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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Instrument Cluster Ionizer

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 51Engine Electrical System — 26Emission Control System — 23Engine/Fuel Control System — 44Clutch System — 12MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 12AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM — 42Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 14Drive Shaft and Axle — 22Suspension System — 30Steering System — 16Restraint — 21Braking System — 47Body Work (Interior and Exterior) — 145Body Electrical System — 162Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning — 39
8steps
~48min
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Description and Operation

Description

The instrument cluster ionizer sanitizes and removes unpleasant odors from the air conditioner or intake air, and purifies the air inside the vehicle. When the ignition is turned on, the ionizer switches from the "CLEAN" mode to the "ION" mode. In the "CLEAN" mode, the instrument cluster ionizer generates negative and positive ions to help remove odors from the air. In the "ION" mode, the instrument cluster generates negative ions and purifies the air inside the vehicle.

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Press the MODE switch more than 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the OFF button.
    Display Description of Malfunction
    00 Normal
    44 Instrument Cluster Ion Generation Malfunction

    * For a description of the diagnostic procedure, refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code manual.

Diagnosis with GDS

  1. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system can be diagnosed quickly (defective parts) using the Global Diagnostic System (GDS). ※ The GDS provides the following information. (1) Self-diagnosis: checks and displays diagnostic trouble codes (DTC). (2) Current data: checks the status of input/output signals. (3) Active test: checks system operating conditions. (4) Additional functions: in addition to control, such as zero point adjustment.
  2. Select the "Vehicle Model" and the system to be checked in order to inspect the vehicle with the scan tool.
  3. Select the "Current Data" menu to check the current status of the input/output data. Input/output data for sensors related to the instrument cluster ionizer can be checked.

REPLACEMENT

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the center instrument panel. (Refer to Body - "Center Instrument Panel")
  3. Remove the passenger side spray hose (A).
  4. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the passenger side temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
  5. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

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