Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - AIR CONDITIONING

COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH - INSPECTION

1. INSPECT A/C COMPRESSOR
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Inspection. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
    E8-1 (MG+) - A-1AlwaysBelow 1 Ω
    E8-1 (MG;) - Body groundAlways10 kΩ or higher

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the A/C compressor.


2. INSPECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Inspection. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Measure the resistance of the connector.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
    A-1 - Body groundAlways3.4 to 3.8 Ω

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the magnetic clutch.


When connector terminal A1 is connected to the positive (+) battery terminal, check that the following occurs: 1) the magnetic clutch's operating sound can be heard, and 2) the magnetic clutch's hub and rotor lock.

3. INSPECT A/C COMPRESSOR (LOCK SENSOR)
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Inspection. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
    E8-2 (SSR+) - E8-5 (SSR-)160 to 320 Ω

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the A/C compressor.


4. INSPECT A/C COMPRESSOR (SOLENOID)
Compressor And Magnetic Clutch - Inspection. AIR CONDITIONING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

  • Standard resistance:
  • Tester ConnectionConditionSpecified Condition
    E8-3 (SOL+) - E8-6 (SOL-)20°C (68°F)10 to 11 Ω

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the A/C compressor.