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 Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Recalibrate the motors. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .
4. With a scan tool, observe the current DTC list for the Instrument Panel Module.

Does the scan tool display DTC B0249, B0409, B0419 or B0269?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

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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 at the desired speeds?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

1. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
2. Place the mode controls in the bi-level position.
3. Alternately, place the recirculation switch in the outside air and recirculation positions.

Does the recirculation door move from the recirculation position to the ambient air position?

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Go to Air Delivery Improper

Place the passenger temperature switch in the OFF position.

Does the Too Cold in Vehicle concern occur when heating or defrosting is desired?

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Go to Step 9

1. Start the engine.
2. Place the HVAC control module in the OFF position.

Does the air conditioning (A/C) compressor operate?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage

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Inspect the cooling system for the following conditions:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Inspect the upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right air temperature sensors for the following conditions:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Inspect for airflow through the inside air temperature assembly by placing a 5 cm (2 in) square piece of paper over the sensor air inlet.

Does the paper stay in place?

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1. Install a thermometer near the upper left, upper right, lower left and lower right air sensors and the inside air temperature assembly.
2. With a scan tool, observe the following data parameters in the Instrument Panel Module data list:

•	Left AC Duct Temp.

•	Left Htr. Duct Temp.

•	Right AC Duct Temp.

•	Right Htr. Duct Temp.

•	Inside Air Temp.

Does the scan tool indicate that the sensor temperatures are within the specification at the thermometer temperatures?

-3 to +3°C (-5 to +5°F)

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Go to Step 17

1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Install a scan tool.
3. Cover the sunload sensor.
4. Start the engine.
5. Place the driver side temperature to 22°C (72°F).
6. With a scan tool, observe the Solar Sensor data parameter in the Instrument Panel Module data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the solar sensor parameter is greater than the specified value?

224 Counts

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Go to Step 19

1. Uncover the sunload sensor.
2. Direct a light source at the sunload sensor.

Do the counts change?

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System OK

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1. Disconnect the inside air temperature assembly.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 circuit of the inside air temperature assembly and the inside air temperature assembly control circuit of the inside air temperature assembly.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 15

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Test the inside air temperature assembly control circuit of the inside air temperature assembly for a short to voltage, a high resistance or and open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 20

Test the suspect temperature sensor resistance. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table .

Does the resistance measure near the Sensor Resistance Table?

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Go to Step 18

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect air temperature sensor. 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 22

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the sunload sensor. 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 23

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the dash integration module. 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 24

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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the appropriate temperature sensor. Refer to the following procedures:

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the sunload sensor. Refer to Sun Load Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the dash integration module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 26

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Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

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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