Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT FOR OBJECT HOLDING SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION
1. Inspect the A/C Heater Control for an object or debris holding the Bi-level Mode Switch in the On position.
  NOTE:
  Using the scan tool you can read the On/Off status of the control switch.
  
  Is the Bi-level Mode Switch being held in or stuck On?
  
  Yes
  - Clean or repair the A/C Heater Control as necessary. If you are unable to clean the switch to where the switch can work properly, replace and program the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 2
A/C HEATER CONTROL
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off for ten seconds, and then turn the ignition on and wait a minimum of two minutes.
4. Using the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as Active or is the status of the switch reading On?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .