Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000028C4J
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [11/2022 -           ]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Automatic Air Conditioning System): Air Vent Temperature does not Change and Right Vent is Different from Left and Vice Versa (Same Left/Right Temperature Setting); 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]

Air Vent Temperature does not Change and Right Vent is Different from Left and Vice Versa (Same Left/Right Temperature Setting)

DESCRIPTION

If the temperature of the air that blows from the left and right front registers differs even though the same temperature is set for both sides, the following factors may be the cause.

Symptom

Factor

Temperature of outlet air is cooler on left or right side

  • (When same temperature set for both sides)
  • Compressor with pulley assembly malfunction
  • Refrigerant volume (low)
  • Mechanical locking of damper and damper link
  • Solar sensor (cooler thermistor) malfunction*1
  • Solar sensor (automatic light control sensor) malfunction*2
  • Harness or connector

Temperature of outlet air is warmer on left or right side

  • (When same temperature set for both sides)
  • Mechanical locking of damper and damper link
  • Blockage in heater radiator unit sub-assembly
  • Harness or connector
  • *1: w/o Automatic Light Control
  • *2: w/ Automatic Light Control

WIRING DIAGRAM

w/o Automatic Light Control:
w/ Automatic Light Control:

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • If DTC B14D215 is output, perform troubleshooting for that DTC first. (w/o Automatic Light Control)

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  • If DTC B124400 is output, perform troubleshooting for that DTC first. (w/ Automatic Light Control)

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  • The air conditioning system uses the CAN communication system. Inspect the communication functions by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting. Troubleshoot the air conditioning system after confirming that the communication systems are functioning properly.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK MALFUNCTION STATUS

Result

Proceed to

Malfunction occurs during cooling

A

Malfunction occurs during heating

B
B

GO TO STEP 9

A

2.

CHECK REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE

(a) Prepare the vehicle according to the table below.

Measurement Condition:

Item

Condition

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:

*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.

(b) Using the GTS, check the amount of refrigerant.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility

Tester Display

Refrigerant Gas Volume Check

NOTICE:

If the conditions for the inspection are not met, "Refrigerant incorrect" will be displayed on the GTS. Confirm the conditions of the inspection and perform the check again.

HINT:

  • If the amount of refrigerant is insufficient, "Refrigerant shortage" is displayed on the GTS and the indicator light on the A/C switch turns off.
  • When performing this inspection, a DTC will not be output even if "Refrigerant shortage" is displayed on the GTS.

Result

Amount of Refrigerant

Refrigerant shortage

Insufficient or leakage

Refrigerant correct

Correct

Refrigerant incorrect

Incorrect

OK:

"Refrigerant correct" is displayed on the GTS.

NG

CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

OK

3.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

(a) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

This test activates the Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor.

(No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front left side air mix))

128: Min

384: Max

Operate with ignition switch ON.

Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

This test activates the Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor.

(No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front right side air mix))

128: Min

384: Max

Operate with ignition switch ON.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Active Test Display

Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

Data List Display

Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Actual Pulse

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Active Test Display

Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

Data List Display

Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Actual Pulse

OK:

Damper servo motor is operated.

NG

GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART (FOR SERVO MOTOR OF APPLICABLE ABNORMAL OPERATION)

OK

4.

CONFIRM MODEL

Result

Proceed to

w/o Automatic Light Control

A

w/ Automatic Light Control

B
B

GO TO STEP 7

A

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - SOLAR SENSOR (COOLER THERMISTOR))

(a) Disconnect the m5 solar sensor (cooler thermistor) connector.

(b) Disconnect the I48 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

m5-1 - I48-2 (S5-1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

m5-2 - I48-9 (TS)

Always

Below 1 Ω

m5-1 or I48-2 (S5-1) - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

m5-2 or I48-9 (TS) - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

6.

INSPECT SOLAR SENSOR (COOLER THERMISTOR)

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OK

INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET

NG

REPLACE SOLAR SENSOR (COOLER THERMISTOR)

7.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SOLAR SENSOR (AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR) - MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU))

(a) Disconnect the h1 solar sensor (automatic light control sensor) connector.

(b) Disconnect the I85 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

h1-1 (CLTB) - I85-8 (CLTB)

Always

Below 1 Ω

h1-2 (CLTE) - I85-21 (CLTE)

Always

Below 1 Ω

h1-4 (CLTS) - I85-20 (CLTS)

Always

Below 1 Ω

h1-1 (CLTB) or I85-8 (CLTB) - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

h1-2 (CLTE) or I85-21 (CLTE) - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

h1-4 (CLTS) or I85-20 (CLTS) - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

8.

INSPECT SOLAR SENSOR (AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR)

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OK

INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET

NG

REPLACE SOLAR SENSOR (AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR)

9.

BLEED AIR FROM COOLANT (COOLING SYSTEM)

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NEXT

10.

CHECK OPERATION (AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM)

(a) Set the same temperature for the left and right sides and check that the air that blows from the left and right front registers is the same temperature.

OK:

The air from the left and right front registers is the same temperature.

OK

END (FAILURE DUE TO AIR ENTERING COOLANT)
NG

11.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS

(a) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

This test activates the Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor.

(No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front left side air mix))

128: Min

384: Max

Operate with ignition switch ON.

Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

This test activates the Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor.

(No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front right side air mix))

128: Min

384: Max

Operate with ignition switch ON.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Active Test Display

Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

Data List Display

Front Left Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Actual Pulse

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test

Active Test Display

Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor

Data List Display

Front Right Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Actual Pulse

OK:

Damper servo motor is operated.

OK

REPLACE HEATER RADIATOR UNIT SUB-ASSEMBLY

NG

GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART (FOR SERVO MOTOR OF APPLICABLE ABNORMAL OPERATION)