Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Troubleshooting
In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine whether the malfunction is caused by low refrigerant, airflow, or the compressor. Use the following table to find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the order of probable causes. Check each part in order. Replace the relevant parts if necessary. After repairing the malfunction, check the entire system to make sure it operates satisfactorily. Standard:| Symptom | Suspected Area |
| No Fan Operation | 1. Blower Fuse |
| 2. Blower Motor | |
| 3. PWM Blower Module | |
| 4. Blower Speed Switch | |
| 5. Wire Harness | |
| No Air Temperature Control | 1. Engine Coolant Reservoir |
| 2. Heater Control Unit | |
| Compressor Does Not Operate | 1. Cooling Capacity |
| 2. A/C Fuse | |
| 3. Restriction Clutch | |
| 4. Compressor | |
| 5. A/C Pressure Sensor | |
| 6. A/C Switch | |
| 7. Evaporator Temperature Sensor | |
| 8. Wiring Harness | |
| Vent Air Not Cold | 1. Cooling Capacity |
| 2. Refrigerant Pressure | |
| 3. Drive Belt | |
| 4. Restriction Clutch | |
| 5. Compressor | |
| 6. A/C Pressure Sensor | |
| 7. Evaporator Temperature Sensor | |
| 8. A/C Switch | |
| 9. Heater Control Unit | |
| 10. Wire Harness | |
| Insufficient Cooling | 1. Cooling Capacity |
| 2. Drive Belt | |
| 3. Restriction Clutch | |
| 4. Compressor | |
| 5. Condenser | |
| 6. Expansion Valve | |
| 7. Evaporator | |
| 8. Refrigerant Lines | |
| 9. A/C Pressure Sensor | |
| 10. Heater Control Unit | |
| Engine Does Not Idle Well with A/C On | 1. Compressor |
| 2. Wiring Harness | |
| No Air Flow Control | 1. Heater Control Unit |
| No Mode Control | 1. Heater Control Unit |
| Cooling Fan Does Not Operate | 1. Cooling Fan Fuse |
| 2. Blower Motor | |
| 3. Engine ECM | |
| 4. Wiring Harness |
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