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Too Cold in Vehicle ?
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Too Cold in Vehicle
in HVAC Systems - Automatic
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- Start the engine.
- Allow the engine to idle.
Does the engine reach a normal operating temperature?
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Step 3
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Step 9
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Caution: Refer to Moving Parts and Hot Surfaces Caution in the Preface section. - Allow to idle.
- Select the FLOOR mode.
- Select the minimum blower speed.
- Select the maximum temperature setting.
- Feel the temperature of the inlet and outlet hoses at the heater
core.
Does the inlet hose feel warmer than the outlet hose?
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Step 7
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Step 4
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- Install a thermometer into the I/P center air outlet.
- Secure a thermometer to the heater core outlet hose.
- Select the panel outlets.
- Select the maximum blower speed.
- Select the maximum temperature setting.
- Record the temperature at the following locations:
• | The I/P center air outlet |
• | The heater core outlet hose |
- Compare the recorded temperatures.
Are the temperatures similar?
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Step 5
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Step 6
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- Inspect and repair the following areas of the vehicle for cold
air leaks:
• | The recirculation door |
- Perform the necessary repairs.
Are the repairs complete?
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Step 10
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- Inspect the temperature door operation. Refer to
Diagnostic System Check - HVAC Systems - Automatic
in HVAC Systems
- Automatic.
- Perform any necessary repairs.
Are the repairs complete?
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Step 10
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- Turn OFF the engine.
- Backflush the heater core. Refer to
Flushing
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- Start the engine.
- Select the FLOOR mode.
- Select the minimum blower speed.
- Select the maximum temperature setting.
- Feel the temperature of the inlet and outlet hoses at the heater
core.
Does the inlet hose feel warmer than the outlet hose?
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Step 8
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Step 10
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| Replace the heater core. Refer to
Heater Core Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
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Step 10
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| Repair the low engine temperature concern. Refer to
Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature
in Engine Cooling.
Is the repair complete?
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Step 10
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| Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Does the system operate correctly?
| System OK
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Step 2
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