HVAC System Check (C60)
Step
| Action
| Normal Result(s)
| Abnormal Result(s)*
|
1
|
- Install the scan tool.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Select display DTC function with the scan tool.
- Check for any stored PCM or BCM DTCs related to HVAC operation.
| No DTCs
are stored in memory or current status.
|
• | DTC is stored in memory or current status (refer to appropriate
DTC table). |
• | Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Component. |
|
2
|
- Turn ignition to the OFF position.
- Remove the scan tool from the diagnostic link connector.
- Start the engine and allow the vehicle to idle in Park until the
engine reaches operating temperature.
- Close the vehicle doors and windows.
- Engine decklid in the closed position.
- Turn the HVAC mode control knob to the instrument panel UPPER
position.
- Turn the blower switch to position three.
- Turn the temperature control knob to the maximum hot position.
- Press the A/C button so that it is in the OFF position.
- Press the OUTSIDE AIR button to the ON position.
- Install an accurate thermometer into the UPPER air outlet.
|
- Air flows from the instrument panel outlets.
- A/C is disengaged.
- Hot air is delivered to passenger compartment.
- Blower fan operates at medium speed.
- Delivered air temperature is approximately between 63°C and
68°C (145°F and 155°F) measured in typical garage settings (21°C
to 24°C (70°F to 75°F)).
|
• | HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Temperature Control Inoperative. |
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
|
3
|
- Close all doors and windows.
- Engine decklid in the closed position.
- Turn the temperature control knob to the maximum cold position.
- Depress the A/C button to the ON position.
- Depress the RECIRC button.
- Turn the blower switch to position 3.
- Install a thermometer into the UPPER air outlet.
|
- Air flows from the instrument panel outlets.
- A/C light illuminates and compressor is engaged.
- Cold air is delivered to passenger compartment.
- Blower fan operates at medium speed.
- Delivered air temperature is approximately 18°C (30°F)
lower than ambient temperature.
|
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
• | Noise Diagnosis (A/C System) |
• | Cooling Insufficient, A/C System. |
• | HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Temperature Control Inoperative. |
|
4
|
- Depress the A/C button to the OFF position.
- Depress the OUTSIDE AIR button.
|
- Air flows from the instrument panel outlets.
- A/C is disengaged.
- Outside air (ambient temperature) is delivered to passenger compartment.
- Blower fan continues to operate at moderate speed.
|
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
• | HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Temperature Control Inoperative. |
|
5
|
- Turn the HVAC mode control knob to the BI-LEVEL position.
- OUTSIDE AIR button is in the ON position.
- A/C button is in the OFF position.
|
- Air flows from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets,
slight air flow from the defrost outlets.
- A/C is disengaged.
- Outside air (ambient temperature) is delivered to passenger compartment.
- Blower fan continues to operate at moderate speed.
|
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
• | HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Temperature Control Inoperative. |
|
6
|
- Turn the HVAC mode control knob to the FLOOR position.
- Press the RECIRC button.
- A/C button is in the OFF position.
|
- Air flows from the floor outlets with slight air flow from the
defrost outlets.
- A/C is disengaged.
- Recirculated air is delivered to passenger compartment.
- Blower fan continues to operate at moderate speed.
|
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
• | HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Temperature Control Inoperative. |
|
7
| Turn
the HVAC mode control knob to the DEFOG position.
|
- Air flows from the floor outlets and from the defrost outlets.
- OUTSIDE AIR light illuminates allowing outside air into vehicle
to help clear windows.
- A/C is engaged.
- Cold air is delivered to passenger compartment.
- Blower fan continues to operate at moderate speed.
|
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
• | Noise Diagnosis (A/C System). |
• | HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Temperature Control Inoperative. |
|
8
| Turn
the HVAC mode control knob to the DEFROST position.
|
- Air flows from the defrost outlets with slight air flow from the
floor outlets.
- OUTSIDE AIR light illuminates allowing outside air into vehicle
to help clear windows.
- A/C is engaged.
- Cold air is delivered to passenger compartment.
- Blower fan continues to operate at moderate speed.
|
• | HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Temperature Control Inoperative. |
• | Incorrect Air Distribution From Air Outlets. |
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
• | Noise Diagnosis (A/C System). |
|
9
| Rotate
the blower knob from position 1 to position 5 and then back to position 1.
| The blower
motor speeds changes according to the blower switch position.
|
• | Blower Motor Inoperative at Any Speed. |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 2). |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 3). |
• | Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative (Position 4). |
• | Blower Motor High Speed Inoperative (Position 5). |
• | Noise Diagnosis (Blower Motor). |
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* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for
the applicable abnormal result.
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