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Scan Tool Data Definitions
TEMP CONT SWITCH: (Temperature control selector
position, Max Cool, °C / °F, Max Hot): This
parameter indicates the selected position of
temperature control selector.
CABIN TEMPERATURE: (In-car temperature, °C, °F):
This parameter indicates the in-car temperature
detected by inside air temperature sensor.OUTSIDE AIR TEMP (Outside air temperature, °C,
°F): This parameter indicates the outside air
temperature detected by outside air temperature
sensor.
EVAPORATOR TEMP (Evaporator temperature, °C,
°F): This parameter indicates the temperature of air
passed through evaporator.
COOLANT TEMP (Engine Coolant Temperature °C,
°F): This parameter indicates the engine coolant
temperature detected by engine coolant temperature
sensor. ) COOLANT TEMP
Ignition switch turned ONEngine coolant temperature is
displayed
) SUN LOAD Reference value depends on the situation 0 W/m
2 – 1988 W/m2
)MODE CONT
SWITCHIgnition switch turned ON and air flow selector at
AUTO positionAUTO (Selected position of air flow
selector is displayed)
) FAN CONT SWITCHIgnition switch turned ON and blower speed selector
at AUTO positionAUTO (Selected position of blower
speed selector is displayed)
) FAN DESIRED VOLTIgnition switch turned ON and blower speed selector
at HighApprox. 12.0 V
Ignition switch turned ON and blower speed selector
at LowApprox. 4.0 V
) AIR MIX POS SENIgnition switch turned ON and temperature selector
at maximum cool positionApprox. 0.5 V
Ignition switch turned ON and temperature selector
at maximum hot positionApprox. 4.5 V
)MODE POS SENSORIgnition switch turned ON and air flow selector at
DEF positionApprox. 4.5 V
Ignition switch turned ON and air flow selector at
VENT positionApprox. 0.5 V
) A/C CONT SIGA/C switch turned ON, blower speed selector at other
than OFF position with engine runningON
A/C switch turned OFF with engine running OFF
) BLOWER LOAD SIGIgnition switch turned ON, blower speed selector at
other than OFF positionON
Ignition switch turned ON, blower speed selector at
OFF positionOFF
) AIR INTAKE MODEIgnition switch turned ON and air intake selector at
fresh air (FRE) positionFRE
Ignition switch turned ON and air intake selector at
recirculation air (REC) positionREC
Ignition switch turned ON, air flow selector and
blower speed selector at AUTO positionAUTO
) REFRIGERANT
PRESSUREA/C ON (A/C is operating) with engine running at
ambient temperature 30 °C (86 °F)1130 – 1560 kPa (For details, refer to
pressure of high pressure gauge
under “A/C System Performance
Inspection”)
A/C OFF (A/C is not operating) with engine running
at ambient temperature 30 °C (86 °F) and engine
coolant temperature 90 °C (194 °F) – 100 °C (212
°F)600 – 1000 kPa after longer than 10
minute for A/C switch turned off
) A/C COMP CLUTCHA/C switch turned ON, blower speed selector at other
than OFF position with engine runningON
A/C switch turned OFF with engine running OFF
) VEHICLE SPEED At stop with ignition switch turned ON 0 km/h (0 mph)
) ENGINE TYPE Ignition switch turned ON Engine type is displayed.
) METER SPEC Ignition switch turned ONCombination meter spec is displayed. Scan Tool Data ConditionNormal Condition / Reference
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SUN LOAD (W/m2): This parameter indicates the
amount of sunlight detected by sunload sensor.
MODE CONT SWITCH (Air flow selector position,
AUTO, FACE, B/L, FOOT, D/F, DEF): This
parameter indicates the selected position of air flow
selector.
FAN CONT SWITCH (Blower speed selector, AUTO,
OFF, 1st – 8th): This parameter indicates the
selected position of blower speed selector.
FAN DESIRE VOLT (Fan desired voltage, V): This
parameter indicates the consumption voltage of
blower motor.
