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Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes



The content of this article / image reflects changes called out in
manual update 18-138-09 dated 03/11/09.



Diagnostic Chart For Self-diagnosis

OPERATION






NOTE: For A/C system self-diagnosis, there is one that checks the control panel, and the other that checks the whole.control system (sensor, actuator, blower motor, etc.). Perform the self-diagnosis for control panel first, and then perform the self-diagnosis for control system.

1. A/C CONTROL PANEL SELF-DIAGNOSIS


Step 1-3:




Step 4:






2. SWITCH CHECK TABLE

Switch Check Table:









3. A/C CONTROL SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSIS

A/C Control System Self-Diagnosis:






4. SENSOR CHECK TABLE

NOTE: When the sunload sensor check is performed indoors or in the shade, it could be diagnosed as having an open circuit. Always check the sunload sensor with the sun shining on it.






5. OPERATING MODE TABLE