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Test Description

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The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step tests for blower motor operation in any speed setting.
  2. 3:  This step identifies if the HVAC control module is commanding the blower motor to operate at HI speed.
  3. 5:  This step verifies that power is being supplied to the blower motor.
  4. 6:  This step tests for a possible open in the blower motor ground circuit or a poor motor.
Blower Motor Inoperative

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference:  HVAC Schematics  
DEFINITION: The blower motor is inoperative in all speed positions.
1 Did you review the HVAC operation and perform the necessary inspections? - Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Automatic 
  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the HVAC control module in each speed position.
Does the blower motor operate in each speed position?
- Go to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS Go to Step 3 
IMPORTANT: Place the HVAC control module blower switch in the max. speed position. Place the MODE selector in any position except AUTO. This will ensure a full speed condition when the blower motor is commanded to an ON position. Failure to do this may result in a misdiagnosis.
  1. Place the HVAC control module blower switch in the max. speed position
  2. Place the MODE selector in the FLOOR position.
  3. Command the blower motor to the ON state.
  4. Observe the blower motor PWM parameter.
Is the blower motor PWM parameter at the specified value?
98% Go to Step 4  Go to Step 10 
4 With a volt meter measure the voltage on the blower motor control circuit while rotating the blower motor switch from min. to max. position.
Does the voltage vary between the specified value?
0.4-4.0 V Go to Step 5  Go to Step 9 
  1. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor supply circuit and a known good ground.
  3. Rotate the blower motor control switch from the min. to max. speed position.
Does the test lamp illuminate and change intensity?
- Go to Step 6  Go to Step 8 
  1. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor supply circuit and ground circuit.
  2. Rotate the blower motor control switch from the min. to max. speed position.
Does the test lamp illuminate and change intensity?
- Go to Step 14  Go to Step 7 
7 Test the blower motor control module ground circuit for an open. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 11 
8 Test the blower motor control module battery positive voltage circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 10 
9 Test the blower motor control module control circuit for a high resistance, open or. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 12 
10 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS and CONNECTOR REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 13 
11 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor control module. Refer to TESTING FOR INTERMITTENT AND POOR CONNECTIONS and CONNECTOR REPAIRS .
Did you find and correct the condition?
- Go to Step 15  Go to Step 14 
12 Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement  in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 15  -
13 Replace the blower motor control module. Refer to Blower Motor Control Processor Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 15  -
14 Replace blower motor. Refer to BLOWER MOTOR .
Did you complete the replacement?
- Go to Step 16  -
15 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
- System OK Go to Step 2