Toyota Corolla Cross: A/C Switch Indicator does not Turn On
DESCRIPTION
If none of the switch indicators on the air conditioning control assembly illuminate, the following factors may be the cause.
Symptom | Factor |
A/C switch indicator does not illuminate |
- Air conditioning amplifier assembly malfunction
- Air conditioning control assembly malfunction
- A/C switch malfunction
- A/C switch indicator malfunction (including when indicator turned off without switch operation)
- Servo motor initialization (incomplete)
- Mechanical locking of damper and damper link
- Refrigerant pressure is extremely low
- Low detected ambient temperature (including thermistor assembly malfunction)
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PROCEDURE
1. |
CHECK MALFUNCTION STATUS |
(a) Check the malfunction status of switch indicators on the air conditioning control assembly.
Result | Proceed to |
Indicators are not always illuminated |
A |
Indicators are not illuminated only immediately after starting the engine |
B |
B |
| GO TO INITIALIZATION |
A |
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(a) Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List
Tester Display | Measurement Item |
Range | Normal Condition |
Diagnostic Note |
Ambient Temperature Sensor |
Thermistor assembly | Min.: -327.68°C (-557.82°F)
Max.: 327.67°C (-621.81°F) |
Actual ambient temperature displayed |
Ambient temperature sensor (thermistor assembly) circuit malfunction |
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List
Tester Display |
Ambient Temperature Sensor |
OK:
The value displayed is 0°C (32°F) or higher.
OK |
| INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET |
NG |
| GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE (Ambient Temperature Display System) |
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SEE MORE:
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
DATA LIST
NOTICE:
In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are
reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether
a part is faulty or not.
HINT:
Using the GTS to read the Data List allows the values
READINESS MONITOR DRIVE PATTERN PURPOSE OF READINESS TESTS
The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system is designed to monitor the performance of emission related components, and indicate any detected abnormalities using DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). Since various components need to be monitored