Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
2. Record the Environmental Data.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
5. With the scan tool, read HVAC Module DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
CHECK (C361) CABIN HEATER 1 RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT (A/C HEATER MODULE TERMINAL 13) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the HVAC Module C1 harness connector.
3. Remove the Cabin Heater 1 Relay.
4. Measure the resistance between the Cabin Heater 1 Relay Control circuit and ground.
  Is there continuity between ground and the circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Cabin Heater 1 Relay Control circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
TEST THE CABIN HEATER 1 RELAY
1. Replace the Cabin Heater 1 Relay in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
4. With the scan tool, actuate the Cabin Heater 1 Relay.
5. Monitor the scan tool for at least two minutes.
6. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Replacing the Cabin Heater 1 Relay corrected the condition.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
1. Disconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors.
2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
  - Proper connector installation.
  - Damaged connector locks.
  - Corrosion.
  - Other signs of water intrusion.
  - Weather seal damage (if equipped).
  - Bent terminals.
  - Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
  - Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
  - Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
  Repair any conditions that are found.
5. Reconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
10. With the scan tool, read HVAC Module DTCs.
  Did the DTC return?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the HVAC Module in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, HVAC, REMOVAL .
  No
  - The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
  - Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .