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For 1990-2009 cars only

As an aid in determining whether or not the air conditioning, electrical, air, and refrigeration systems are operating properly, refer to the System Performance table.

  1. The operation of the air conditioning blower at all four speeds, in any position except the OFF position, and the engagement of the compressor clutch indicate that the electrical circuits are functioning properly. The blower will not operate in any speed with the mode button in the OFF position.
  2. The operation of the A/C control selector in the distribution of air from the designated outlets indicates proper functioning.

System Performance

Control Settings

System Response

Mode Control

Temp Control

Fan Switch

Blower Speed

Heater Outlets

A/C Outlets

Defroster Outlets

See Remarks

Off

Cold

--

Off

No Air Flow

No Air Flow

No Air Flow

--

Max

Cold

Lo

Low

No Air Flow

Air Flow

No Air Flow

A,C,D

Max

Cold

Low to Hi

Low to High

No Air Flow

Air Flow

No Air Flow

A,B,C,D

Norm

Cold

Hi

High

No Air Flow

Air Flow

No Air Flow

A,D

Bi-Level

Cold

Hi

High

Air Flow

Air Flow

No Air Flow

A,D

Vent

Cold

Hi

High

No Air Flow

Air Flow

No Air Flow

A,D

Heater

Hot

Hi

High

Air Flow

No Air Flow

Min Air Flow

A,D

Blend

Hot

Hi

High

Air Flow

No Air Flow

Air Flow

A,D

DEF

Hot

Hi

High

Min Air Flow

No Air Flow

Air Flow

A,D

    • A = Engagement of the detent must be felt in each mode.
    • B = Noticeable blower speed increase must occur from low to Med 1, Med 2 and high.
    • C = Listen for changes of air noise from recirculation door closing.
    • D = Some air bleed will occur through defroster and side window defogger vents in all modes.

Cold and Hot Air Test

With the mode knob in DEFROST, the temp knob in HOT, and the fan switch in HIGH, temperature from the defroster outlet should be above the temperature outside of the vehicle.