INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: 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 CAUSES



  • The refrigerant quantity is inadequate.
  • Damaged harness wires and connectors
  • Malfunction of the blower motor
  • Malfunction of the fin thermo sensor
  • Malfunction of the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU)
  • Malfunction of the engine-ECU
  • Malfunction of the dual pressure switch
  • Malfunction of the A/C compressor and clutch

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III CAN bus diagnostics.


Use the M.U.T.-III to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus lines. (Refer to GROUP 54C - Troubleshooting ).

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code for heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU).


Check that the diagnosis code related to the air conditioner is not set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Carry out the diagnosis code procedures (Refer to ).
Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the M.U.T.-III diagnosis code for engine-ECU.


Check whether the engine-ECU sets any of the diagnosis codes below:
P0537: Air thermo sensor circuit low input
P0538: Air thermo sensor circuit high input

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

YES <4G6> : Carry out the diagnosis code procedures (Refer to GROUP 13A - Code No. P0537: Air thermo sensor circuit low input <A/C>, Code No. P0538: Air thermo sensor circuit high Input <A/C>).
YES <4D5> : Carry out the diagnosis code procedures (Refer to GROUP 13B - Code No. P0537: Air thermo sensor circuit low input , Code No. P0538: Air thermo sensor circuit high Input ).
YES <4N1> : Carry out the diagnosis code procedures (Refer to GROUP 13C - Code No. P0537: Air thermo sensor circuit low input , Code No. P0538: Air thermo sensor circuit high Input ).
Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Check the blower operation.


Check that air blows through the air outlets.
(1)Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(2)Air volume adjusting knob: Other than OFF
(3)Check that the air comes out of the blower.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 5.
Refer to Inspection Procedure 3 "The blower does not work" .

STEP 5. Check the A/C compressor operation.


Check that the compressor operates under the following conditions.

  • Engine operation
  • Air volume adjusting knob: Maximum air volume
  • Temperature adjusting knob: MAX COOL

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 6.
Refer to Inspection Procedure 8 "The A/C compressor and clutch assembly does not work" .

STEP 6. Refrigerant level check.


Check that the refrigerant level is adequate (Refer to GROUP 55A -Refrigerant level check, draining and charging ).

Q. Is the check result normal?

YES : Go to Step 7.
Correct the refrigerant amount.

STEP 7. Check the dual pressure switch.


Refer to GROUP 55A - Pressure switch check .

Q. Is the dual pressure switch in good condition?

Go to Step 8.
Replace the dual pressure switch (Refer to GROUP 55A - Refrigerant Line ).

STEP 8. Voltage measurement at dual pressure switch connector.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Voltage between terminal 1 and body earth.
OK: System voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 10.
Go to Step 9.

STEP 9. Check of open circuit in dual pressure switch line between dual pressure switch connector AC/S terminal and engine-ECU connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair or replace the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 10. Voltage measurement at heater control panel.


(1)Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
(2)Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3)Voltage between terminal 10 and body earth.
OK: System voltage

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 12.
Go to Step 11.

STEP 11. Check of open circuit in dual pressure switch line heater control panel (A/C-ECU) connector A/C terminal and dual pressure switch connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Repair or replace the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 12. Retest the system


Q. Is the check result normal?

Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
NO <4G6> : Replace the engine-ECU (Refer to GROUP 13A - Engine-ECU ). Then go to Step 13.
NO <4D5> : Replace the engine-ECU (Refer to GROUP 13B - Engine-ECU ). Then go to Step 13.
NO <4N1> : Replace the engine-ECU (Refer to GROUP 13C - Engine-ECU ). Then go to Step 13.

STEP 13. Retest the system


Q. Is the check result normal?

This diagnosis is complete.
Replace the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU) (Refer to ).