Diagnostic Test
- READ AND RECORD DTCS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA - ERASE DTCS AND CHECK FOR THE DTC TO RETURN
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in all Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, run a Vehicle Scan Report, or record the Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off for at least 10.0 seconds.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data and the When Monitored Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE BUS COMMUNICATION DTCS
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
Are any Active BUS Communication DTCs set?
Yes
- Refer to STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 3
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
- CHECK FOR STORED BUS COMMUNICATION DTCS
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
Are any inactive or stored BUS Communication DTCs set?
Yes
- Refer to STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 4
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
- CHECK FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) A/C COMPRESSOR DTCS
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
Are any PCM A/C Compressor DTCs set?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to DTC INDEX (1 OF 2) and/or DTC INDEX (2 OF 2) .
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
- CHECK FOR BODY CONTROL MODULE DTCS
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
Are any Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs set?
Yes
- Refer to STORED LOST COMMUNICATION DTCS and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 6
- Refer to recorded DTCs.
- CHECK THE A/C COMPRESSOR
- Start the engine.
- Using the HVAC Module, request A/C maximum cool.
Does the A/C Compressor Clutch engage?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Refer to A/C PERFORMANCE TESTING. Refer to A/C PERFORMANCE .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- 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.
- Reconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- 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 AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .