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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Adjust the air flow discharge using the mode buttons on the heater and A/C control.

Does the air flow change discharge locations?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

With a scan tool, command the HTR/DEF/AC door position from Defrost to Panel.

Does the air flow change discharge locations?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Perform the air delivery and temperature control check. Refer to Air Delivery and Temperature Control Check .

Are the actuators operating within their specified ranges?

Go to Step 6

Go to Symptoms

5

  1. Fully open all panel outlets.
  2. Select PANEL mode.
  3. Set the blower speed to illuminate 2 bars on the fan speed indicator.
  4. Inspect for airflow through the in-car temperature sensor by placing a 5cm (2in) square piece of paper over the sensor air inlet.

Does the paper stay in place?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 12

6

Inspect the mode actuator for binding or mechanical failure.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for blocked or misaligned ducts.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 13

8

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 9

9

Test the in-car temperature sensor resistance. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table .

Is the resistance within the specified values?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 15

10

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 11

11

Test the outside air temperature sensor resistance. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table .

Is the resistance within the specified values?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

12

Inspect for proper foam seal fit between the in-car temperature sensor and the trim panel, blocked or disconnected aspiration hose.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

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13

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 14

14

Replace the mode actuator. Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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15

Replace the in-car temperature sensor. Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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16

Replace the outside air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Temperature Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 18

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17

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Operate the system. Refer to the appropriate procedure:

Does the system operate correctly?

System OK

Go to Symptoms

18

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2