Diagnostic Procedure
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- STEP 1. Check the operation of the heater control panel assembly (A/C-ECU)
Check that the A/C switch, rear window defogger switch and air volume control dial can operate.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: INSPECTION PROCEDURE 11: Refer to HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (A/C-ECU) POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM .
- STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), DTC check.
Check that the diagnostic trouble code related to the air conditioning is not stored.
Q: Is the diagnostic trouble code stored?
- YES: Carry out the diagnostic trouble code procedures. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
- NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check actuator test of heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU) check.
Carry out the actuator test. (Refer to ACTUATOR TEST TABLE ).
Item No.5: In/out select damper
Q: Does the blower motor work normally?
- YES: This diagnosis is complete.
- NO: Go to Step 4.
- STEP 4. Check of open circuit in F/RA, F/RA' F/RB and F/RB' line between outside/inside air selection damper control motor and heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU) connector.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 5.
- NO: Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
- STEP 5. Replace the air outside/inside air circulation switching damper motor, and then recheck the trouble symptom.
Check to see that the outside air/inside air circulation switching damper motor operates normally.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: This diagnosis is complete.
- NO: Replace the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU).