AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM


  1. DESCRIPTION

    Air conditioning system data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read through the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the GTS to check for malfunctions and perform troubleshooting.

  2. CHECK DLC3

    Check the DLC3.

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  3. LIST OF OPERATION METHODS

    By operating each of the air conditioning control switches as shown in the diagram below, it is possible to enter diagnostic check mode.

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  4. INDICATOR CHECK


    1. Turn the engine switch off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and press the radio receiver assembly (A/C control panel) AUTO and recirculation/fresh switches simultaneously within 5 seconds.

      B005NL9C01
      *A for LHD *B for RHD

    3. The indicator check is automatically performed when panel diagnosis is activated. Check that the indicators light up and go off 4 times at 1 second intervals continuously.

      B005OLXC01
      *A for LHD *B for RHD
      *a Indicator Blinking Pattern *b ON
      *c OFF *d 1 Sec.

      Tech Tips


      • The sensor check automatically starts when the indicator check is completed.

      • Press the OFF switch to cancel check mode.

      • The indicators on the air conditioning control screen of the multi-display will also blink. (w/ Multi-display)

  5. SENSOR CHECK (DTC CHECK)


    1. Perform the indicator check.

      Tech Tips

      After the indicator check is completed, the system enters DTC check mode automatically.

    2. Read the DTCs displayed on the display.

      B005L87C01
      *A for LHD *B for RHD
      *a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) - -

      Note

      In sensor check mode, which is automatically entered after indicator check mode, troubleshooting may be partially performed. Be sure to perform the sensor check again.

      Tech Tips

      Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart for details of the codes.

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      • When there are no problems, DTC 00 is output.

      • As an example, the illustration shows that DTC 12 is output.

      • DTCs displayed on the radio receiver assembly (A/C control panel) will also be displayed on the air conditioning control screen of the multi-display. (w/ Multi-display)

    3. If the DTCs are difficult to read because they change automatically, Press the driver side TEMP up switch to display the steps one at a time so that they can be read easily. The items are displayed step by step each time the driver side TEMP up switch is pressed.

      B005QB1C01
      *A for LHD *B for RHD

      Tech Tips

      Press the OFF switch to finish panel diagnosis.

    4. Clear DTCs.


      1. During the sensor check, press the front defroster switch and rear defogger switch simultaneously.

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        *A for LHD *B for RHD