Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001H96H
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [01/2019 - 09/2022]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Manual Air Conditioning System): Cooling is Poor; 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [01/2019 - 09/2022]

Cooling is Poor

DESCRIPTION

If the cooling effect of the air conditioning system is weak, the following factors may be the cause.

Symptom

Factor
  • Cooling effectiveness is poor
  • Cooling response is slow
  • Compressor assembly with pulley malfunction
  • Refrigerant volume (high)
  • Refrigerant volume (low)
  • Clogged cooler condenser assembly fins
  • Cooling fan system malfunction
  • Mechanical locking of damper and damper link
  • High inlet air temperature
  • Harness or connector

PROCEDURE

1.

PERFORM REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE CHECK

(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

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.

NG

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OK

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST 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 / Active Test.

(e) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D)

No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly pulse

Min.: 128

Max.: 383

Operates between 165 and 257 pulses

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Tester Display

Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D)

OK:

The No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo motor operates.

OK

INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET

NG

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