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Blower Motor Inoperative at any speed <<CJ2>>

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Were you sent here from the HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Display the HVAC Data List.
  4. Operate the blower speed control switch to the highest and to the lowest settings.

Does the scan tool indicate the Desired Blower Motor Speed increasing and decreasing in correct relation to the blower speed control switch operation?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 19

3

  1. Disconnect the blower motor control module connector.
  2. Connect a test light test from ground to the blower motor control module feed circuit 1342.

Does the test light illuminate?

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4

Connect a test light test from the blower motor control module connector feed circuit 1342 to the ground circuit 150.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

5

Inspect the BLO MOT fuse #51 for an open.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to ground in the blower control module feed circuit 1342. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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7

Repair the open or high resistance in the blower motor control module feed circuit 1342. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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8

Repair the open or high resistance in the blower motor control module ground circuit 150. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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9

  1. Reconnect the blower motor control module connector.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
  3. Connect a test light between the blower motor connector terminals.
  4. Turn the ignition on.
  5. Set the blower speed to the highest setting.

Does the test light illuminate?

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10

Inspect and repair the blower motor harness connector for poor connections. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor and Fan Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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12

  1. Backprobe the blower motor control module connector, blower speed control circuit 63, with a voltmeter connected to ground.
  2. Turn the ignition on.
  3. Press the HVAC control assembly OFF button.

Is the voltage measured at or near the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

Test and repair the blower speed control signal circuit 63 for a short to ground or voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 16

14

  1. Backprobe the blower motor control module connector, blower speed control circuit 63, with a voltmeter connected to ground.
  2. Turn the ignition on.
  3. Set the blower motor speed to the highest setting.

Is the voltage measured at or near the specified value?

0.25 V to 1.25 V

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

15

Test and repair the blower speed control signal circuit 63 for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 18

16

Inspect and repair the blower motor control module harness connector for poor connections. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 17

17

Replace the blower motor control module . Refer to Blower Motor Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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18

Inspect and repair the HVAC control assembly harness connector for poor connections. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

19

Replace the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 20

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20

  1. Clear any DTCs which may have set. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearing .
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Diagnostic System Check