Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The blower motor is inoperative in all speed positions.

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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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 of the speed positions?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

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1. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
2. With the scan tool, observe the Commanded Blower parameter in the Heating and Air Conditioning data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Commanded Blower parameter is near the specified value?

83%

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1. With the scan tool, command the blower motor ON.
2. Observe the Commanded Blower parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Commanded Blower parameter is near the specified value?

100%

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor voltage supply circuit and the blower motor control circuit.
5. Place the blower motor switch in the minimum speed position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the blower motor control processor for an open, high resistance or short to ground. 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 blower motor control processor for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Important: Ensure that the blower motor control processor connector and the instrument panel integration module (IPM) connector are connected during this step in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

1. Measure the voltage from the blower motor speed control circuit of the IPM to a good ground.
2. With a scan tool, command the blower motor OFF and ON.

Does the voltage measure near the specified values for each commanded state?

5.0 V OFF

0.7 V ON

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the IPM.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Measure the voltage from the blower motor speed control circuit of the IPM to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

5.0 V

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Test the blower motor speed control circuit of the IPM for an open, a short to ground, or a 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 blower motor harness for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor. 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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Test the blower motor supply voltage circuit for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the blower motor control circuit for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor control processor. 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 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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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPM. 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 blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the blower motor control processor. Refer to Blower Motor Control Processor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the IPM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems 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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