Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The temperature cannot be adjusted, or the heating is insufficient.

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Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - HVAC Systems - Manual

Important: Both left driver and right passenger, air temperature control concerns are diagnosed in this table.

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the blower motor operate in any speed position?

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Go to Blower Motor Inoperative

Does the blower motor operate in each speed position?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

1. Start the engine.
2. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
3. Place the mode switch in the MAX position.
4. Observe the recirculation door.
5. Place the mode switch in the floor position.

Does the recirculation door move to the outside air position?

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Go to Vacuum Control System Diagnostic

Inspect the cooling system for the following:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Start the engine.
2. Place the blower switch in the OFF position.
3. Place the A/C request switch in the OFF position.

Does the A/C compressor operate?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage

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1. Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
2. Place the dimmer switch in the brightest position.
3. Observe the drive shaft of the left and right air temperature actuator.
4. Place the air temperature switches from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Do the left and right air temperature actuator drive shafts rotate?

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Inspect the air temperature door and the air temperature actuator for the following conditions:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Heating Performance Diagnostic

Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the ground circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the air temperature door control circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator for an open, high resistance, short to ground, or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the HVAC control module for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the HVAC control module for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the ground circuit of the HVAC control module for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Important:: HVAC control module connector must be connected to correctly perform this test.

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Measure the voltage from the air temperature door control circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator to a good ground.
3. Place the air temperature switch from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Does the voltage measure within the specified values with a smooth transition between cold and hot?

0-12 V

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of suspect the air temperature actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect the suspect air temperature actuator, door and any attaching linkage for binding or a condition that prevents drive shaft rotation.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 19

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the suspect air temperature actuator. Refer to Air Temperature Actuator Replacement - Right Side or Air Temperature Actuator Replacement - Left Side .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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