AIR MIX POS SENSOR (Temperature control
actuator position sensor, V): This parameter
indicates the input signal from position sensor in
temperature control actuator.
MODE POS SENSOR (Air flow control actuator
position sensor, V): This parameter indicates the
input signal from position sensor in air flow control
actuator.
A/C CONT SIG (A/C control signal, ON, OFF): This
parameter indicates the state of A/C switch.BLOWER LOAD SIG (Blower fan load signal, ON,
OFF): ON: Position of blower speed selector is 1st
position or more.
OFF: Position of blower speed selector is OFF
position.
AIR INTAKE MODE (Air intake selector position,
AUTO, FRE, REC): This parameter indicates the
selected position of air intake selector.
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE (A/C refrigerant absolute
pressure, kPa): This parameter indicates the A/C
refrigerant absolute pressure calculated by ECM
A/C COMP CLUCH (A/C compressor magnet clutch,
ON, OFF): This parameter indicates the state of the
A/C compressor magnet clutch.
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h, mph): This parameter
indicates the vehicle speed calculated by ECM.
ENGINE TYPE (Engine type signal, J20, M16 or
M15): This parameter indicates the engine type
signal transmitted by ECM.
METER SPEC (Combination meter spec signal, EU,
UK, US, Canada, DOM): This parameter indicates
the combination meter spec signal transmitted by
combination meter.
Visual InspectionS6RW0D7224009
Check visually the following parts and systems.
DTC B1502: Inside Air Temperature Sensor Circuit MalfunctionS6RW0D7224010
Wiring DiagramInspection item Correction
• Refrigerant leakage and amount
• A/C pipe or hose disconnection,
looseness and
deterioration
• A/C compressor drive belt looseness and damageRefer to “Compressor Drive Belt Inspection
and Adjustment”.
• Battery fluid level and corrosion
of terminal
• Connectors of electric wire harness disconnection and
friction
• Fuses burning
• Parts installation and damage
• Other parts that can be checked visually
5V
G20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 23 22 25 26 27 28 29 30
ORNORNPNK/BLKG20-10
21
3 [S]
[G]
G20-24
I7RW01722004-01
[S]: Inside air temperature sensor signal circuit 1. HVAC control module 3. To other sensors
[G]: Inside air temperature sensor ground circuit 2. Inside air temperature sensor

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DTC Troubleshooting
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2DTC check
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned
OFF.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON position and check DTC.
Is DTC B1511 detected together?Go to “DTC B1511:
Temperature Control
Actuator (Position
Sensor) and/or Its
Circuit Malfunction”.Go to Step 3.
3Visual Check
Check if there is any obstruction in operating range of
actuator linkage and if actuator linkage operates smoothly.
Is it in good condition?Go to Step 4. Obstruction in operating
range of actuator
linkage, actuator linkage
faulty and/or internal
fault of HVAC unit.
4Wire harness check
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2) Disconnect connectors from temperature control
actuator and HVAC control module.
3) Check for proper connection to actuator motor drive
circuit terminals of temperature control actuator and
HVAC control module connectors.
4) If OK, check that actuator motor drive circuit of
temperature control actuator is as follows.
• Wiring harness resistance of each actuator motor
drive circuit is less than 3 Ω
• Insulation resistance of each actuator motor drive
circuit is infinity between temperature control actuator
connector and vehicle body ground
• Circuit voltage of each actuator motor drive circuit is 0
– 1 V with ignition switch turned ON
Are they in good condition?Go to Step 5. Actuator motor drive
circuit(s) is open, short
or high resistance.
5Wire harness check
Check position sensor circuit of temperature control actuator
for condition referring to Step 2 of “DTC B1511: Temperature
Control Actuator (Position Sensor) and/or Its Circuit
Malfunction”.
Is it in good condition?Go to Step 6. Repair or replace.
