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Repair Procedures: Inspection: Notes

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Inspect the PTC operation with the confirmation logic below:

  1. Entering
    1. Set the mode to FLOOR.
    2. Set the temperature to MAX HOT.
    3. Turn off the blower switch.
    4. Press the intake (recirculation) button 5 times or more.
  2. Forced operation
    1. Non-A/C: The intake button indicator will blink with an interval of 0.5 second for 30 seconds.

      With A/C: The intake and A/C button indicator will blink with an interval of 0.5 second for 30 seconds.

    2. The PTC2 and PTC3 will operate by turning on the blower switch.
      • PTC2 and PTC3 will operate with an interval of 3 seconds.
      • PTC2 and PTC3 will turn off simultaneously when the blower switch is turned off.
      • Only PTC2 and PTC3 will be operated by force.
  3. Cancellation
    1. Select A/C or intake (recirculation) switch.
    2. The test cancels automatically after 30 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.