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                        | Last Modified: 08-21-2023 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001A3OG |  
                        | Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: Avalon HV | Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -                    
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                        | Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for HV Model): Front Window Fogging; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ] |  DESCRIPTIONIf the windshield frequently fogs up even though the air conditioning system is operating, the following factors may be the cause. 
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Symptom | Factor |  
                           | Windshield frequently fogs up | 
                                 
                                    
Compressor with motor assembly malfunction
Refrigerant volume (low)
Cooler expansion valve (opened excessively)
No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly malfunction
Mechanical locking of damper and damper link
 |  PROCEDURE
                     
                        
                           | 1.  | PERFORM REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE CHECK |  (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the power switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Utility / Refrigerant Gas Volume Check. Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility
                     
                        
                     
                     
                        
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                           | Refrigerant Gas Volume Check |  (e) Check that the following conditions are met and perform the refrigerant shortage check according to the display on the Techstream. Measurement Condition:
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Item | Condition |  
                           | A/C switch | On |  
                           | Ambient temperature* | 0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F) |  
                           | Blower speed | HI |  *: If the ambient temperature is not within the range shown, do not perform this check. 
                     
                        
                        
                     
                     
                        
                           | Result | Amount of Refrigerant |  
                           | Refrigerant correct | Correct |  
                           | Refrigerant shortage | Insufficient |  OK:  "Refrigerant correct" is displayed on the Techstream. 
                     
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                                 | OK |  
                                 |   |  |  (a) Press the front defroster switch on the air conditioning control panel (radio and display receiver assembly). OK:  The air outlet mode changes to DEF mode. |