The instrument panel module (IPM) communicates with the heater and A/C control via the keyboard display driver (KDD) data bus. This communication link is only used by the IPM and the heater and A/C control.
The ignition is turned ON.
• | There is a loss of communications between the IPM and the heater and A/C control. |
• | The above conditions are present for 3 seconds. |
The heater and A/C system will be disabled.
• | The DTC will become history if the IPM no longer detects a failure. |
• | The history DTC will clear after 50 fault free ignition cycles. |
• | The DTC can be cleared with a scan tool. |
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check |
2 |
Is the display of the heater and A/C control blank? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
Does the heater and A/C control display only - - -? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | |
4 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit.
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 8 |
5 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit. Probe the battery positive voltage circuit of the heater and A/C control with a test lamp that is connected to the logic ground circuit of the heater and A/C control. Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 9 |
6 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit.
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 1 Vdc | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 10 |
7 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit. Measure the frequency from the KDD clock circuit to a good ground. Does the frequency measure near the specified value? | 930 Hz | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
8 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit. Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the heater and A/C control for a short to ground, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
9 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit. Repair the logic ground circuit of the heater and A/C control for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
10 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit. Test the KDD data circuit for a short to voltage, a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 13 |
11 |
Notice: The circuit terminates at a flat wire connector. Use the J 42675 Flat Wire Probe Adapter Kit in order to avoid damage and properly test the circuit. Test the KDD clock circuit for a short to voltage, a short to ground, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 13 |
12 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the heater and A/C control. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 14 |
13 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 15 |
14 | Replace the heater and A/C control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
15 | Replace the IPM. Refer to Instrument Panel Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 16 | -- |
16 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |