Circuit/System Verification
NOTE:
Check for bulletins before proceeding.
- Ignition ON.
- Verify every applicable scan tool Switch parameter changes when pressing the appropriate switch on the A26 HVAC Controls.
- If any parameter does not change
Replace the A26 HVAC Controls.
- If all parameters change
- If any parameter does not change
- Verify the blower motor operates properly with the blower motor switch in each speed position.
- If the blower motor does not operate properly in each speed position
Refer to DTC B0193 .
- If the blower motor operates properly in each speed position
- If the blower motor does not operate properly in each speed position
- Verify the scan tool Air Quality Sensor parameter changes while introducing hydrocarbons from a suitable source into the vicinity of the B108 Air Quality Sensor.
- If the Air Quality Sensor parameter does not change
Refer to DTC B3843 .
- If the Air Quality Sensor parameter changes
- If the Air Quality Sensor parameter does not change
- Verify the HVAC doors listed below move when pressing the appropriate switch.
- Temperature
- Mode
- Recirculation
- If any HVAC door does not move
Refer to DTC B0223, B0233, B023A or B0408 .
- If all HVAC doors move
- Install the J43600 ACR Air Conditioning Service Center.
- Verify the high side pressure reading on the Air Conditioning Service Center is within 10% of the scan tool A/C High Side Pressure Sensor parameter.
- If the reading is not within 10%
Refer to DTC P0532 or P0533 .
- If the reading is within 10%
- If the reading is not within 10%
- Verify the scan tool A/C High Side Pressure Sensor parameter is between 269-2929 kPa (39-425 PSI).
- If the reading is not between 269-2929 kPa (39-425 PSI)
- If the reading is between 269-2929 kPa (39-425 PSI)
- Verify the scan tool parameters listed below are within 10% of ambient temperature.
- Lower Left Duct Air Temperature Sensor
- Upper Left Duct Air Temperature Sensor
- A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor
- If not within 10% of ambient temperature
Refer to DTC B0173, B0178 or B3933 .
- If within 10% of ambient temperature
- Verify the scan tool Windshield Temperature parameter is within 10% of ambient temperature.
- If not within 10% of ambient temperature
Refer to DTC B018A, B048C, B048F or B1395 .
- If within 10% of ambient temperature
- If not within 10% of ambient temperature
- Verify the scan tool Passenger Compartment Humidity parameter is within 10% of actual humidity.
- If not within 10% of actual humidity
Refer to DTC B018A, B048C, B048F or B1395 .
- If within 10% of actual humidity
- If not within 10% of actual humidity
- Engine ON, A/C system ON
- Verify cool air flows from the ducts with the temperature control in the coldest position.
- If the air is not cool
- Verify the Q2 A/C Compressor Clutch is engaged.
- If the Q2 A/C Compressor Clutch is not engaged, refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Malfunction .
- If the Q2 A/C Compressor Clutch is engaged, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test and DTC B393B .
- If the air is cool
- Verify warm air flows from the ducts with the temperature control in the warmest position.
- If the air is not warm
Refer to Heating Performance Diagnostic .
- If the air is warm
- If the air is not warm
- Engine OFF, ignition ON.
- Verify the scan tool Sunload parameter changes while covering the B10B Ambient Light/Sunload Sensor with a shop towel or other suitable item.
- If the Sunload parameter does not change
Refer to DTC B0163, B0183 or B1405 .
- If the Sunload parameter changes
- If the Sunload parameter does not change
- Verify the actual inside air temperature, using a thermometer, is less than 3°C (5°F) difference from the scan tool Inside Passenger Compartment Air Temp. Sensor parameter.
- If greater than a 3°C (5°F) difference
Refer to DTC B0163, B0183 or B1405 .
- If less than a 3°C (5°F) difference
- If greater than a 3°C (5°F) difference
- Verify the vehicle is not equipped with an E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater.
- If the vehicle is equipped with an E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater
- Verify the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater turns On and Off when commanded within the conditions for proper operation listed in Automatic HVAC Description and Operation .
- If the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater does not turn On and Off when commanded within the conditions for proper operation
Refer to DTC B048D or B048E .
- If the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater turns On and Off when commanded within the conditions for proper operation
- If the E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater does not turn On and Off when commanded within the conditions for proper operation
- All OK.
- If the vehicle is not equipped with an E40 Electrical Auxiliary Heater
- All OK.