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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

DEFINITION: The condenser fan motor runs continuously.

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go To Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the blower switch in the OFF position.
  3. Place the A/C switch in the OFF position.

Is the condenser fan motor running all the time?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

Remove the condenser motor relay.

Did the condenser fan motor turn OFF?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the short to B+ in the condenser fan motor supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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5

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Turn the A/C switch to the OFF position.

Does the A/C compressor operate?

Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage

Go to Step 6

6

Disconnect the A/C high pressure switch.

Did the condenser fan motor turn OFF?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

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  1. Connect the A/C high pressure switch.
  2. Perform the Cooling Insufficient Air Conditioning Inoperative Diagnostic. Refer to Cooling Insufficient - Air Conditioning (A/C) Inoperative .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

Test the condenser relay control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the A/C high pressure switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the condenser fan relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

11

Replace the A/C high pressure switch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) High Pressure Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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12

Replace the condenser fan relay.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2