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A/C Switch Indicator does not Turn On [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. CHECK MALFUNCTION STATUS 
    1. Check the malfunction status of switch indicators on the air conditioning control assembly.

      Result

      Result  Proceed to 
      A/C switch indicators are not always illuminated A
      A/C switch indicators are not illuminated only immediately after starting the engine B

    Result: 

    GO TO INITIALIZATION. Refer to  INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR) 
    1. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Ambient Temp Sensor Ambient temp. sensor (thermistor assembly) Min.: -23.30°C (-9.94°F)
      Max.: 65.95°C (150.71°F)
      Actual ambient temperature displayed Ambient temp. sensor (thermistor assembly) circuit malfunction
      • When open circuit: -23.30°C (-9.94°F)
      • When short circuit: 65.95°C (150.71°F)

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Ambient Temp Sensor

      OK

      The display is as specified in the normal condition column (0°C (32°F) or higher).

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET. Refer to  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2019 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE (Ambient Temperature Display System). Refer to  Ambient Temperature Display System [12/2019 - 10/2022]