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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview






HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

(a) Inspect the battery voltage.

Standard Voltage:

10 to 16 V

If the voltage is below 10 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Result:





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

Result:





B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.

5. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Data List / Active Test Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

(b) Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.

(c) On-vehicle Inspection.

(d) Inspection.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

6. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- END