[ Model - ECLIPSE CROSS / Year - 2018 ]
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: Cool air does not come
2018 / ECLIPSE CROSS / EC - Workshop Manual
55 -HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION > TROUBLESHOOTING > SYMPTOM PROCEDURES > COOL AIR DOES NOT COME
 
 
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
If the blower air temperature can not be cool when turning A/C switch ON and lowering the preset temperature, inadequate refrigerant quantity, sensors, harness or connectors may be suspected.
 
 
 
PROBABLE CAUSE
Damaged wiring harness or connectors
 
 
 
 
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
STEP 1. Check the blower operation.
Check that air blows through the air outlets.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(2) Blower knob: Other than OFF
(3) Check that the air comes out of the blower.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 2.
Refer to Inspection Procedure 3 "The blower does not work" .
 
STEP 2. Check the A/C compressor operation.
Check that the compressor operates under the following conditions.
  • Engine operation
  • Air conditioner switch: ON
  • Blower knob: Maximum air volume
  • Temperature control dial: MAX COOL
noteThe compressor does not work when the blower intake temperature is 0°C or less.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 3.
Refer to Inspection Procedure 5 "The A/C compressor does not work" .
 
STEP 3. M.U.T.-IIISE diagnosis code
Check that the diagnosis code related to the air conditioner is not set.
Is the diagnosis code set?
Carry out the diagnosis code procedures (Refer to ).
Go to Step 4.
 
STEP 4. Refrigerant level check.
Check that the refrigerant level is adequate (Refer to ).
Is the check result normal?
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Charge or remove the refrigerant level (Refer to ).