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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern by operating the climate control system to duplicate the condition.
  2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Loose, missing or damaged A/C compressor drive belt
    • Loose or disconnected A/C clutch
    • Broken or binding door/actuator
    • Broken or leaking refrigerant lines
    • Obstructed in-vehicle temperature sensor
    • Disconnected in-vehicle temperature aspirator hose
    • Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse(s):
      • 12 (40A)
      • 13 (10A)
      • 27 (10A)
    • Smart Junction Box (SJB) fuse(s):
      • 15 (10A)
      • 37 (10A)
      • 45 (5A)
    • Blower motor inoperative
    • A/C compressor inoperative
    • Circuitry open/shorted
    • Disconnected electrical connectors
  3. If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
    4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
    5. NOTE: The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove-out confirms power and ground from the DLC  are provided to the VCM  .
  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM: 
    • check the VCM  connection to the vehicle.
    • check the scan tool connection to the VCM  .
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK , No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no power to the VCM  .
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
    • verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose no response from the PCM, HVAC module - Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) or HVAC module - Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC).
  7. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication from one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record the Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics from the PCM, HVAC module - EMTC  or HVAC module - DATC  .
    9. NOTE: Some PCM DTCs may inhibit A/C operation. If any PCM DTCs are retrieved, diagnose those first. REFER to the PCM DTC CHART .
  9. If the HVAC module - EMTC  or HVAC module - DATC  DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the HVAC MODULE DTC CHART . If the PCM DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the PCM DTC CHART . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES .
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
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