Inspection Flow
- CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATION CHECK - TEMPERATURE DECREASE
- Press the A/C switch.
- Turn temperature control dial counterclockwise to maximum cold.
- Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
Can a symptom be duplicated?
YES
GO TO 3
NO
GO TO 2
- CHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to Work Procedure .
Does another symptom exist?
YES
Refer to Symptom Table .
NO
System OK.
- CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
GO TO 4
- CHECK DRIVE BELTS
Check A/C compressor belt tension. Refer to Inspection .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 5
NO
Adjust or replace compressor belt. Refer to Adjustment .
- CHECK AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR RH OPERATION
Check and verify air mix door mechanism for smooth operation.
Does air mix door operate correctly?
YES
GO TO 6
NO
Check air mix door motor RH circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
- CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION
Check and verify cooling fan motor for smooth operation.
Does cooling fan motor operation correctly?
YES
GO TO 7
NO
Check cooling fan motor. Refer to Component Function Check .
- CHECK RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT BEFORE USAGE
Check recovery/recycling equipment before connecting to vehicle. Verify there is no pressure in the recovery/recycling equipment by checking the gauges. If pressure exists, recover refrigerant from equipment lines.
GO TO 8
- CHECK REFRIGERANT PURITY
- Connect recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle.
- Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank using recovery/recycling and refrigerant identifier.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 9
NO
Check contaminated refrigerant. Refer to Description .
- CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
Check refrigerant pressure with manifold gauge connected. Refer to Inspection .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Perform diagnostic work flow. Refer to Workflow .
NO
GO TO 10
- CHECK FOR EVAPORATOR FREEZE UP
Start engine and run A/C. Check for evaporator freeze up.
Does evaporator freeze up?
YES
Perform diagnostic work flow. Refer Workflow .
NO
GO TO 11
- CHECK AIR DUCTS
Check ducts for air leaks.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
System OK.
NO
Repair air leaks.