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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 5:  The ambient air temperature must be above 3°C (38°F) for this A/C compressor test.
  2. 6:  The specified values are from the A/C System Performance Test.
Too Hot in Vehicle

Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views 
DEFINITION: The temperature cannot be adjusted or cooling is insufficient during A/C operation.
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2
IMPORTANT: All DTCs that are set must be diagnosed first unless you were sent to this diagnostic from a specific DTC diagnostic.
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.
Does the blower motor operate in any speed position?		 - Go to Step 3  Go to Blower Motor Inoperative 
3 Does the blower motor operate at the desired speeds? - Go to Step 4  Go to Blower Motor Malfunction 
4
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Place the mode switch in the panel position.
  3. Place the recirculation switch in the ON position.
  4. Observe the recirculation door.
  5. Place the recirculation switch in the OFF position.
Does the recirculation door move from the recirculation position to the outside air position?		 - Go to Step 5  Go to Air Recirculation Malfunction 
5 
IMPORTANT:
  • If DTC B0157 is set, the A/C compressor clutch will not engage until the code is cleared.
  • The ambient air temperature must be above 3°C (38°F).
  1. Start the engine.
  2. With a scan tool clear any DTCs that are stored in the HVAC control module.
  3. Place the left air temperature switch in the coldest position.
  4. Place the mode switch in the bi-level position.
  5. Place the blower motor on high speed.
Does the A/C compressor operate?		 - Go to Step 6  Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage 
6  Perform the A/C system performance test. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test (LY7) or Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test (L26) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect the inside air temperature sensor for proper installation. Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 8 
8
  1. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the mode switch in panel position.
  3. Place the blower motor switch in maximum speed position.
  4. Inspect for airflow through the inside air temperature sensor by placing a 5 cm (2 in) square piece of paper over the sensor air inlet.
Does the paper stay in place?		 - Go to Step 9  Go to Step 16 
9
  1. Install a thermometer near the inside air temperature sensor.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Inside Air Temp parameter in the Climate Control Panel data list.
Does the scan tool indicate the sensor temperatures is within 3°C (5°F) of the thermometer temperature?		 - Go to Step 10  Go to Step 13 
10
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Cover the sunload sensor.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Adjust driver side temperature to 22°C (72°F).
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Driver and Passenger Solar Sensor parameter in the Climate Control Panel Open/Short data list.
Is the Solar Sensor parameter greater than the specified value?		 220 Counts Go to Step 11  Go to Step 18 
11
  1. Uncover the sunload sensor.
  2. Direct a light source at the sunload sensor.
  3. Observe the Driver and Passenger Sunload parameter.
Do the counts change?		 - Go to Step 12  Go to Step 18 
12 Test the resistance of the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table .
Is the resistance near the value in the Sensor Resistance Table?		 - Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 14 
13 Test the resistance of the inside air temperature sensor. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table .
Is the resistance near the value in the Sensor Resistance Table?		 - Go to Step 19  Go to Step 17 
14 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 16 
15 Inspect the aspirator tube for an air leak or obstruction.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  -
16 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 22 
17 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inside air temperature sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 20 
18 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the sunload sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 21 
19 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 24  Go to Step 23 
20 Replace the inside air temperature sensor. Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 24  -
21 Replace the sunload sensor. Refer to Sun Load Sensor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 24  -
22 Replace the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 24  -
23 Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 24  -
24 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 - System OK Go to Step 2 
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