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.

CHECK FOR RELATED DTCS
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. Using the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
  Are there any Door Control Circuit Short to Voltage, Short to Ground or Open DTCs present?
  
  Yes
  - Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
  No
  - Go To 2
CHECK IF DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. Using the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
  Is this DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Go To 3
PERFORM HVAC ACTUATOR CALIBRATION TEST
1. Using the scan tool, perform the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test.
  Did this DTC change from Stored to Active while performing the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Go To 6
CHECK THE RECIRCULATION DOOR
1. Remove the Recirculation Door Actuator and check the Recirculation Door for binding and full travel.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair or replace the Recirculation Door as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK THE RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR
1. Replace the Recirculation Door Actuator in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Using the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs.
3. Using the scan tool, perform the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test.
  Did this DTC reset during HVAC Actuator Calibration Test?
  
  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.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
3. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
4. Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
  Were there any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Test complete.