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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the applicable actuator.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 7 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
  3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 10 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
    • If less then specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
  4. Verify the applicable scan tool parameter is less than 7 counts.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 9 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
  5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 9 and the low reference circuit terminal 7. Verify the applicable scan tool parameter is greater than 250 counts.
    • If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
  6. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 5 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  7. Test for 2.5 volts between the control circuit terminal 6 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
    • If less then specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
  8. Install a DMM between the control circuit terminal 6 and ground. Command the actuator in each direction. Voltage on the control circuit should change from 0 volts when commanding the actuator in one direction to 5 volts in the other direction and return to 2.5 volts in the at rest state.
    • If the voltage does not change as specified, replace the HVAC control module.
  9. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the applicable actuator.
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