Last Modified: 01-30-2024 |
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Doc ID: RM100000001QM7B |
Model Year Start: 2021 |
Model: RAV4 HV |
Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -
] |
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for HV Model): Front Window Fogging; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [08/2020 - ] |
DESCRIPTION
If the front glass frequently fogs up when the air conditioning system is operated, the following causes are possible.
Malfunction Status
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Factor
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Front glass frequently fogs
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Compressor with motor assembly malfunction
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Lack of refrigerant gas
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Cooler expansion valve (opened too far)
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Mode damper servo malfunction
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Mode damper and link operation (jamming)
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PROCEDURE
1.
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CHECK REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE
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(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).
(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
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(e) Prepare the vehicle according to the table below.
Measurement Condition:
Item
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Condition
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Vehicle Condition
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Ignition switch ON (READY)
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Doors
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Fully closed (windows also fully closed)
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A/C Switch
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On
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Recirculation/fresh Control Switch
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Recirculation
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Set Temperature
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MAX COLD
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Blower Speed
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HI
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Air Conditioning Air Inlet Temperature
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25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)
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HINT:
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Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
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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.
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DTCs are not stored when performing the refrigerant shortage check using the Techstream.
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*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.
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*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
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Amount of Refrigerant
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Refrigerant shortage
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Insufficient or leakage
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Refrigerant correct
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Correct
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OK:
"Refrigerant correct" is displayed on the Techstream.
OK
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(a) When the MODE switch on the air conditioning control assembly is pushed, check that the air conditioning system changes DEF mode according to the switch operation.
OK:
Air conditioning system changes DEF mode.
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