AIR FROM VENTS NOT COLD ENOUGH [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER]
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Malfunction symptom |
Heating not functioning effectively |
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Details
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• Insufficient cooled-airflow even if airflow temperature setting is MAX COLD
• Excessive time required to cool to set temperature
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Possible Cause
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• Electric compressor malfunction
• Blower unit or air filter clogging
• Blower motor malfunction
• Cooling fan operation malfunction
• Active air shutter malfunction
• Malfunction of 2way valve for refrigerant
• Malfunction of 3way valve for refrigerant
• A/C pressure sensor (motor room side) malfunction
• A/C pressure sensor (high voltage battery side) malfunction
• Evaporator temperature sensor malfunction
• Poor evaporator temperature sensor installation
• Malfunction of temperature sensor of refrigerant line for condenser outlet
• Malfunction of temperature sensor of refrigerant line for evaporator outlet
• Ambient temperature sensor malfunction
• Cabin temperature sensor malfunction
• Air mix actuator malfunction
• Electric expansion valve malfunction
• System piping malfunction
• Condenser malfunction
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Diagnostic Procedure
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Inspection |
Action |
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1
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VERIFY ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR OPERATION
• Is the electric compressor operating when the airflow temperature is set to MAX COLD?
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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 the following malfunction symptom item.
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2
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INSPECT BLOWER UNIT AND AIR FILTER
• Are the blower unit intake and air filter clogged?
(See AIR FILTER INSPECTION.)
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Yes
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Remove the cause of the clogging.
Replace the air filter if it is clogged.
After performing the repair, go to Step 17.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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3
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VERIFY BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION
• Switch the main power ON (READY off or on).
• Set the airflow volume control switch to ON.
• Does the blower motor operate and does air flow from the vent?
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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 the following malfunction symptom item.
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4
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VERIFY COOLING FAN OPERATION
• Verify the cooling fan operation.
(See COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION.)
• Is the cooling fan operation normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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5
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INSPECT ACTIVE AIR SHUTTER
• Inspect the applicable part.
• Is the active air shutter normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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6
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure.
(See REFRIGERANT PRESSURE CHECK.)
• Is the refrigerant pressure normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Record the inspection results.
• If the refrigerant pressures on the high pressure and low pressure sides are both high, go to Step 7.
• If the refrigerant pressure values on the high pressure and low pressure sides are both low, go to Step 21.
• If the refrigerant pressure value on the low pressure side is initially normal, but it becomes a negative value after some time, perform vacuum discharging for 1 hour, charge the specified amount of the refrigerant, then perform the repair completion verification.
• If the refrigerant pressure value on the low pressure side is constantly negative, go to Step 22.
• If the refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side is low and the refrigerant pressure on the low pressure side is high, go to Step 23.
• If the refrigerant pressure values on the high pressure and low pressure sides are both normal, go to Step 38.
• If the refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side is normal and the refrigerant pressure on the low pressure side is high, go to Step 38.
• If the refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side is high and the refrigerant pressure on the low pressure side is normal, go to Step 38.
• If the refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side is low and the refrigerant pressure on the low pressure side is normal, go to Step 38.
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7
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VERIFY HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TEMPERATURE
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Display the following PIDs using the M-MDS.
(See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
BECM
• Is PID [HV_BATT_TEMP_MAX] 40 °C {104 °F} or more?
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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 9.
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8
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PERFORM HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Select the following menu and perform the forced operation of the high voltage battery cooling system for 5 min.
• Display the following PIDs using the M-MDS.
(See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
BECM
• Is PID [HV_BATT_TEMP_MAX] 40 °C {104 °F} or more?
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Yes
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Perform the inspection content in Step 8 until the temperature of the high voltage battery is 40 °C {104 °F} or less.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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9
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 2WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Using the M-MDS, select the service support item [Self-Diagnosing Air Conditioner control valves] and inspect the 2way valve for refrigerant.
• Is [Normal] displayed as the diagnosis result?
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Yes
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Go to Step 11.
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No
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If [Abnormal] is displayedIf [Incomplete] is displayed
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
• Go to the next step.
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10
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 2WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Access the HP simulation item [2_WAY_VLV] using the M-MDS.
(See SIMULATION INSPECTION.)
