INEFFECTIVE OPERATION OF A/C DURING ENGINE STOP (i-stop system) [SKYACTIV-G]


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Troubleshooting item

Ineffective operation of A/C during engine stop (i-stop system)

Description
•  The A/C airflow temperature is too high or low compared with the set temperature while the i-stop function is operating.
Possible cause
A/C system malfunction
•  DTCs are stored in the following modules.
―  PCM
―  Dash-electrical supply unit
―  Body control module (BCM)
•  Ambient temperature sensor malfunction
•  Cabin temperature of target vehicle cannot be calculated. (full-auto air conditioner)
―  Passenger compartment temperature sensor malfunction
―  Solar radiation sensor malfunction
―  Ambient temperature sensor malfunction
•  Climate control unit falsely recognizes MAX COLD of air mix door on driver-side
―  Driver-side air mix actuator malfunction
―  Driver-side air mix actuator position sensor malfunction
―  Driver-side air mix door link stuck

Diagnostic procedure

Step

Inspection

Results

Action

1
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS i-stop SYSTEM OR A/C SYSTEM
•  Verify the malfunction symptom.
•  Does the malfunction occur only while the i-stop function is operating (engine stopped)?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the applicable A/C malfunction diagnostic procedure.
2
VERIFY DTC
•  Perform the DTC inspection for the following modules.
―  PCM
―  Dash-electrical supply unit
―  Body control module (BCM)
•  Are any DTCs displayed?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
Go to the next step.
3
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL OR OTHER
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
•  Compare the ambient temperature sensor on the multi-information display with the actual ambient temperature.
•  Does the ambient temperature on the multi-information display correspond to the actual ambient temperature?
Yes
Full-auto air conditioner:
•  Go to Step 6.
Manual air conditioner:
•  Go to Step 9.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR MALFUNCTION
•  Is the part normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification 1.
5
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR SHORT CIRCUIT AND OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect the applicable circuit for a short circuit and open circuit.
•  Is the circuit normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification 1.
6
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL OR OTHER
•  Access the climate control unit PID AMB_TEMP_INTERNAL using the M-MDS.
•  Does the AMB_TEMP_INTERNAL PID value indicate the actual cabin temperature of the vehicle?
Yes
Go to Step 9.
No
Go to the next step.
7
INSPECT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR MALFUNCTION
•  Is the part normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification 1.
8
INSPECT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR SHORT CIRCUIT AND OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect the applicable circuit for a short circuit and open circuit.
•  Is the circuit normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification 1.
9
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR SIGNAL OR OTHER
•  Access the dash-electrical supply unit PID SOLAR_SEN_L and SOLAR_SEN_R using the M-MDS.
•  Does the SOLAR_SEN_L and SOLAR_SEN_R PID value display according to the solar radiation condition?
Yes
Go to Step 11.
No
Go to the next step.
10
INSPECT SOLAR RADIATION SENSOR LIN COMMUNICATION LINE FOR SHORT CIRCUIT AND OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect the applicable circuit for a short circuit and open circuit.
•  Is the circuit normal?
Yes
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.
―  If the malfunction recurs, replace the solar radiation sensor and perform the repair completion verification 1.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification 1.
11
INSPECT DRIVER-SIDE AIR MIX ACTUATOR FOR MALFUNCTION
•  Is the part normal?
Yes
Inspect the air mix door and linkage for sticking.
If there is no malfunction:
•  Go to the next step.
If there is any malfunction:
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification 1.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location and perform the repair completion verification 1.
Repair completion verification 1
VERIFY THAT VEHICLE IS REPAIRED
•  Install/connect the part removed/disconnected during the troubleshooting procedure.
•  Has the malfunction symptom been eliminated?
Yes
Complete the symptom troubleshooting. (Explain contents of repair to customer)
No
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.
―  If the malfunction recurs, go to the next step.
Repair completion verification 2
VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION IS CAUSED BY NOT PERFORMING PCM REPROGRAMMING
•  Verify repair information and verify that there is a new calibration in the PCM.
•  Is there a new calibration in the PCM?
Yes
Perform the PCM reprogramming and verify if the malfunction symptom was corrected.
No
Replace the PCM.