Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate air temperature sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms between the following low reference circuit terminal and ground.
- Inside air temperature sensor terminal 2.
- Ambient temperature sensor terminal B.
- If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
- Ignition ON, verify the appropriate scan tool Air Temp Sensor parameter is less than -35°C (-39°F).
- If greater than the specified range, test the following signal circuit terminal for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
- Inside air temperature sensor terminal 1.
- Ambient temperature sensor terminal A.
- If greater than the specified range, test the following signal circuit terminal for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the following signal circuit terminal and the low reference circuit terminal. Verify the scan tool Air Temp Sensor parameter is greater than 85°C (185°F).
- Inside air temperature sensor terminal 1 and 2.
- Ambient temperature sensor terminal A and B.
- If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the air temperature sensor.