• Switch the main power ON (READY on)
• Turn the [2_WAY_VLV] PID to ON from OFF using the M-MDS simulation function.
• is operation sound heard?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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11
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 3WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Using the M-MDS, select the service support item [Self-Diagnosing Air Conditioner control valves] and inspect the 3way valve for refrigerant.
• Is [Normal] displayed as the diagnosis result?
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Yes
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Go to Step 13.
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No
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If [Abnormal] is displayedIf [Incomplete] is displayed
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
• Go to the next step.
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12
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 3WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Access the HP simulation item [3_WAY_VLV] using the M-MDS.
(See SIMULATION INSPECTION.)
• Switch the main power ON (READY on)
• Turn the [3_WAY_VLV] PID to ON from OFF using the M-MDS simulation function.
• is operation sound heard?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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13
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR No.1
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure sensor No.1.
• Is the refrigerant pressure sensor No.1 normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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14
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR No.2
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure sensor No.2.
• Is the refrigerant pressure sensor No.2 normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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15
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INSPECT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor.
• Is the evaporator temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Verify the evaporator temperature installation condition and repair the installation position.
Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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16
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INSPECT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF REFRIGERANT LINE FOR CONDENSER OUTLET
• Inspect the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for condenser outlet.
• Is the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for condenser outlet normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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17
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INSPECT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF REFRIGERANT LINE FOR EVAPORATOR OUTLET
• Inspect the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for evaporator outlet.
• Is the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for evaporator outlet normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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18
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INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the ambient temperature sensor.
• Is the ambient temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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19
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INSPECT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the passenger compartment temperature sensor.
• Is the passenger compartment temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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20
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INSPECT CONDENSER
• Inspect the condenser.
(See CONDENSER INSPECTION.)
• Is the condenser normal?
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Yes
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Replace the refrigerant.
After vacuum discharging for 15 min and charging with refrigerant to the specified level, perform the repair completion verification.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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21
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INSPECT SYSTEM PIPING
• Inspect the system piping for gas leakage using the gas leak tester.
(See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
• Is the system piping normal?
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Yes
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Replace the high voltage battery and perform the repair completion verification.
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No
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Replace the O-ring of the malfunctioning location (system piping connecting area). Or replace the malfunctioning location of the system piping and perform the repair completion verification.
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22
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
• Leave it for 5 min and then inspect the pressure performance again.
• Is the refrigerant pressure value on the low pressure side initially normal and then it becomes a negative value after some time?
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Yes
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Replace the refrigerant.
After vacuum discharging for 1 hour, charge the refrigerant to the specified level, then perform the repair completion verification.
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No
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Replace the electric expansion valve and perform the repair completion verification.
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23
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VERIFY HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TEMPERATURE
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Display the following PIDs using the M-MDS.
(See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
BECM
• Is PID [HV_BATT_TEMP_MAX] 40 °C {104 °F} or more?
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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 25.
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24
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PERFORM HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Select the following menu and perform the forced operation of the high voltage battery cooling system for 5 min.
• Display the following PIDs using the M-MDS.
(See PID/DATA MONITOR INSPECTION.)
BECM
• Is PID [HV_BATT_TEMP_MAX] 40 °C {104 °F} or more?
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Yes
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Perform the inspection content in Step 24 until the temperature of the high voltage battery is 40 °C {104 °F} or less.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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25
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 2WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Using the M-MDS, select the service support item [Self-Diagnosing Air Conditioner control valves] and inspect the 2way valve for refrigerant.
• Is [Normal] displayed as the diagnosis result?
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Yes
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Go to Step 27.
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No
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If [Abnormal] is displayedIf [Incomplete] is displayed
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
• Go to the next step.
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26
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 2WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Access the HP simulation item [2_WAY_VLV] using the M-MDS.
(See SIMULATION INSPECTION.)
• Switch the main power ON (READY on)
• Turn the [2_WAY_VLV] PID to ON from OFF using the M-MDS simulation function.
• is operation sound heard?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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27
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 3WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Using the M-MDS, select the service support item [Self-Diagnosing Air Conditioner control valves] and inspect the 3way valve for refrigerant.
• Is [Normal] displayed as the diagnosis result?
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Yes
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Go to Step 29.
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No
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If [Abnormal] is displayedIf [Incomplete] is displayed
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
• Go to the next step.
