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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to HVAC Blower Controls Circuit Description HVAC Blower Controls Circuit Description - Auxiliary HVAC Compressor Controls Circuit Description Temperature Control Motor Circuit Description .

Visual/Physical Inspection

    • Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the HVAC system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories in Wiring Systems.
    • Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

    •  HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage
    •  Blower Motor Inoperative at Any Speed
    •  Blower Motor Low and Medium Speeds Inoperative
    •  Blower Motor High Speed Inoperative
    •  Blower Motor Always On
    •  Auxiliary Blower Motor Inoperative at Any Speed
    •  Blower Motor Inoperative at Any Speed - Auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C)
    •  Auxiliary Blower Motor Low Speed Inoperative
    •  Blower Motor Low Speed Inoperative - Auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C)
    •  Auxiliary Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative
    •  Blower Motor Medium Speed Inoperative - Auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C)
    •  Auxiliary Blower Motor High Speed Inoperative
    •  Blower Motor High Speed Inoperative - Auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C)
    •  Auxiliary Blower Motor Always On
    •  Blower Motor Always On - Auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C)
    •  Heating Insufficient
    •  Auxiliary Heating Insufficient
    •  Defrosting Insufficient in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
    •  Heat Excessive in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
    •  Air Delivery Improper in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
    •  Noise Diagnosis in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
    •  Odor Diagnosis in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning