AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM > HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

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HINT:
  1. Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.
  2. *: Use the intelligent tester.



1.VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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    2.INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
    1. Inspect the battery voltage with the power switch off.

      Standard Voltage:
      11 to 14 V

      If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.


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    3.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 (Click here)
    A


    4.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 (Click here)
    A


    5.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 output
      A
      DTC is not output
      B



    B.
    Go to step 7
    A


    6.DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
    1. Find the output code in Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart (Click here).



    NEXT.
    Go to step 9

    7.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 9
    A


    8.OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
    1. Panel diagnosis (indicator check, sensor 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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    9.ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

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