Erratic Operation Of HVAC System

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Erratic operation of the HVAC systems include lack of cool air, lack of hot air, unrequested mode change (ATC only), no control of mode or temperature control or tapping blend door noise. These symptoms may be accompanied by the following DTC's:

Blend door feedback.
Blend door stall.
A/C control mode door input shorted to battery.
In car temperature sensor failure.
ATC message not received.
Mode door stall.

Check for the presence of DTC's with the DRBIII(R). If the symptoms and or DTC's listed above are present, preform the following repair procedure:

With the vehicle at room temperature 50-80°F (10-27°C), pull the M-1 fuse for five minutes to erase any DTC's. Replace the fuse and start the vehicle to recalibrate the HVAC system. Operate the vehicle and HVAC system to verify that symptoms and or DTC's are gone. If tapping noise or blend stall/feedback DTC's re-occur, additional diagnosis will be required.