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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK IF DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.

      Is this DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Go To  2
  2. PERFORM HVAC ACTUATOR CALIBRATION TEST 
    1. With the scan tool, perform the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test.

      Did this DTC change from Stored to Active while performing the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Go To  6
  3. CHECK THE (C35) MODE DOOR DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Ground & Mode Door Driver circuit
    GC0123529Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
    2. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Mode Door Actuator harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C35) Mode Door Driver circuit.

      Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (C35) Mode Door Driver circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. CHECK THE (C34) COMMON DOOR DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Ground & Common Door Driver Circuit
    GC0123530Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C34) Common Door Driver circuit.

      Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (C34) Common Door Driver circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK THE MODE DOOR ACTUATOR 
    1. Replace the Mode Door Actuator in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to ACTUATOR, MODE DOOR, REMOVAL .
    2. With the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs and perform the HVAC Actuator Calibration Test.

      Did this DTC reset?

      Yes 

      No 

  6. CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS 
    1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
    2. With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
    3. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
    4. Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete.