AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Tech Tips


  • Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.

  • *: Use the intelligent tester.


  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP


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  2. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE

    Standard voltage
    11 to 14 V

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding.


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  3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*


    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC is output (for LHD) B
      CAN DTC is output (for RHD) C

      B
      C
      A
  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*


    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      LIN DTC is not output A
      LIN DTC is output B

      B
      A
  5. CHECK FOR DTC*


    1. Check for DTCs Click here.

    2. Clear the DTC Click here.

    3. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC. Recheck for DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

      B
      A
  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE


    1. Refer to the problem symptoms table Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
      Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

      B
      A
  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*


    1. Actuator Check Click here

    2. Data List / Active Test Click here

    3. Terminals of ECU Click here

    4. On-vehicle Inspection

    5. Inspection


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  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE


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