6Temperature control actuator check
1) Check temperature control actuator for performance
referring to “Temperature Control Actuator and Its Circuit
Inspection”.
Is it in good condition?Substitute a known-
good HVAC control
module and recheck.Replace temperature
control actuator.

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DTC B1514: Air Flow Control Actuator (Motor) and/or Its Circuit MalfunctionS6RW0D7224016
Wiring Diagram
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC Troubleshooting
G20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 23 22 25 26 27 28 29 30
BRN/YELBRN/WHT
5V5V
12V
ORN
WHTG20-12
G20-28
G20-24
G20-15G20-16
WHT/BLU 2
3
41
[D]
I6RW0C722007-01
[D]: Air flow actuator motor drive circuit 2. Air flow control actuator 4. To other sensors
1. HVAC control module 3. To temperature control actuator
DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
Motor of air flow control actuator does not move longer than specified time. • Air flow control actuator circuit
• Air flow control linkage
• Air flow control actuator
• HVAC unit
• HVAC control module
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2DTC check
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned
OFF.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON position and check DTC.
Is DTC B1512 detected together?Go to “DTC B1512: Air
flow Control Actuator
(Position Sensor) and/or
Its Circuit Malfunction”.Go to Step 3.
3Visual Check
Check if there is any obstruction in operating range of
actuator linkage and if actuator linkage operates smoothly.
Is it in good condition?Go to Step 4. Obstruction in operating
range of actuator
linkage, actuator linkage
faulty and/or internal
fault of HVAC unit.
4Wire harness check
1) Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2) Disconnect connectors from air flow control actuator and
HVAC control module.
3) Check for proper connection to actuator motor drive
circuit terminals of air flow control actuator and HVAC
control module connectors.
4) If OK, check that actuator motor drive circuit of air flow
control actuator is as follows.
• Wiring harness resistance of each actuator motor
drive circuit is less than 3 Ω
• Insulation resistance of each actuator motor drive
circuit is infinity between air flow control actuator
connector and vehicle body ground
• Circuit voltage of each actuator motor drive circuit is 0
– 1 V with ignition switch turned ON
Are they in good condition?Go to Step 5. Actuator motor drive
circuit(s) is open, short
or high resistance.

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DTC B1541: Back-Up Power Supply Circuit MalfunctionS6RW0D7224018
Wiring Diagram
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
NOTE
When checking DTC after connecting battery cable, be sure to turn ignition switch from OFF to ON and
from ON to OFF at least once, or DTC B1541 will be detected.
DTC Troubleshooting
12V5V
WHTG20-7 2
31G201 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 23 22 25 26 27 28 29 30WHT/RED [B]
I7RW01722011-01
[B]: Back-up power supply circuit 2. Main fuse
1. HVAC control module 3. Circuit fuse
DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
• Back-up power supply voltage is lower than specified value continuously.
• When connect battery with vehicle and then, turn ignition switch to ON
position for first time.• Battery voltage supply circuit
• HVAC control module
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2DTC check
1) Turn ignition switch to ON position for 20 sec. or more.
2) Ignition switch turned OFF and connect scan tool to
DLC.
3) Turn ON ignition switch and check DTC.
Is there DTC B1541?Go to Step 3. Intermittent trouble.
Check for intermittent
referring to “Intermittent
and Poor Connection
Inspection in Section
00”.
3Battery voltage supply circuit check
1) Disconnect connector from HVAC control module with
ignition switch turned OFF.
2) Check for proper connection to back-up power supply
circuit terminal of HVAC control module connector.
3) If OK, measure voltage between back-up power supply
circuit terminal of HVAC control module connector and
vehicle body ground.
Is voltage 10 – 14 V?Substitute a known-
good HVAC control
module and recheck.Back-up power supply
circuit is open or
shorted to ground.

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DTC B1546: A/C Refrigerant Pressure MalfunctionS6RW0D7224019
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC B1551: Serial Communication Circuit MalfunctionS6RW0D7224020
Wiring DiagramDTC detecting condition Trouble area
• A/C refrigerant pressure sensor signal voltage is lower than specified value
even though outside air temperature is higher than specified value for
specified time continuously.
• Insufficient refrigerant in A/C system• Insufficient of refrigerant
• A/C refrigerant pressure sensor
• Outside air temperature sensor
• HVAC control module
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2DTC check
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned
OFF.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON position and check DTC in
BCM.
Is DTC B1141 or B1142 (BCM) detected?Go to applicable DTC
diag. flow.Go to Step 3.
3DTC check
Check DTC in ECM.
Is DTC P0532 or P0533 detected?Go to applicable DTC
diag. flow.Go to Step 4.
4A/C refrigerant pressure and outside air temperature
data check
1) Start engine and select “DATA LIST” mode on scan tool.
2) Check “Refrigerant Pressure” and “Outside Air Temp”
displayed on scan tool.
Are values of A/C refrigerant pressure sensor and outside air
temperature within specified ranges indicated in “Scan Tool
Data”?Substitute a known-
good HVAC control
module and recheck.Check the amount of
refrigerant and system
for leaks.
12V
G20
G20-13YEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 23 22 25 26 27 28 29 30
1
2 3
[S]WHT/REDWHTG20-7
12V5V
[B]4 4
I7RW01722012-02
[B]: Back-up power supply circuit 1. HVAC control module 3. Information display
[S]: Serial communication circuit 2. BCM 4. Circuit fuse

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DTC B1552: HVAC Control Module Check Sum ErrorS6RW0D7224021
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC B1553: CAN Communication Circuit MalfunctionS6RW0D7224022
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC TroubleshootingDTC detecting condition Trouble area
Data received by HVAC control module from BCM is erroneous continuously. • BCM
• HVAC control module
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2Serial communication signal data check
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned
OFF.
2) Start engine and select “DATA LIST” mode on scan tool.
3) Check “Refrigerant Pressure”, “Vehicle Speed”, “Coolant
Temp” and “Outside Air Temp” displayed on scan tool.
Are values of A/C refrigerant pressure sensor and outside air
temperature within specified ranges indicated in “Scan Tool
Data”?Intermittent trouble.
Check for intermittent
referring to “Intermittent
and Poor Connection
Inspection in Section
00”Substitute a known-
good HVAC control
module and recheck.
If DTC is still detected
substitute a known-
good BCM and recheck.
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
HVAC control module receives error code from BCM continuously. • CAN communication circuit
•BCM
•ECM
• Combination meter
• HVAC control module
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2DTC check
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned
OFF.
2) Check DTC in BCM.
Is DTC U0073 (No.0073), U0100 (No.0100) and/or U0155
(No.0155) detected?Go to applicable DTC
diag. flow.Substitute a known-
good HVAC control
module and recheck.

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DTC B1557: VSS Signal FailureS6RW0D7224023
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC B1561: ECT Signal FailureS6RW0D7224024
DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area
DTC TroubleshootingDTC detecting condition Trouble area
HVAC control module receives invalid data of VSS signal from BCM. • VSS circuit
• VSS
• HVAC control module
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2DTC check
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned
OFF.
2) Check DTC in ECM.
Is DTC P0500 detected?Go to applicable DTC
diag flow.Substitute a known-
good HVAC control
module and recheck.
DTC detecting condition Trouble area
HVAC control module receives invalid data of ECT signal from BCM. • ECT sensor circuit
• ECT sensor
• HVAC control module
Step Action Yes No
1Was “Air Conditioning System Check” performed?Go to Step 2. Go to “Air Conditioning
System Check”.
2DTC check
1) Connect scan tool to DLC with ignition switch turned
OFF.
2) Check DTC in ECM.
Is DTC P0116, P0117 or P0118 detected?Go to applicable DTC
diag. flow.Substitute a known-
good HVAC control
module and recheck.