Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs and record on the repair order.
- Record the Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS TEST. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- PERFORM HVAC ACTUATOR CALIBRATION TEST
- CHECK THE (C143) PANEL MODE DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Disconnect the HVAC Module C1 harness connector.
- Disconnect the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (C143) Panel Mode Drive Circuit between the HVAC Module C1 harness connector and the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohm?
Yes
- Repair the (C143) Panel Mode Drive Circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK THE (C143) PANEL MODE DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Check for continuity between ground and the (C143) Panel Mode Drive Circuit at the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the (C143) Panel Mode Drive Circuit circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (C143) Panel Mode Drive Circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Check for continuity between ground and the (C143) Panel Mode Drive Circuit at the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
- CHECK THE (C142) DEFROST MODE DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
- Disconnect the HVAC Module C1 harness connector.
- Disconnect the (C142) Defrost Mode Drive t circuit harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (C142) Defrost Mode Drive circuit between the HVAC Module C1 harness connector and the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
Is the resistance above 3.0 Ohm?
Yes
- Repair the (C142) Defrost Mode Drive circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
Refer to 6.
- CHECK THE (C142) DEFROST MODE DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Check for continuity between ground and the (C142) Defrost Mode Drive circuit at the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the (C142) Defrost Mode Drive circuit?
Yes
- Repair the (C142) Defrost Mode Drive circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 7
- Check for continuity between ground and the (C142) Defrost Mode Drive circuit at the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
- CHECK THE MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
- Replace the Mode Door Actuator in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, MODE DOOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- With the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs and perform the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test.
Did this DTC reset?
Yes
- Go To 8
No
- Test complete.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the HVAC Module in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, HVAC, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the HVAC MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Perform the HVAC MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Test complete.