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Scan Tool Testing and Procedures








AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

1. DATA LIST
HINT: From the DATA LIST displayed on the intelligent tester, you can read the value of the display, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as the first step of troubleshooting is one way to shorten labor time.

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / AIR CONDITIONER / DATA LIST.
(d) Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.

AIR CONDITIONER:









HINT: *1: It differs depending on the user setting.

2. ACTIVE TEST
HINT: Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the intelligent tester allows the relay, VSV, actuator and so on to operate without parts removal. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as the first step of troubleshooting is one way to shorten labor time.
It is possible to display the DATA LIST on the intelligent tester during the ACTIVE TEST.

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/MOBD / AIR CONDITIONER / ACTIVE TEST.
(d) Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.

AIR CONDITIONER: