16

AUTO A/C
A: B282 B: B283
CONTROL MODULE

i51 B: B283

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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Step Check Yes No

1 CHECK SUNLOAD SENSOR. Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 2. Replace sunload
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. Ω? sensor.
2)Remove sunload sensor. <Ref. to AC-35,
INSTALLATION, Sun-load Sensor (Auto A/
C).>
3)Measure resistance between sunload sensor
terminals.
Terminals:
No. 2 — No. 1
2 CHECK SUNLOAD SENSOR. Is the resistance more than 1 Go to step 3. Replace sunload
Make sure that there is no resistance in the MΩ? sensor.
reverse side terminals.
Terminals:
No. 1 — No. 2
3 CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE TO SUNLOAD Is the voltage approx. 4.5 V? Go to step 6. Go to step 4.
SENSOR.
1)Turn ignition switch to ON.
2)Measure input voltage to sunload sensor.
Connector & terminal:
(i51) No. 2 (+) — No. 1 (−)
4 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 5. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND SUNLOAD Ω? in harness
SENSOR. between A/C con-
1)Turn ignition switch to OFF. trol module and
2)Disconnect connectors from A/C control sunload sensor.
module.
3)Measure resistance of harness between A/C
control module and sunload sensor.
Connector & terminal:
(i51) No. 2 — (B283) No. 16
5 CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR BETWEEN Is the resistance less than 1 Go to step 6. Repair open circuit
A/C CONTROL MODULE AND SUNLOAD Ω? in harness
SENSOR. between A/C con-
Measure resistance of harness between A/C trol module and
control module and sunload sensor. sunload sensor.
Connector & terminal:
(i51) No. 1 — (B283) No. 17
6 CHECK POOR CONTACT. Is there poor contact in A/C Repair poor con- Contact with your
Check poor contact in A/C control module. control module? tact in A/C control Subaru distributor.
module.

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9. Symptom Related Diagnostic

A: GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS TABLE

Compartment temperature does not decrease

Compartment temperature does not increase

Compartment temperature does not quickly

Compartment temperature is higher than
Symptom

Illumination does not dim at night.

A/C system fails to operate when

"Fresh" to "Recirc" or vise versa.

Condenser fan does not operate

Blower motor does not rotate or

Air outlet cannot be switched.

or lower than the set value.

(No cool air is discharged).
A/C does not change from

(No hot air is discharged).

respond to the set value.

IG SW is turned "ON" .

during A/C operation.

rotates erroneously.
Burned-out fuse.
Component parts

Fuses (M/B No. 5, F/B No. 17)

Poor connector contacts

Ground

A/C control module

Air mix door actuator and potention meter (including

links)

Mode door actuator and potention meter (including

links)

Intake door actuator and potention meter (including

links)

Blower fan motor

Blower fan relay

A/C relay

Magnet clutch

Radiator fan motors (Main and sub)

Radiator fan relays (Main and sub)

Sensors (In-vehicle, ambient, water temperature,

evaporator, sunload, etc.)

In-vehicle sensor aspirator duct

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