Heating / Air Conditioning

Problem Symptoms Table

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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
Air Conditioning System

Symptom

Suspected Area

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All functions of the A/C system do not operate

IG power source circuit

Back-up power source circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

A/C amplifier

Air flow control: No blower operation

Blower motor circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

A/C amplifier

Air flow control: No blower control

Blower motor circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

A/C amplifier

Air flow control: Insufficient air flow

Blower motor circuit

A/C amplifier

Temperature control: No cool air comes out

Refrigerant volume

-

Refrigerant pressure

Air conditioning pressure sensor circuit

Air conditioning compressor magnetic clutch circuit*1

Compressor lock sensor circuit*1

Compressor solenoid circuit

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Driver side)

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Front passenger side)

Evaporator temperature sensor circuit

Room temperature sensor circuit

Ambient temperature sensor circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

Expansion valve

A/C amplifier

ECM*1

ECM*2

Temperature control: No warm air comes out

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Driver side)

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Front passenger side)

Evaporator temperature sensor circuit

Room temperature sensor circuit

Ambient temperature sensor circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

A/C amplifier

ECM*1

ECM*2

Temperature control: Output air is warmer or cooler than the set temperature or response is slow

Refrigerant volume

-

Refrigerant pressure

Air conditioning compressor magnetic clutch circuit*1

Compressor lock sensor circuit*1

Compressor solenoid circuit

Solar sensor circuit (for Driver side)

Solar sensor circuit (for Front passenger side)

Room temperature sensor circuit

Ambient temperature sensor circuit

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Driver side)

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Front passenger side)

Air inlet damper control servo motor circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

Radiator unit sub-assembly

Expansion valve

A/C amplifier

ECM*1

ECM*2

Temperature control: No temperature control (only Max. cool or Max. warm)

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Driver side)

Air mix damper control servo motor circuit (for Front Passenger side)

Room temperature sensor circuit

Ambient temperature sensor circuit

Evaporator temperature sensor circuit

Solar sensor circuit (for Driver side)

Solar sensor circuit (for Front passenger side)

Air conditioning control panel circuit

A/C amplifier

No air inlet control

Air inlet damper control servo motor circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

A/C amplifier

No air flow mode control

Air outlet damper control servo motor circuit

Air conditioning control panel circuit

A/C amplifier

Engine does not start for heater

Air conditioning compressor magnetic clutch circuit*1

Compressor lock sensor circuit*1

Compressor solenoid circuit

A/C amplifier

Blinking of A/C indicator

Compressor solenoid circuit

A/C amplifier

Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are not recorded. Set mode is cleared when ignition switch is off.

Back-up power source circuit

A/C amplifier

  • *1: for 2GR-FE
  • *2: for 1AR-FE

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