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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

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

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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

Does the auxiliary blower motor operate in any of the speed positions?

Go to Auxiliary Blower Motor Malfunction

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the auxiliary blower motor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit and the high blower motor control circuit of the auxiliary blower motor.
  5. Place the auxiliary blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the auxiliary blower motor 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?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

5

Test the high speed control circuit of the auxiliary blower motor for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the auxiliary blower motor. 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 10

Go to Step 8

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the auxiliary 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?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the auxiliary blower motor. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2