Power Transistor HVAC: Testing and Inspection

2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION




1. INSPECT POWER TRANSISTOR
a. Connect the positive (+) lead to terminal 1 through 12 V - 3.4 W test bulb and the negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
b. Check the test bulb lights up when another positive (+) lead is connected to terminal 2 through a 12 V - 3.4 W test bulb.

If operation is not as specified, replace the power transistor.




c. Measure the resistance between terminals 3 and 4

Standard resistance: 2.0 to 2.4 kOhms

If resistance is not as specified, replace the power transistor.
RENDER: 1.0x

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