Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: Temperature cannot be adjusted or the heating is insufficient.

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Did you review the HVAC operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - 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.

Does the blower motor operate in any of the speed positions?

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Go to Blower Motor Inoperative

Does the blower motor operate correctly for each speed position?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

1. Ensure the blower motor switch is ON.
2. Select an air outlet mode.

Does air flow out of the selected HVAC outlet ducts?

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Go to Air Delivery Improper

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Inspect the cooling system for the following:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 6

1. Start the engine.
2. Place the mode switch in the FLOOR position.

Does the A/C compressor operate?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage

Go to Step 7

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

Does the air temperature actuator drive shaft rotate at all?

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Go to Step 9

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 Step 9

Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the air temperature actuator for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Test the ground circuit of the air temperature actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Test the air temperature door control 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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

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Important:: Ensure that the HVAC control assembly 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 air temperature door control circuit of the 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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Go to Step 13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the air temperature actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Replace the air temperature actuator. Refer to Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the HVAC control assembly. 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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