Defrosting Insufficient
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE TABLE - DEFROSTING INSUFFICIENT
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: Time required to defrost the windshield is longer than usual. | |||
| 1 | Were you sent here from Symptoms or another diagnostic table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to SYMPTOMS - HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC |
| 2 |
Does sufficient air flow from the defroster outlets? |
Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 10 |
| 3 | Measure the engine operating temperature. Does engine reach normal operating temperature? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 8 |
| 4 |
Does the inlet heater hose feel warmer than the outlet heater hose? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the operation of the A/C compressor clutch. Does the A/C compressor clutch engage? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Repair the A/C compressor clutch. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR MALFUNCTION . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 7 | Perform the A/C system performance test. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST (W/ C69) and AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST (W/O C69) . Is the A/C system operating within the specifications? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 12 |
| 8 | Repair the low engine temperature concern. Refer to ENGINE FAILS TO REACH NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE
. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 9 | Inspect for correct operation of the recirculation door. Is the recirculation door operating correctly? |
Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 10 | Repair the air delivery concern. Refer to AIR DELIVERY IMPROPER . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 11 | Repair the heating concern. Refer to HEATING PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSTIC . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 12 | Repair the A/C performance concern. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST (W/ C69) and AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST (W/O C69) . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 | Repair the recirculation door concern. Refer to AIR RECIRCULATION MALFUNCTION . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |