Last Modified: 06-05-2026 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM0000003TPCQ7C
Model Year Start: 2026 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [08/2025 -           ]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Automatic Air Conditioning System): A/C Switch Indicator does not Turn On; 2026 MY GR Corolla Corolla Corolla Hatchback [08/2025 -        ]

A/C Switch Indicator does not Turn On

DESCRIPTION

If none of the switch indicators on the air conditioning control assembly illuminate, the following factors may be the cause.

Malfunction Status

Factor

A/C switch indicator does not illuminate

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly malfunction
  • Air conditioning control assembly malfunction
  • Servo motor initialization (incomplete)
  • Mechanical locking of damper and damper link
  • Refrigerant pressure is extremely low
  • Low detected ambient temperature (including thermistor assembly malfunction)

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK MALFUNCTION STATUS

(a) 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 hybrid control system

B

B

GO TO INITIALIZATION

A

2.

READ VALUE USING GTS

(a) 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 Temperature Sensor

Ambient temp. sensor (thermistor assembly)

-327.68 to 327.67°C

Actual ambient temperature displayed

Ambient temp. sensor (thermistor assembly) circuit malfunction

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

OK:

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

OK

INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET

for HFC-134a(R134a): Click here 2026 MY GR Corolla Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [08/2025 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT (for HFC-134a(R134a)): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf): Click here 2020 - 2026 MY GR Corolla Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [01/2019 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REFRIGERANT (for HFO-1234yf(R1234yf)): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

NG

GO TO OTHER DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE (Ambient Temperature Display System)