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Pinpoint Test H: Unable To Duplicate The Customer Concern And No DTCS Present

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  1. H1 CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Select PANEL mode.
    • Observe blower motor operation and select each blower motor speed.
    • Does the blower motor operate in all selections and change speed in each? 
    • Yes  : GO to H2.
    • No  : If the blower motor does not operate in any setting, GO to PINPOINT TEST P .

      If the blower motor does not properly change speeds or will not shut off, GO to PINPOINT TEST Q .

  2. H2 CHECK AIRFLOW OPERATION 
    • Select the highest blower motor setting.
      • NOTE: Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION  for proper airflow descriptions.
    • While observing the airflow, select each of the airflow positions (PANEL, PANEL/FLOOR, FLOOR, FLOOR/DEFROST, DEFROST).
    • Is the airflow directed to the proper outlets? 
  3. H3 VERIFY TEMPERATURE CONTROL OPERATION 
    • Start the vehicle and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
    • With the A/C off, select PANEL mode.
    • Change the temperature setting from the coldest to the warmest and back to the coldest.
    • Does the temperature change between very warm to cool? 
    • Yes  : GO to H4.
    • No  : If the temperature does not get very warm, GO to PINPOINT TEST K .

      If the temperature does not change at all, GO to PINPOINT TEST O .

  4. H4 VERIFY THE A/C CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE WITH A/C OFF 
    • With the engine running and the A/C off, select PANEL mode.
    • Select the coldest temperature setting.
    • Is the outlet temperature close to ambient temperature? 
    • Yes  : GO to H5.
    • No  : If the temperature is warmer than ambient temperature, GO to PINPOINT TEST O  and diagnose for inoperative blend door.

      If the outlet temperature is significantly colder than ambient temperature and the A/C compressor clutch cycles normally, GO to PINPOINT TEST N .

      If the outlet temperature is significantly colder than ambient temperature and the A/C compressor clutch is engaged and does not cycle, GO to PINPOINT TEST M .

  5. H5 VERIFY A/C CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT IN THE A/C MODE 
    • Make sure the ambient air temperature is above 2°C (36°F).
    • With the engine running, select PANEL mode.
    • Press the A/C button (indicator on).
    • Does the A/C clutch engage when the PANEL and A/C button (indicator on) is pressed? 
  6. H6 CHECK THE RECIRC OPERATION 
    • With the engine running, press the RECIRC button (indicator off).
    • Select PANEL mode.
    • Select the highest blower motor setting.
    • Observe airflow noise.
    • Press the RECIRC button (indicator on).
    • Does the airflow noise increase when the RECIRC mode is selected (indicator on)? 
    • Yes  : The system is operating normally.
    • No  : GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
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