NO.7 NO COOL AIR
id070300804800
7
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No cool air.
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DESCRIPTION
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• Magnetic clutch does not operate.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• A/C compressor system malfunction (Step 2)
• Incorrect amount of refrigerant (Step 3)
• A/C switch indicator light malfunction (Step 4 - 6)
• A/C relay system malfunction (F2, G6: Step 7, 11, 12/WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2: Step 7, 11- 13)
• Refrigerant pressure switch malfunction (Step 8)
• PCM A/C cut-off control system (Step 9, 23)
• PCM (IG1 signal) system malfunction (Step 10, 22)
• Magnetic clutch system malfunction (Step 14)
• PCM (A/C signal) system malfunction (F2, G6: Step 15 - 17/WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2: Step 15, 17)
• Evaporator A/C amplifier, A/C switch malfunction (Step 18 - 21)
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Diagnostic procedure
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INSPECTION |
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1
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INSPECT AIR BLOW OUT
• Does air blow out?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 1 of troubleshooting indexes 1, 2.
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2
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INSPECT A/C COMPRESSOR OPERATION
• Start engine.
• Turn both A/C switch and fan switch on.
• Does A/C compressor operate?
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Yes
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Go to Step 1 of troubleshooting index 6.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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3
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT AMOUNT
• Inspect refrigerant amount. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST)
• Is it okay?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Add or subtract refrigerant to specified level, then go to Step 24.
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4
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE
• Does A/C switch indicator light illuminate?
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Yes
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Go to step 7.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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*5
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INSPECT A/C SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Remove airflow mode wire, air intake wire and air mix wire.
• Remove climate control unit.
• Remove A/C switch from climate control unit and connect A/C switch connector.
• Measure voltage at A/C switch terminal C (IG2 signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair wiring harness between fuse block and A/C switch, then go to Step 24.
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*6
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INSPECT A/C SWITCH
• Inspect A/C switch.
• Is it okay?
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Yes
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Inspect wiring harness between A/C switch and resistor, then go to Step 24.
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No
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Replace A/C switch, then go to Step 24.
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7
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C RELAY POWER SUPPLY OR ELSEWHERE
• Are A/C relay power supply fuse okay?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Check for short to ground on blown fuse’s circuit.
Repair or replace as necessary.
Install appropriate amperage fuse.
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*8
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE
• Remove radiator grill.
• Disconnect refrigerant pressure switch connector.
• Short to harness side connector terminal A and B using a jumper wire.
• Turn both A/C switch and fan switch on with engine is started.
• Does cool air blow out?
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Yes
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Inspect refrigerant pressure switch, then go to Step 24.
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No
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Undo short, reconnect refrigerant pressure switch connector, then go to the next step.
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9
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INSPECT FOR DTC IN PCM
• Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
• Retrieve the PCM DTC.
• Are throttle position sensor (F2, G6), accelerator position sensor (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) and ECT sensor related DTCs displayed?
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Yes
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Go to appropriate DTC troubleshooting procedure.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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10
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN MAGNETIC CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Does magnetic clutch operate when A/C relay connector terminal B (IG2 signal) is grounded?
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Yes
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Go to Step 15.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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*11
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Measure voltage at the following A/C relay connector terminals:
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair wiring harness between fuse block and A/C relay, then go to Step 24.
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*12
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C RELAY OR ELSEWHERE
• Start engine.
• Turn both A/C switch and fan switch on.
• Measure the voltage A/C relay terminal D (A/C control signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Go to Step 14. (F2, G6)
Go to the next step. (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2)
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No
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Inspect A/C relay, then go to Step 24.
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*13
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C CONTROL CIRCUIT OR ELSEWHERE
• Disconnect refrigerant pressure switch connector.
• Start engine.
• Turn both A/C switch and fan switch on.
• Measure voltage at refrigerant pressure switch connector (harness-side) terminal A (A/C control signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Reconnect refrigerant pressure switch connector, then go to the next step.
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No
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Repair wiring harness between A/C relay and refrigerant pressure switch, then go to Step 24.
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*14
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN MAGNETIC CLUTCH OR WIRING HARNESS (BETWEEN REFIRGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH))
• Start engine.
• Turn both A/C switch and fan switch on.
• Measure voltage at magnetic clutch connector terminal A (A/C control signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Inspect magnetic clutch, then go to Step 24.
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No
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Repair wiring harness between A/C relay and magnetic clutch, then go to Step 24. (F2, G6)
Repair wiring harness between refrigerant pressure switch and magnetic clutch, then go to Step 24. (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2)
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*15
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C SIGNAL OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn A/C switch off.
• Remove glove compartment.
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Measure voltage at the following A/C amplifier connector terminal B (A/C signal)
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Go to Step 18.
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No
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Go to the next step. (F2, G6)
Go to Step 17. (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2)
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16
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH AND A/C AMPLIFER
• Disconnect the refrigerant pressure switch connector.
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Measure the voltage refrigerant pressure sensor harness side connector terminal A (A/C signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Repair wiring harness between A/C amplifier and refrigerant pressure switch, then go to Step 24.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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17
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN PCM OR WIRING HARNESS (BETWEEN PCM AND A/C AMPLIFIER)
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Measure voltage at PCM terminal 1Q (F2, G6), 239 (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) (A/C signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Repair wiring harness between PCM and A/C amplifier, then go to Step 24.
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No
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Inspect PCM, then go to Step 24.
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18
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C AMPLIFIER RELATED CIRCUIT OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to LOCK position.
• Disconnect A/C amplifier connector.
• Short to harness side connector terminal B and C using a jumper wire.
• Start engine.
• Turn both A/C switch and fan switch on.
• Does cool air blow out?
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Yes
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Undo short, then go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 20.
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19
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C AMPLIFIER OR WIRING HARNESS (BETWEEN FUSE BLOCK AND A/C AMPLIFIER)
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Measure voltage at the A/C amplifier terminal A (IG2 signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Inspect A/C amplifier, then go to Step 24.
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No
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Repair wiring harness between fuse block and A/C amplifier, then go to Step 24.
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20
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Turn the A/C switch on.
• Turn the fan switch off.
• Measure voltage at A/C switch terminal A (A/C signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Inspect A/C switch, then go to Step 24.
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21
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (BETWEEN A/C AMPLIFIER AND A/C SWITCH) OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Measure voltage at A/C amplifier terminal C (A/C signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair wiring harness between A/C amplifier and A/C switch, go to Step 24.
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22
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (BETWEEN A/C RELAY AND PCM) OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn the ignition (F2, G6)/engine (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) switch to ON position.
• Measure voltage at PCM terminal 1J (F2, G6), 128 (WE-C, WL-3, WL-C, WLT-1, WLT-2) (A/C signal).
• Is voltage approximately 12 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair wiring harness between PCM and A/C relay, then go to Step 24.
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23
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INSPECT A/C CUT-OFF CONTROL RELATED SINGAL
• Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
• Monitor following PCM PIDs.
• Are these monitoring value normal?
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Yes
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Recheck malfunction symptoms.
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No
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Replace input signal components, then go to the next step.
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24
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CONFIRM THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS DO NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR
• Does cool air blow out? (Is refrigerant system performance test result correct?)
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Yes
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Troubleshooting completed. Explain repairs to customer.
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No
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Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from Step 1 if malfunction recurs.
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