Step | Action | Yes | No | ||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |||||||
2 | Inspect the coolant level. Is the coolant level correct? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||
3 | Add coolant as needed. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | -- | ||||||
4 | Observe the blower motor operation. Is the blower motor functioning at all? | Go to Step 5 | |||||||
5 | Use the blower push switch to cycle the blower through its different speeds. Does the motor function at different speeds? | Go to Step 6 | Go to DTC 6 | ||||||
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Does the air flow from the different outlets as it should? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||
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Is the heater operating? | System OK | Go to Step 8 | ||||||
8 | Observe the air mix door (AMD) motor while changing the temperature setting from 18-32°C (64-90°F) and then from 32-18°C (90-64°F). Is the AMD motor adjusting to temperature properly? | Go to Step 9 | Go to DTC 4 | ||||||
9 | Inspect the coolant hoses for leaks or kinks. Are the coolant hoses in good condition? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||
10 | Repair any problem with the coolant hoses. Is the heater operating? | System OK | Go to Step 11 | ||||||
11 | Inspect the surge tank cap. Is the surge tank cap in good condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||
12 | Repair or replace the surge tank cap as needed. Is the heater operating? | System OK | Go to Step 13 | ||||||
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Does the coolant flow? | Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 | ||||||
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Is the repair complete? | System OK | -- | ||||||
15 | Inspect the temperature of the heater inlet and outlet hoses by feel. Is the heater inlet hose hot and the outlet hose warm? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||
16 | Back flush or replace the heater core. Is the repair complete? | System OK | -- | ||||||
17 | Inspect the vehicle for cold air leaks at the following locations:
Are any leaks found? | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 18 | ||||||
18 | Repair any cold air leaks. Is the repair complete? | System OK | -- | ||||||
19 | Inspect the coolant temperature sensor. Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring or the controller? | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 | ||||||
20 | Repair or replace the sensor, the wiring, or the controller as required. Is the repair complete? | System OK | -- | ||||||
21 | Inspect the in-car sensor. Refer to DTC 1 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller? | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 22 | ||||||
22 | Inspect the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to DTC 2 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller? | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 23 | ||||||
23 | Inspect the sun sensor. Refer to DTC 5 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller? | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 24 | ||||||
24 | Replace the automatic temperature controller (ATC). Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement . Is the repair complete? | System OK | -- |