Tech Tips
Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
| NEXT |
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INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
| Standard voltage |
|---|
| 11 to 14 V |
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
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CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally .
for LHD: Click here.
for RHD: Click here.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| CAN DTC is not output | A |
| CAN DTC is output (for LHD) | B |
| CAN DTC is output (for RHD) | C |
| B |
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GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here |
| C |
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GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here |
| A |
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CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
Use the intelligent tester to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally Click here.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| LIN DTC is not output | A |
| LIN DTC is output | B |
| B |
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GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here |
| A |
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CHECK FOR DTC*
Check for DTCs Click here.
Clear the DTCs Click here.
Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the air conditioning system DTC by simulating the conditions indicated by the DTC. Then recheck for DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTC is not output | A |
| DTC is output | B |
| B |
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GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Click here |
| A |
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Refer to the Problem Symptoms Table Click here.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table | A |
| Fault is listed in problem symptoms table | B |
| B |
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ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
| A |
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OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
Terminals of ECU Click here
Data List/Active Test Click here
On-vehicle Inspection
Inspection
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ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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CONFIRMATION TEST
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