Front Window Fogging [11/2018 - 02/2019]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- CHECK REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (READY).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Utility / Refrigerant Gas Volume Check.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility
Tester Display Refrigerant Gas Volume Check - Prepare the vehicle according to the table below.MEASUREMENT CONDITION:
Item Condition Vehicle Condition Power switch on (READY) Doors Fully closed (windows also fully closed) A/C Switch On Recirculation/fresh Control Switch Recirculation Set Temperature MAX COLD Blower Speed HI Air Conditioning Air Inlet Temperature 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F) HINT:
- Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- A message indicating a refrigerant shortage is displayed on the Techstream and the air conditioning system turns off if the amount of refrigerant in the system is insufficient.
- DTCs are not stored when performing the refrigerant shortage check using the Techstream.
- *1: This inspection can be judged correctly only if the ambient temperature is within a range of 0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F). Therefore, postpone the test if the temperature is low.
- *2: This inspection can be judged correctly only if the air inlet temperature is within a range of 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F). Therefore, postpone the test if the temperature is out of range.
Result
Result Amount of Refrigerant Refrigerant shortage Insufficient or leakage Refrigerant correct Correct OK
"Refrigerant correct" is displayed on the Techstream.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
- for HFC-134a (R134a): Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2018 - 08/2020]
- for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf): Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Result:
OK
See step 2
- CHECK OPERATION
- When the MODE switch on the air conditioning control assembly is pushed, check that the air conditioning system changes DEF mode according to the switch operation.
OK
Air conditioning system changes DEF mode.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
GO TO ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE USING GAUGE). Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
Result:
NG
GO TO DTC B1443. Refer to DTC B1443: Air Outlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit [11/2018 - 02/2019]
- When the MODE switch on the air conditioning control assembly is pushed, check that the air conditioning system changes DEF mode according to the switch operation.