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28
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VERIFY OPERATION OF 3WAY VALVE FOR REFRIGERANT
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Access the HP simulation item [3_WAY_VLV] using the M-MDS.
(See SIMULATION INSPECTION.)
• Switch the main power ON (READY on)
• Turn the [3_WAY_VLV] PID to ON from OFF using the M-MDS simulation function.
• is operation sound heard?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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29
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INSPECT ELECTRIC EXPANSION VALVE
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Using the M-MDS, select the service support item [Self-Diagnosing Air Conditioner control valves] and inspect the electric expansion valve.
• Is [Normal] displayed as the diagnosis result?
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Yes
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Go to Step 31.
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No
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If [Abnormal] is displayedIf [Incomplete] is displayed
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
• Go to the next step.
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30
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INSPECT ELECTRIC EXPANSION VALVE
• Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
• Switch the main power ON.
• Access the HP simulation item [A/C_EEV_INIT_LRN] using the M-MDS.
(See SIMULATION INSPECTION.)
• Switch the main power ON (READY on)
• Turn the [A/C_EEV_INIT_LRN] PID to ON from OFF using the M-MDS simulation function.
• Is the operation of the electric expansion valve for refrigerant normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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31
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR No.1
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure sensor No.1.
• Is the refrigerant pressure sensor No.1 normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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32
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR No.2
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure sensor No.2.
• Is the refrigerant pressure sensor No.2 normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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33
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INSPECT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor.
• Is the evaporator temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Verify the evaporator temperature installation condition and repair the installation position.
Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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34
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INSPECT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF REFRIGERANT LINE FOR CONDENSER OUTLET
• Inspect the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for condenser outlet.
• Is the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for condenser outlet normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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35
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INSPECT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF REFRIGERANT LINE FOR EVAPORATOR OUTLET
• Inspect the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for evaporator outlet.
• Is the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for evaporator outlet normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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36
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INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the ambient temperature sensor.
• Is the ambient temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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37
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INSPECT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the cabin temperature sensor.
• Is the cabin temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Replace the electric compressor.
After replacing the part, perform repair completion verification.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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38
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PERFORM REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST
• Perform the refrigerant system performance test.
• Is the result of the refrigerant system performance test normal?
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Yes
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Explain to the customer that the system satisfies the required performance.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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39
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INSPECT AIR MIX ACTUATOR
• Inspect the air mix actuator.
• Is the air mix actuator normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Replace the air mix actuator and perform the repair completion verification.
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40
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR
• Inspect the air intake actuator.
• Is the air intake actuator normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Replace the air intake actuator and perform the repair completion verification.
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41
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR No.1
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure sensor No.1.
• Is the refrigerant pressure sensor No.1 normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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42
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR No.2
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure sensor No.2.
• Is the refrigerant pressure sensor No.2 normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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43
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INSPECT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor.
• Is the evaporator temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Verify the evaporator temperature installation condition and repair the installation position.
Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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44
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INSPECT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF REFRIGERANT LINE FOR CONDENSER OUTLET
• Inspect the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for condenser outlet.
• Is the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for condenser outlet normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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45
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INSPECT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OF REFRIGERANT LINE FOR EVAPORATOR OUTLET
• Inspect the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for evaporator outlet.
• Is the temperature sensor of refrigerant line for evaporator outlet normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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46
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INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the ambient temperature sensor.
• Is the ambient temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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47
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INSPECT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the cabin temperature sensor.
• Is the cabin temperature sensor normal?
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Yes
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Replace the electric compressor.
After replacing the part, perform repair completion verification.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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48
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INSPECT CONDENSER
• Inspect the condenser.
(See CONDENSER INSPECTION.)
• Is the condenser normal?
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Yes
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Replace the refrigerant.
After vacuum discharging for 15 min and charging with refrigerant to the specified level, perform the repair completion verification.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification.
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Repair completion verification
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VERIFY THAT MALFUNCTION DOES NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIRS
• If refrigerant was discharged during inspection and not recharged, perform vacuum discharging and charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
(See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
• Is there cool airflow? (Is the result of the refrigerant system performance test normal?)
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Yes
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Troubleshooting completed (explain repair contents to customer).
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No
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Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
If the CAN communication is normal, perform the diagnosis from Step 1.
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