How To Proceed With Troubleshooting (from 07/2011)
HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Hatchback): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT
* Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.
* *: Use the Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
(a) Inspect the battery voltage.
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.
Result
B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How To Proceed With Troubleshooting (from 07/2011)
C -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How To Proceed With Troubleshooting (from 07/2011)
A -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK FOR DTC*
(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output DTC Check / Clear (from 07/2011).
(b) Clear the DTCs.
(c) Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.
Result
B -- Go to step 7
A -- Continue to next step.
5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
(a) Refer to the Problem Symptoms Table Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.
Result
B -- Go to step 7
A -- Continue to next step.
6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
(a) Panel diagnosis (refrigerant shortage check) Check Mode Procedure (from 07/2011)*1
*1: w/ Cooler
(b) Data List / Active Test Scan Tool Testing and Procedures
(c) Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters
(d) On-Vehicle Inspection
(e) Inspection
(f) Check for DTCs after checking harness and connector DTC Check / Clear (from 07/2011).
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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