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Circuit Description

The instrument panel integration module (IPM) communicates with the HVAC control module through the HVAC control module assembly data signal and HVAC control module clock signal. This communication link is only used by the IPM and the HVAC control module.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is turned ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • There is a loss of communications between the IPM and the HVAC control module.
    • The above conditions are present for 3 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The HVAC system will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will become history if the IPM no longer detects a failure.
    • The history DTC will clear after 50 fault-free ignition cycles.
    • Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.

Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step verifies that the HVAC control module is functioning, but not communicating with the IPM.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - HVAC Systems - Automatic

2

Observe the display of the HVAC control module.

Is the display of the HVAC control module blank?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Observe the display of the HVAC control module.

Does the HVAC control module display only - - - - - ?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the HVAC control module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the HVAC control module and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

Connect a test lamp between the ignition 3 voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the HVAC control module.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the HVAC control module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Measure the voltage between the HVAC control module data signal circuit of the HVAC control module and a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

1 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

Measure the frequency between the HVAC control module clock signal circuit of the HVAC control module and a good ground.

Does the frequency measure near the specified value?

930 Hz

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

8

Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the HVAC control module 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 17

--

9

Test the ground circuit of the HVAC control module 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 17

--

10

Test the HVAC control module data signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

11

Test the HVAC control module data signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 12

12

Test the HVAC control module clock signal 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 17

Go to Step 14

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. 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 17

Go to Step 15

14

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 17

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 17

--

16

Important: : 

Perform the recalibration procedure for the IPM.

Replace the IPM. Refer to Instrument Panel Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

--

Go to Step 17

--

17

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs .
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

--

Go to Step 2

System OK