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Table 1: HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Definition

Operating Conditions : Engine ON

A/C Head Pressure

--

Normal

The scan tool displays Normal or Out of Range.

A/C LED

--

Varies

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the A/C indicator LED.

A/C Request

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the air conditioning is requested.

Ambient Air Temperature

--

Normal

The scan tool displays Normal or Out of Range.

Ambient Air Temp. Sensor

--

Varies

The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the outside air temperature.

Battery Voltage

--

Normal

The scan tool displays Normal or Out of Range.

Blower Motor Speed Command

--

Varies

The scan tool displays 0-100 percent. This is the numeric value in percent of the blower motor speed as commanded by the HVAC module.

Blower Speed

--

Normal

The scan tool displays Normal or Off.

Coolant Temperature

--

Varies

This displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature of the engine coolant.

Driver Heated Seat Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Inactive or Active. This is the current state of the driver heated seat switch.

Driver Temp. Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the numeric value of the driver temperature door commanded by the HVAC module.

Driver Temp. Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the current value of the driver temperature door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Engine Coolant Temp

--

Normal

The scan tool displays Normal or Out of Range.

Engine Running

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No.

Mode Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the numeric value of the mode door commanded by the HVAC module.

Mode Door Position

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the current value of the mode door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Mode Select Position

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Invalid, Auto, Panel, Bi-Level, Heater, Htr./Def., or Defrost. This is the current position of the mode select switch.

Outside Air LED

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the outside air indicator LED.

Outside Air Temp.

--

Varies

This displays °C (°F). This is the raw value of the outside air temperature.

Passenger Heated Seat Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Inactive or Active. This is the current state of the passenger heated seat switch.

Psgr. Temp. Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the numeric value of the passenger temperature door commanded by the HVAC module.

Psgr. Temp. Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the current value of the passenger temperature door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Rear Defrost LED

--

Varies

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the rear defrost indicator LED.

Rear Defrost State

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the rear defroster.

Recirculation Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the numeric value of the recirculation door commanded by the HVAC module.

Recirculation Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the current value of the recirculation door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Recirculation LED

--

Varies

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the recirculation mode indicator LED.

Temperature Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the numeric value of the temperature door commanded by the HVAC module.

Temperature Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays counts. This is the current value of the temperature door as monitored by the HVAC module.

Vehicle Speed

--

Varies

This displays the current vehicle speed in MPH.

HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Description

A/C LED

This command allows you to turn the A/C LED On and Off.

A/C Request

This command allows you to turn the A/C relay On and Off. When the A/C relay is commanded On, the A/C compressor clutch should be engaged.

Air Inlet Door Position

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

All Status LEDs

This command allows you to turn the all HVAC status LEDs On and Off.

Blower Motor

The scan tool displays Off or On selections. This function allows you to command the blower motor to its maximum or minimum speeds.

Driver Heated Seat LED

This command allows you to turn the driver heated seat LED On and Off.

Left Temp. Door Position

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

Mode Door Position

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.

Psgr. Heated Seat LED

This command allows you to turn the passenger heated seat LED On and Off.

Rear Defog LED

This command allows you to turn the rear defog LED On and Off.

Recalibrate All Motors

When ON is selected, all air temp and mode actuators have the capability to perform a recalibration.

Recirc. LED

This command allows you to turn the recirculation LED On and Off.

Right Temp. Door Position

The scan tool displays On or Off selections. The selection drives the actuator to its minimum or maximum positions.