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Problem Symptoms Table

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
All functions of the A/C system do not operate. IG power source circuit Refer to IG Power Source Circuit
Back-up power source circuit Refer to Back-up Power Source Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Air flow control: No blower operation Blower motor circuit Refer to Blower Motor Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Air flow control: No blower control Blower motor circuit Refer to Blower Motor Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Air flow control: Insufficient air flow Blower motor circuit Refer to Blower Motor Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Temperature control: No cool air comes out Refrigerant volume Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Refrigerant pressure Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Air conditioning pressure sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1423/23: Pressure Sensor Circuit
Air mix damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1441/41: Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Passenger Side)
Evaporator temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1413/13: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
Room temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1411/11: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit
Ambient temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1412/12: Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Cooler expansion valve Refer to REMOVAL
CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No. 2 engine wire Refer to REMOVAL
Compressor with motor assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Power management control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Temperature control: No warm air comes out Air mix damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1441/41: Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Passenger Side)
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC P0115: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction; DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input; DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input
Evaporator temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1413/13: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
Room temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1411/11: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit
Ambient temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1412/12: Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
PTC heater circuit Refer to PTC Heater Circuit
CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Heater radiator unit sub-assembly Refer to DISASSEMBLY
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
ECM Refer to REMOVAL
Temperature control: Output air is warmer or cooler than the set temperature or response is slow Refrigerant volume Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Refrigerant pressure Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Solar sensor circuit Refer to DTC B14A2: Driver Side Solar Sensor Short Circuit
Room temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1411/11: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit
Ambient temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1412/12: Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit
Evaporator temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1413/13: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
Air mix damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1441/41: Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Passenger Side)
Air inlet damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1442/42: Air Inlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit
PTC heater circuit Refer to PTC Heater Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Heater radiator unit sub-assembly Refer to DISASSEMBLY
Cooler expansion valve Refer to REMOVAL
CAN communication system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No. 2 engine wire Refer to REMOVAL
Compressor with motor assembly Refer to REMOVAL
ECM Refer to REMOVAL
Power management control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
Temperature control: No temperature control (only Max. cool or Max. warm) Air mix damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1441/41: Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Passenger Side)
Room temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1411/11: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit
Ambient temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1412/12: Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit
Evaporator temperature sensor circuit Refer to DTC B1413/13: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
Solar sensor circuit Refer to DTC B14A2: Driver Side Solar Sensor Short Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No air inlet control Air inlet damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1442/42: Air Inlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
No air flow mode control Air outlet damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1443/43: Air Outlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Heater performance is low (engine is stopped). PTC heater circuit Refer to PTC Heater Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
ECO MODE switch indicator does not come on (ECO MODE switch does not operate). ECO switch circuit Refer to ECO Switch Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Micro dust and pollen filter mode does not operate (A/C system is operating normally). Air inlet damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1442/42: Air Inlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit
Air outlet damper control servo motor circuit Refer to DTC B1443/43: Air Outlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit
Blower motor circuit Refer to Blower Motor Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Unable to control A/C with the steering pad switch. Steering pad switch circuit Refer to Steering Pad Switch Circuit
Air conditioning control panel circuit Refer to Air Conditioning Control Panel Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are not recorded. Set mode is cleared when power switch is off. Back-up power source circuit Refer to Back-up Power Source Circuit
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
REMOTE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
The remote climate control system does not operate when the remote A/C switch on the key (electrical transmitter) or smart phone (mobile phone terminal) is operated (air conditioning system is normal). Wireless door lock control system Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Data List (FL Door Courtesy, FR Door Courtesy, RL Door Courtesy SW, RR Door Courtesy SW, Back Door Courtesy SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Data List (Hood Courtesy SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Data List (Start Switch1, Start Switch2) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Data List (IG SW, ACC SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Data List (FL Door Lock Pos, FR Door Lock Pos, RL-Door Lock Pos SW, RR-Door Lock Pos SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Operation check Refer to OPERATION CHECK 
Telematics Transceiver (DCM) Refer to REMOVAL
Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) Refer to REMOVAL
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL
Use simulation method to check Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
The remote climate control system does not operate even though a wireless door lock is performed when the remote A/C switch on the key (electrical transmitter) or smart phone (mobile phone terminal) is operated (air conditioning system is normal). Data List (FL Door Courtesy, FR Door Courtesy, RL Door Courtesy SW, RR Door Courtesy SW, Back Door Courtesy SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Data List (Hood Courtesy SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 
Data List (Start Switch1, Start Switch2) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Data List (IG SW, ACC SW) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Data List (Stop Light Switch) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Data List (Shift Position) Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
Telematics Transceiver (DCM) Refer to REMOVAL
Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) Refer to REMOVAL
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL
Use simulation method to check Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
The remote climate control system stops operating shortly after the system starts. Operation check Refer to OPERATION CHECK 
Use simulation method to check Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
The remote climate control system starts operating by itself. Use simulation method to check Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Operation check (activation control, stop control) Refer to OPERATION CHECK 
Telematics Transceiver (DCM) Refer to REMOVAL
Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) Refer to REMOVAL
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Power management control ECU Refer to REMOVAL
The remote climate control system cannot be stopped using the remote A/C switch on the key (electrical transmitter) or smart phone (mobile phone terminal). Customize (Stop Pre A/C) Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS 
Operation check (stop control) Refer to OPERATION CHECK 
Telematics Transceiver (DCM) Refer to REMOVAL
Certification ECU (Smart key ECU assembly) Refer to REMOVAL
Main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Refer to REMOVAL
Air conditioning amplifier assembly Refer to REMOVAL
Power management control ECU Refer to REMOVAL