OBD Guide

U062E

Lost Communication With A/C Refrigerant Expansion Valve Actuator

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Air conditioner doesn't work
  • Reduced cooling efficiency
  • Fault indication on the instrument panel
  • Noise during operation of the air conditioning system
  • Periodic turning on/off of the air conditioner

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Valve actuator malfunction
  • Poor contact in the connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Malfunction of the air conditioning control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check valve control circuit integrity
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion or damage
  3. Check actuator resistance
  4. Scan the system for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the expansion valve or repair the wiring

Related codes

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