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Toyota Corolla Cross: Cooling is Poor

Toyota Corolla Cross (2022-2025) Service Manual / Vehicle Interior / Heating / Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System (for Gasoline Model With Manual Air Conditioning System) / Cooling is Poor

DESCRIPTION

If the cooling effect of the air conditioning system is weak, the following factors may be the cause.

Symptom

Factor
  • Cooling effectiveness is poor
  • Cooling response is slow
  • ECO drive mode function (air flow volume is restricted due to ECO drive mode being selected)
  • Compressor with pulley assembly malfunction
  • Refrigerant volume (high)
  • Refrigerant volume (low)
  • Clogged cooler condenser assembly fins
  • Cooling fan system malfunction
  • Mechanical locking of damper and damper link
  • High inlet air temperature
  • Harness or connector

PROCEDURE

1.

PERFORM REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE CHECK

(a) Perform the Utility according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility

Tester Display

Refrigerant Gas Volume Check

(b) Check that the following conditions are met and perform the refrigerant shortage check according to the display on the GTS.

Measurement Condition:

Item

Condition

A/C switch

On

Ambient temperature*

0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F)

Blower speed

HI

*: If the ambient temperature is not within the range shown, do not perform this check.

Result

Amount of Refrigerant

Refrigerant correct

Correct

Refrigerant shortage

Insufficient

OK:

"Refrigerant correct" is displayed on the GTS.

NG

REPAIR REFRIGERANT LEAK

OK

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

(a) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Front Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly pulse

Min.: 128

Max.: 384

Operate with ignition switch ON.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Active Test Display

Front Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

Data List Display

Front Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Actual Pulse

OK:

The No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo motor operates.

OK

INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET

NG

GO TO DTC TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTIONING DAMPER SERVO MOTOR

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