Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

2: This step verifies that the temperature displayed is not within the calibrated range.
3: This step tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high voltage range.
4: This step tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the low voltage range. If the fuse in the jumper opens when you perform this test, the signal circuit is shorted to voltage.

DTC B0158, B0163, B0168, B0173, B0178, B0509, B0514, B3578 or B3583

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views Sensor Resistance Table: Sensor Resistance Table (Primary HVAC)
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	-	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the appropriate Duct Actual parameter in the Heating and Air Conditioning data list. Does the scan tool indicate that the Duct Actual parameter is within the specified range?	5-250 Counts	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the appropriate air temperature sensor. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the appropriate Duct Actual data parameter. Does the scan tool indicate that the Duct Actual data parameter is greater than the specified value?	250 Counts	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 5
4	Turn OFF the ignition. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the air temperature sensor and the low reference circuit of the air temperature sensor. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the appropriate Duct Actual data parameter. Does the scan tool indicate that the Duct Actual data parameter is less than the specified value?	5 Counts	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 6
5	Test the appropriate signal circuit of the air temperature sensor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 9
6	Test the signal circuit of the appropriate air temperature sensor for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 7
7	Test the low reference circuit of the appropriate air temperature sensor for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 9
8	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate air temperature sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 10
9	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	-	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 11
10	Replace the air temperature sensor. Refer to the appropriate replacement procedure: Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Auxiliary (Behr) Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Auxiliary (Delphi) Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Left Side Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Right Side Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly Replacement Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly Replacement - Auxiliary Did you complete the replacement?	-	Go to Step 12	-
11	Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement?	-	Go to Step 12	-
12	Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text. Does the DTC reset?	-	Go to Step 2	System OK