Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK IF DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTC's after a minimum of 60 seconds.
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Go To 6.
CHECK THE (C83) IR SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking IR Sensor Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Infrared Sensor harness connector.
4. Ignition on, engine not running.
5. Measure the voltage of the (C83) IR Sensor Signal circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (C83) IR Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
CHECK THE (C830) IR SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking IR Sensor Return Circuit For A Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the voltage of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4.
CHECK THE (C830) IR SENSOR RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking IR Sensor Return Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Measure the resistance of the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit between the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector and the Infrared Sensor harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (C830) IR Sensor Return circuit for an open.
  - Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5.
CHECK THE INFRARED SENSOR
1. Replace the Infrared Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
  Did the DTC reset performing the HVAC Verification Test?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete.
CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, partially broken wires.
4. Check the connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
5. Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
6. With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Test complete.