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Climate Control System Symptom Troubleshooting Index (2017 2018 2019)

Symptom  Diagnostic Procedure  Also Check for 
The blower and the heater controls and the A/C system do not work Symptom Troubleshooting 
  • Climate control DTCs 
  • Blown fuse No. D9 (10 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Poor ground at G402
  • Poor or loose connections at the terminals
The A/C compressor clutch and the cooling fan are inoperative, but the blower and heater controls work Probable cause: A/C pressure sensor circuit malfunction or evaporator temperature sensor circuit malfunction

Troubleshoot the A/C pressure sensor circuit:

NOTE:  The A/C pressure sensor circuit can malfunction without setting a DTC

The A/C compressor clutch does not engage, but the cooling fan operate, and the blower and heater controls work Symptom Troubleshooting 
Blower fan runs slower than expected in cold weather (when in AUTO mode)

NOTE:  It is normal for the blower fan to run slowly until the coolant temperature rises when in AUTO mode

Probable cause: Engine coolant temperature (ECT) circuit malfunction

Troubleshoot the ECT sensor circuit:

The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off *6 Probable cause:
  • A/C system is overcharged (Excessive pressure on high side of system causing pressure sensor to turn A/C compressor off)
  • Cooling fan inoperative
  • Low idle speed
  • Evaporator temperature sensor malfunction

    Do the evaporator temperature sensor test

The A/C compressor clutch does not disengage when the A/C switch is off Probable cause: The A/C compressor clutch circuit is on (energized) continuously, shorted to ground, stuck A/C compressor clutch relay, or the A/C compressor clutch is mechanically jammed

Do the A/C compressor clutch check , and repair any problems with the A/C compressor clutch

The A/C compressor relief valve. If it has vented refrigerant to the atmosphere, correct the problem with the A/C compressor clutch or the A/C compressor clutch circuit, then replace the A/C compressor relief valve

*1: Without navigation *2: With navigation*3: Without dual zone control*4: With dual zone control*5: 1.5 L engine*6: 2.4 L engine

Symptom  Diagnostic Procedure  Also Check for 
The A/C compressor relief valve has vented refrigerant

NOTE:  This indicates the A/C system high side pressure was high

Probable cause: A high-side restriction, the cooling fan is inoperative, or the A/C compressor clutch is not disengaging PGM-FI DTCs
Driver's and passenger's side vent temperatures vary by more than 11°C (20°F) Probable cause:
HDS does not communicate with the climate control unit or the vehicle Troubleshoot the DLC circuit  
A/C information does not display on the center display unit, but the blower, heater and A/C system controls work (climate control panel without display) Probable cause: Communication malfunction between the audio unit *1 or the audio-navigation unit *2 and the climate control unit

Check the B-CAN line between the audio unit *1 or the audio-navigation unit *2 and the climate control unit

Climate control DTCs 
Insufficient heating Climate control DTCs 

*1: Without navigation *2: With navigation*3: Without dual zone control*4: With dual zone control*5: 1.5 L engine*6: 2.4 L engine