Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 556

1A–92 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Operation and Functions of Control Panel Switches

Auto Switch

1. Pressing this switch turns on the automatic control

mode.  It resets all manual switches except that for
the fan control.  However, when the Manual REC is
selected for the intake or the Manual Open is
selected, the modes are maintained.

2. It causes the A/C (air conditioner) to the ON mode

(this function, however, available only when the fan is
turned on and also the compressor is turned on
because of the given outside air temperature level).

Indication

D

The AUTO LED is turned off.

D

Currently selected mode for the Mode and Intake are
respectively indicated.

D

The A/C LED remains turned on even if the
compressor has been turned off because of the given
outside air temperature level.  Pressing the air
conditioning switch in this state turns off the A/C LED.

Mode Switch

1. Pressing the VENT, B/L or FOOT switch selects the

corresponding mode.

2. When the Auto is selected for the Mode and Intake,

pressing the mode switch fixes the Intake to the
immediately preceding status.

Indication

D

The AUTO LED is turned off.

D

Currently selected blow port is indicated.

DEF Switch

Press this switch to select the DEF mode.

Blow port

Intake port

A/C

MIX

DEF

Auto FRESH *1

ON mode *2

Auto

*1: When the manual REC is selected for the Intake, the
manual REC is maintained.
*2: The ON mode is enabled only when the fun is turned
on, and also the compressor is turned on because of the
given outside air temperature level.

Indication

D

The AUTO LED is turned off.

D

The DEF LED and the A/C LED are turned on.

D

The indication of the intake LED depends on the
system condition.

F01RX006

Intake Switch

Pressing this switch sequentially selects a different intake
port in the following order.

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F01RX005

Indication

D

The Auto LED maintains unaffected.

D

Currently selected intake port is indicated.

F01RX007

Fan Switch

1. Sets the fan to the specified mode.
2. Even when the fan switch is turned off, status display

for the Mode, Intake is maintained.

Temperature Control Knob

1. This knob is operable only when the fan is turned on.

It may be used for the MAX control of each block
except the fan.

2. When the manual mode is selected for the fan control,

this manual mode is maintained.

MAX Control

Mix

Fan

Mode

Intake

A/C

MAX/COOL

Full cool

MAX/HI

VENT

REC*1

ON mode*2

MAX/HEAT

Full hot

AUTO/HI

FOOT*3

FRESH

Current status is

maintained

*1: In the A/C: OFF mode, FRESH shall be selected.
*2: The ON mode is available only when ON is selected

for the fan as well as for the cold outside air
ON/OFF selection.

*3: When the MAX control is selected from the DEF

mode, this DEF mode shall be maintained.

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Indication

D

As long as the MAX control is selected, the
immediately preceding indication shall be maintained
for the AUTO.

D

Status display is provided for others.

Air Conditioning Switch

Pressing this switch turns on or off the A/C (air
conditioning) control.  (The compressor remains turned
off if the fan is turned off and also the compressor has
been turned off because of the given outside air
temperature level.)

Indication

1. The A/C LED remains turned on even if the

compressor has been turned off because of the given
outside air temperature level.  In this case, however,
the AUTO or DEF switch must be turned on and the
A/C ON mode must also be turned on (by the MAX/C
mode).

2. Pressing the A/C switch from the above state (1)

turns off the A/C LED.

Overview of Construction, Movement
and Control of Major Parts of
Automatic Air Conditioner System

Automatic Air Conditioner Control Unit

Equipped with the built-in micro-computer, this control
unit operates on signals from sensors and input signals
from switches to offer total control of the blower fan, and
actuators used for the mode door, intake door and air mix
door.
Its self-diagnosis function enables quicker access to a
failed part and its more accurate troubleshooting.

In Car Sensor

It is a sensor used for detecting room temperature of a
vehicle.  This sensor converts a given room temperature
into a resistance value before entering the data to the
automatic air conditioner control unit.
This in car sensor unites the power driven aspirator and
the motor fan so that a small amount of room air may be
constantly fed to the sensor.
This sensor is provided on the control panel.

865RY00020

Legend

(1) In Car Sensor
(2) Automatic Air Conditioner Control Unit

Ambient Sensor

This sensor is used for detecting temperature outside the
vehicle.  It converts a given outside air temperature into a
resistance value before entering the data to the automatic
air conditioner control unit.
Thermal effects from the condenser and radiator during
idling after a run can be measured and offset the
automatic amplifier.
This sensor is provided on the side plate situated at upper
right side of the condenser.

875R200029

Legend

(1) Ambient Sensor
(2) Condenser Assembly

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Duct Sensor

The duct sensor is the sensor to detect temperature
change of the side of evaporator blower coming by fresh
recirculation of intake door or “on” “off” of compressor.
The temperature is converted to resistant rate.
And it works as thermostat to control to prevent freezing
of evaporator.
This sensor is installed in the upper case of evaporator.

860RY00007

Legend

(1) Sensor Part
(2) Duct Sensor Assembly
(3) Evaporator Assembly

Sun Sensor

It is a photodiode used for detecting quantity of solar
radiation.  This sensor converts the offset signal
generated by changes in the interior temperature (which
results from fluctuations in solar radiation) into
photoelectric current to enter into the automatic heater/air
conditioner control unit.
This sensor is provided at top of the defroster grill.

826RY00012

Legend

(1) Sun Sensor

Power Transistor

Receiving base current from the automatic air conditioner
control unit, the power transistor implements stage–less
speed change of the blower fan motor.  This transistor is
provided on the evaporator.

874RY00011

Legend

(1) Evaporator Assembly
(2) Power Transistor