- Check for refrigerant leaks using a halogen leak detector, and repair if necessary.
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Evacuate the air conditioning system and charge it with the appropriate volume of new or purified refrigerant.
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for HFC-134a (R134a):
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for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):
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for HFC-134a (R134a):
| Last Modified: 01-30-2024 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001FPDW |
| Model Year Start: 2019 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020] |
| Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): UTILITY; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020] | ||
UTILITY
REFRIGERANT HIGH PRESSURE HISTORY CLEAR
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Utility / Refrigerant High Pressure History Clear.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility
|
Tester Display |
|---|
|
Refrigerant High Pressure History Clear |
REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE CHECK USING TECHSTREAM
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Utility / Refrigerant Gas Volume Check.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility
|
Tester Display |
|---|
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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 |
|---|---|
|
Vehicle Condition |
Engine running |
|
A/C Switch |
On |
|
Ambient Temperature*1 |
0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F) |
|
Air Conditioning Air Inlet Temperature*2 |
25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F) |
|
Set Temperature |
MAX COLD |
|
Recirculation/fresh Control Switch |
Recirculation |
|
Air Vent Damper Position |
FACE |
|
Blower Speed |
HI |
HINT:
- Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
- A message indicating a refrigerant shortage is displayed on the Techstream and the air conditioning system turns off if the amount of refrigerant in the system is insufficient.
- DTCs are not stored when performing the refrigerant shortage check using the Techstream.
- *1: This inspection can be judged correctly only if the ambient temperature is within a range of 0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F). Therefore, postpone the test if the temperature is low.
- *2: This inspection can be judged correctly only if the air inlet temperature is within a range of 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F). Therefore, postpone the test if the temperature is out of range.
Result:
|
Result |
Amount of Refrigerant |
Corrective Action |
|---|---|---|
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Refrigerant shortage |
Insufficient |
|
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Refrigerant correct |
Correct |
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Refrigerant incorrect |
Incorrect |
Confirm check condition and carry out again |
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