DESCRIPTION
Air conditioning system data and the 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.
CHECK DLC3
Check the DLC3 Click here.
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.
INDICATOR CHECK
Turn the engine switch off.
Turn the engine switch on (ACC) and wait at least 5 seconds.
Turn the engine switch on (IG) while pressing the air conditioning panel AUTO switch and recirculation/fresh switch simultaneously. Hold both switches until the indicator check screen appears.
*A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
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.
Tech Tips
The sensor check automatically starts when the indicator check is completed.
Press the OFF switch to cancel check mode.
*A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
*a | Indicator Blinking Pattern | *b | ON |
*c | OFF | *d | 1 Sec. |
SENSOR CHECK (DTC CHECK)
Start the engine and warm it up.
Perform the indicator check.
Tech Tips
After the indicator check is completed, the system enters DTC check mode automatically.
Read the DTCs displayed on the display.
*A | for Navigation Receiver Type (for LHD) | *B | for Navigation Receiver Type (for RHD) |
*C | for Radio and Display Type (for LHD) | *D | for Radio and Display Type (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 Click here.
When there are no problems, DTC 00 is output.
As an example, the illustration shows that DTC 12 is output.
If the steps 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.
*A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
Tech Tips
Press the OFF switch to finish panel diagnosis.
Clear DTCs
During the sensor check, press the "FRONT DEF" switch and "REAR DEF" switch simultaneously.
*A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |