Forest Air System
OPERATION INSPECTION
FOREST AIR SYSTEM : Work Procedure
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the operational check is to check that the individual system operates normally.
NOTE:
Check that automatic air conditioning system operates normally. .
Check condition : Engine running at normal operating temperature
Check condition : Turn FOREST switch ON and turn it OFF once. Turn FOREST switch ON again and wait for 5 minutes or more.
OPERATION INSPECTION
1.CHECK PLASMACLUSTERTM CONTROL
Check the ionizer operation sound (whirring sound) in the duct by putting an ear to the side ventilator grille
(driver side) outlet while pressing fan switch and OFF switch alternately.
NOTE:
- PlasmaclusterTM ion technology developed by Sharp Corporation is installed in this item.
- PlasmaclusterTM is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Ionizer system malfunction. Testing and Inspection.
2.CHECK PLASMACLUSTERTM CONTROL OPERATION STATUS
Operate fan switch. Visually check that status indicator in display changes in accordance with the following table.
NOTE:
- PlasmaclusterTM ion technology developed by Sharp Corporation is installed in this item.
- PlasmaclusterTM is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - Replace A/C auto amp.. Removal And Installation.
3.CHECK BREEZY AIR CONTROL
Place a hand to air outlet. Check that breezy air control operates when air outlet is VENT or FOOT mode and temperature in passenger room is stable (in the status that fan speed lowers to 3rd speed)
NOTE:
Breezy air control does not operate when air outlet is B/L.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Replace A/C auto amp.. Removal And Installation.
4.CHECK BREEZY AIR CONTROL OPERATION STATUS
1. Press CLIMATE switch. The "Climate" menu screen is indicated on display.
2. Touch "Forest Air Info". The "Forest Air Info" screen is indicated on display.
3. Check that breezy air animation that is imaged from breezy air is indicated on display while breezy air control is operated.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - Replace A/C auto amp.. Removal And Installation.
5.CHECK AUTOMATIC INTAKE CONTROL (EXHAUST GAS / OUTSIDE ODOR DETECTING MECHANISM)
1. Check that the operation is in fresh air intake mode.
2. Apply cigarette smoke or similar substance to exhaust gas / outside odor detecting sensor portion.
3. Listen to intake sound and confirm air inlets change.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 6.
NO - Exhaust gas / outside odor detecting sensor system malfunction. B262A.
6.CHECK AMBIENT AIR JUDGEMENT STATUS
1. Apply cigarette smoke or similar substance to exhaust gas / outside odor detecting sensor portion.
2. Visually check that indicator of ambient air status in display changes to orange.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 7.
NO - Replace A/C auto amp.. Removal And Installation.
7.AIR FLOW CONTROL (INSIDE ODOR DETECTING MECHANISM)
1. Operate temperature control switch (driver side). Set temperature to 20�C (68�F).
2. Apply cigarette smoke or similar substance to air inlet while fan speed is in 5th or 6th speed status.
3. Place a hand to air outlet. Check that air flow increases.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 8.
NO - Inside odor detecting sensor system malfunction. Inside Odor Detecting Sensor.
8.CHECK INTERIOR AIR JUDGEMENT STATUS
1. Apply cigarette smoke or similar substance to air inlet.
2. Visually check that indicator of interior air status in display changes to orange.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 9.
NO - Replace A/C auto amp.. Removal And Installation.
9.CHECK AUTOMATIC DEFOGGING CONTROL
1. Apply vapor to humidity sensor portion.
2. Check that the operation is in accordance with the following status.
- Air outlet: DEF
- Air inlet: Fresh air intake
- Compressor: ON
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 10.
NO - Humidity sensor system malfunction. B276B.
10.CHECK AUTOMATIC DEFOGGING CONTROL OPERATION STATUS
1. Apply vapor to humidity sensor portion.
2. Visually check that indicator of windshield in display is indicated in white.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 11.
NO - Replace A/C auto amp.. Removal And Installation.
11.CHECK AROMA DIFFUSER CONTROL (AROMA MOTOR OPERATION)
1. Operate FOREST switch and OFF switch alternately so that aroma diffuser control switches between ON and OFF.
2. Perform this operation for 2 sets. Check by operation sound that aroma motor operates.
NOTE:
Operation of aroma diffuser control can be checked immediately after FOREST switch is turned OFF once, and then is turned ON again. Operation direction of motor is switched by turning it ON again after turning it OFF. (Leaf scent - Fragrant wood)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 12.
NO - Aroma motor system malfunction. B2768.
12.CHECK AROMA DIFFUSER CONTROL (FRAGRANCE)
1. Operate FOREST switch and OFF switch alternately so that aroma diffuser control switches between ON and OFF.
2. Perform this operation for 2 sets. Check by fragrance that 2 kinds of aroma are diffused alternately.
NOTE:
Operation of aroma diffuser control can be checked immediately after FOREST switch is turned OFF once, and then is turned ON again. Operation direction of motor is switched by turning it ON again after turning it OFF. (Leaf scent - Fragrant wood)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 13.
NO - Replace aroma cartridge. Removal And Installation.
13.CHECK AROMA DIFFUSER CONTROL OPERATION STATUS
1. Operate FOREST switch and OFF switch alternately so that aroma diffuser control switches between ON and OFF.
2. Perform this operation for 2 sets. Visually check that indication of fragrance (Leaf scent - Fragrant wood) in display switches alternately.
NOTE:
Operation of aroma diffuser control can be checked immediately after FOREST switch is turned OFF once, and then is turned ON again. Operation direction of motor is switched by turning it ON again after turning it OFF. (Leaf scent - Fragrant wood)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Replace A/C auto amp.. Removal And Installation.