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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

HVAC Control Assembly Ignition

1

1

--

--

Blower Motor Resistor Assembly B+

3

3

--

--

Blower Motor Switch Control

1

1

--

--

Blower Motor Speed Control 1

1

3

2

--

Blower Motor Speed Control 2

1

3

2

--

Blower Motor Speed Control 3

1

3

2

--

Blower Motor Speed Control 4

1

3

2

--

Blower Motor Control

1

1

--

--

Blower Motor Resistor Assembly Ground

--

1

1

--

1. Blower Motor Inoperative

2. Blower Motor Always On

3. Blower Motor Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The HVAC control assembly applies voltage to the blower motor control circuit that corresponds to the selected blower speed. The resistors and the blower motor are in a series circuit. The following list represents the number of resistors in series with the blower motor per particular speed request:

    • Low speed-3 resistors
    • Medium 1 speed-2 resistors
    • Medium 2 speed-1 resistor

When the operator requests High speed, the HVAC control assembly applies voltage to the blower motor through the high blower motor blower motor relay.

Reference Information

HVAC Schematics

HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

    •  Air Temperature Description and Operation
    •  Air Delivery Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, mode selector set to Vent, command the blower motor from LOW through HIGH. The blower motor should activate and operate from low to high when changing between the commanded states.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the HVAC control assembly.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal E and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the HVAC control assembly. Disconnect the X1 harness connector at the HVAC control assembly.
  5. Ignition ON, mode switch in the DEFROST position, verify a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  6. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance, if the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control assembly.
  7. Ignition OFF, connect the X1 harness connector at the HVAC control assembly. Disconnect the harness connector at the blower motor resistor.
  8. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
  9. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  10. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.
  11. If the test lamp does not illuminates, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  12. Mode selector set to Vent, while changing the fan speed switch between the 1, 2, 3, and 4 positions, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the appropriate blower motor control circuit terminal listed below and ground:
  13. • 1 - terminal E
    • 2 - terminal D
    • 3 - terminal F
    • 4 - terminal B
    If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the appropriate control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control assembly.
  14. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the blower motor resistor assembly. Disconnect the harness connector at the blower motor.
  15. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
  16. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the blower motor resistor assembly.
  17. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  18. Ignition ON, while changing the fan speed switch between the 1, 2, 3, and 4 positions, verify the test lamp illuminates and changes in intensity as the blower speed is varied.
  19. If the test lamp does not illuminate or does not change intensity, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the blower motor resistor assembly.
  20. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the blower motor.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the blower motor.
  2. Install a 20-amp fused jumper wire between the control circuit terminal A and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between the ground circuit terminal B and ground. Verify the blower motor activates.
  3. If the blower motor does not activate, replace the blower motor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Blower Motor Resistor Assembly Replacement
    •  Blower Motor Replacement
    •  Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement