GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Verify the customer's complaint.

Are the customer's concerns verified?

Go to Step 2

System OK

2

Move all controls except for the temperature adjustment.

Is an excessive effort required to move the controls?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 3

3

Move the temperature control.

Is an excessive effort required to move the controls?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Move the temperature control.

Does the temperature door move too easily?

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Remove the cable from the controller.

Does the control knob turn freely.

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

6

Inspect the cables for:

    • Improper routing
    • Kinks
    • Wiring interference
    • Other instrument panel interference

Is there a problem with the cable?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair as needed.

Is the repair complete?

System OK

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8

  1. Remove the cable from the temperature door.
  2. Cycle the door manually.
  3. Inspect for door binding.

Is there any door binding?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 12

9

Inspect a binding door seal for proper installation.

Is the door seal installed properly?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

  1. Inspect a binding door for the following conditions:
  2. • Shaft alignment
    • A bent shaft
    • A bent door
    • A warped case
  3. Repair as needed.

Did you complete the repair?

System OK

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11

Repair the door seal, as needed.

Did you complete the repair?

System OK

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12

Inspect for control binding.

Does the control bind?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

  1. Reinstall the cable to the door.
  2. Inspect the clearance for the cable-to-dash components.
  3. Repair any interference.

Did you complete the repair?

System OK

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14

  1. Remove the cable from the control.
  2. Inspect the control for binding.

Does the control bind?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the control.

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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16

Replace the cable.

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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