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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

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Tip:
  • Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.

  • *: Use the intelligent tester.


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    VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP


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    INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE


    1. Inspect the 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 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
      • GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
      • A
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    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 B

      • B
      • GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
      • A
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    CHECK FOR DTC*


    1. Check for DTCs and note any code that is output.

    2. Clear the DTCs.

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

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

      • B
      • Go to step 8
      • A
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    PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE


    1. Refer to 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
      • Go to step 8
      • A
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    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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    ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE


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