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Diagnostics with Phenomenon: Inspection

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Symptoms Faulty parts
A/C system fails to operate.
  • Fuse (F/B No. 7, 22, 31)
  • Connector (Poor contact)
  • Ground
  • Auto A/C control module
  • Blower fan motor
  • Blower fan relay
  • A/C relay
  • Compressor (Magnet clutch)
  • Evaporator sensor
  • ECM
Fuse is blown out.
  • Fuse (F/B No. 7, 22, 31)
  • Connector (Poor contact)
Illumination cannot dim.
  • Fuse (F/B No. 7, 22, 31)
  • Connector (Poor contact)
  • Auto A/C control module
Blower fan does not rotate or fan speed cannot be controlled.
  • Fuse (F/B No. 7, 22, 31)
  • Connector (Poor contact)
  • Ground
  • Auto A/C control module
  • Blower fan motor
  • Blower fan relay
  • Power transistor
Unable to switch suction vents.
  • Connector (Poor contact)
  • Auto A/C control module
  • Intake door actuator
Unable to switch vents.
  • Connector (Poor contact)
  • Auto A/C control module
  • Mode door actuator
Compartment temperature does not rise. (Warm air does not come out.)
  • Connector (Poor contact)
  • Auto A/C control module
  • Air mix door actuator
  • In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and sunload sensor
  • In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
Compartment temperature does not lower. (Cold air does not come out.)
  • Connector (Poor contact)
  • Auto A/C control module
  • Air mix door actuator
  • A/C relay
  • Compressor (Magnet clutch)
  • Radiator fan motor
  • Radiator fan relay
  • In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and sunload sensor
  • In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
Compartment temperature is higher or lower than setting temperature.
  • Auto A/C control module
  • Air mix door actuator
  • In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and sunload sensor
  • In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
Compartment temperature does not quickly respond to setting temperature.
  • Air mix door actuator
  • In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and sunload sensor
  • In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
Radiator fan does not rotate during A/C operation.
  • Radiator fan motor
  • Radiator fan relay
  • ECM