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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

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  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

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  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 

    HINT: 

    • In troubleshooting, in order to check the problem symptoms accurately and judge correctly, avoid having any preconceptions. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
    • Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past malfunctions that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
    • The following 5 items are important points for problem analysis:
      What Vehicle model, system name
      When Date and time, frequency, whether the problem occurred recently or has been occurring for a long time
      Where Whether the problem occurs at specified place
      Under what conditions? Whether the doors were locked or unlocked, whether the ignition switch to ON, whether the engine was running
      How did it happen? Ask the customer for details about the vehicle operating conditions, environment and malfunction.

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  3. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Inspect the auxiliary battery voltage with the ignition switch off.

      Standard voltage

      11 to 14 V

      HINT: 

      A simple method to determine whether the auxiliary battery is depleted is to operate the horn.

      If the auxiliary voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.

    2. Check the fuses and relays.
    3. Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.
    4. Using the Techstream, check the Data List item "Operation Limitation Control History Count".

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2020 - ]

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Operation Limitation Control History Count (Level1)
      Operation Limitation Control History Count (Level2)

      HINT: 

      If a value other than zero is displayed for "Operation Limitation Control History Count (Level1)" or "Operation Limitation Control History Count (Level2)", air conditioning system operation may have been limited in the past. If the operation is still limited, the message "High Power Consumption Partial Limit on AC/Heater Operation" will be displayed on the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly. In this case, inspect the charging system.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [10/2023 - ]

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  4. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for CAN communication system DTCs.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2019 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [02/2019 - ]

    Result: 

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  5. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check for LIN communication system DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2018 - 10/2023] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [11/2024 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      LIN communication system DTCs are not output A
      LIN communication system DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2018 - 12/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 10/2023] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

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  6. CHECK FOR DTC* (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
      1. for AWD: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]
      2. for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

    2. Clear the DTCs.
      1. for AWD: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]
      2. for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Clear DTCs 

    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the air conditioning system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.
      1. for AWD: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]
      2. for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM 

    1. for AWD: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]
    2. for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

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  7. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - ]

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes 

    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - ]

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Clear DTCs 

    3. Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the air conditioning system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [02/2019 - ]

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTCs are output B

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - ]

    Result: 

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  8. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Operate each switch on the air conditioning control assembly to check that the air conditioning system operates normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Air conditioning system operates normally A
      Air conditioning system does not operate normally B

    Result: 

    ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CHECK ITEMS 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

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  9. CHECK BLOWER FUNCTION 
    1. Operate the blower switch on the air conditioning control assembly to check that the blower function is controlled normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Blower function is controlled normally A
      Blower function is not controlled normally B

    Result: 

    ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CHECK ITEMS 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

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  10. CHECK FRESH/RECIRCULATION CONTROL FUNCTION 
    1. Operate the blower switch on the air conditioning control assembly to check that the fresh/recirculation control function is controlled normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Fresh/recirculation control function is controlled normally A
      Fresh/recirculation control function is not controlled normally B

    Result: 

    ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CHECK ITEMS 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

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  11. CHECK AIR OUTLET CHANGING FUNCTION 
    1. Operate the MODE switch on the air conditioning control assembly to check that the air outlet changing function is controlled normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Air outlet changing function is controlled normally A
      Air outlet changing function is not controlled normally B

    Result: 

    ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CHECK ITEMS 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

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  12. CHECK COOL AIR FUNCTION 
    1. Operate the A/C switch and temperature adjustment switch on the air conditioning control assembly to check that the cooling performance is controlled normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Cooling performance is controlled normally A
      Cooling performance is not controlled normally B

    Result: 

    ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CHECK ITEMS 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

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  13. CHECK HEATER FUNCTION 
    1. Operate the A/C switch and temperature adjustment switch on the air conditioning control assembly to check that the heating performance is controlled normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Heating performance is controlled normally A
      Heating performance is not controlled normally B

    Result: 

    ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VEHICLE CHECK ITEMS 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [02/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [10/2022 - ]

    Result: 

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  14. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2018 - ]

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  15. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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