Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The temperature cannot be adjusted, or the cooling is insufficient during A/C operation.

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Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - HVAC Systems - Manual

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Place the mode switch in any position except OFF.
3. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

When the blower motor is in each speed position, does the blower motor operate correctly?

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Go to Blower Motor Inoperative

Does the blower motor provide sufficient air flow?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

1. Start the engine.
2. Place the headlamp switch in the PARK position.
3. Place the instrument panel dimmer switch in the brightest position.
4. Place the mode switch in the vent position.
5. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
6. Place the outside air switch in the ON position.
7. Place the recirculation switch in the ON position.

Does the recirculation door operate properly?

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Go to Air Delivery Improper

Does the Too Hot in Vehicle concern occur when A/C cooling is desired?

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Important: For A/C compressor operation, ambient air temperature must be above 3°C (38°F).

1. Start the engine.
2. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
3. Place the mode switch in the VENT position.
4. Place the temperature switch in the coldest position.
5. Place the A/C switch in the ON position.

Does the A/C compressor operate?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage

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Perform the A/C system performance test. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Observe the drive shaft of the left and right air temperature actuator.
2. Place the air temperature switch from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Does the drive shaft of the air temperature actuator rotate?

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Go to Step 10

Inspect the air temperature door and the air temperature actuator for the following conditions:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator for an open, high resistance 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 ground circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

Test the suspect air temperature door position signal circuit of the air temperature actuator for an open, high resistance, short to ground, or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

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Important: Ensure that the HVAC control module connector is connected during this step in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Measure the voltage from the suspect air temperature door position signal circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator to a good ground.
3. Place the air temperature switch from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Does the voltage measure within the specified values with a smooth transition between cold and hot?

0-12 V

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect air temperature actuator. 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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Replace the suspect air temperature actuator. Refer to Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement - Right Side or Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement - Left Side .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .

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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