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Circuit Description

DTC 55 is an internal control unit hardware failure (RAM, ROM defective) in the heater and A/C control.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • The heater and A/C control detects an internal hardware malfunction.
    • The heater and A/C control checks the hardware on a continuous basis every 200 ms.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • Stores a DTC 55 in the controllers memory.
    • Disables all heater and A/C control functions.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for the fault is no longer present.
    • The use of a scan tool.
    • A history DTC will clear after 20 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the fault is no longer present.

Diagnostic Aids

Because a DTC 55 is an internal malfunction to the controller, the repair procedure is to replace the heater and A/C control. Program the new heater and A/C control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement for the programming procedure.