Toyota Venza: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

Toyota Venza Service Manual / Heating / Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.
*: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.	VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

2.	INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

(a) Inspect the battery voltage.

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

3.	CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.

Result	Proceed to
LIN DTC is not output	A
LIN DTC is output	B ( )

Result

Proceed to

LIN DTC is not output

LIN DTC is output

( )

GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

4.	CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Result	Proceed to
CAN DTC is not output	A
CAN DTC is output	B ( )

Result

Proceed to

CAN DTC is not output

CAN DTC is output

( )

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

5.	CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs and note any code that is output.

(b) Clear the DTCs.

(c) Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force the A/C system to output DTCs by simulating the conditions indicated by the DTC.

Result	Proceed to
DTC is not output	A
DTC is output	B

GO TO STEP 8

6.	PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table (See page ).

Result	Proceed to
Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table	A
Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table	B

GO TO STEP 8

7.	OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Panel diagnosis (indicator check) (See page )

(b) Panel diagnosis (sensor check) (See page )

(d) Data List / Active Test (See page )

(e) Terminals of ECU (See page )

(f) On-vehicle Inspection

(g) Inspection

8.	ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

END

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