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A/C Control System Self-Diagnosis

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1 SET SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE BY OPERATING A/C CONTROL PANEL. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Start the engine while holding down the AUTO switch and FRESH/RECIRC switch.
    NOTE: Self-diagnosis can also be performed with ignition switch ON, but start the engine because observing the compressor operation is difficult.
  3. All the indicators blink four times.
Does the self-diagnosis function operate and do all the indicators flash four times? Go to step . Refer to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WHEN SELF DIAGNOSIS USING A/C CONTROL PANEL DOES NOT OPERATE .
2 CHECK EACH SENSOR AND POTENTIOMETER. 
  1. After the indicators stop blinking, automatically change to the Inspection Mode of sensor and potentiometer.
    NOTE: Display items can be changed each time the A/C switch is pressed. (Step Operation)
  2. Read the code appeared on the display. When no open circuit or short-circuit is found in each sensor and potentiometer, code "20" is displayed on the screen. When open circuit or short-circuit is found in each sensor and potentiometer, codes except "20" are displayed on the screen.
    NOTE: It takes one minute or more to complete all diagnostic steps after the engine has started.
Are other codes except "20" displayed? Repair the defective circuit. Refer to SENSOR CHECK TABLE . Go to step .
3 CHECK EACH ACTUATOR, BLOWER FAN AND COMPRESSOR. 
  1. After completing each sensor and potentiometer inspection, change to the Inspection Mode of actuator, blower fan and compressor by pressing the defroster switch.
  2. Each mode will change and operate automatically every four seconds.
    NOTE: Operation mode items can be changed each time the A/C switch is pressed. (Step Operation)
  3. Check the operation of actuator, blower fan and compressor in each mode according to the operating mode table. Refer to OPERATING MODE TABLE .
Do the actuator, blower fan and compressor operate as described in the operating mode table? A/C control system is normal. Press the OFF switch and complete the self-diagnosis function. Repair each defective part.