Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The temperature cannot be adjusted, or cooling is insufficient during the A/C operation.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Recalibrate the motors. Refer to Actuator Recalibration .
4. With a scan tool, observe the current Diagnostic Trouble Code List. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

Does the scan tool display DTCs?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the blower motor operate in any speed position?

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Go to Blower Motor Inoperative

Does the blower motor operate in each speed position?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

1. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
2. Place the mode controls in the bi-level position.
3. Alternately, place the recirculation switch in the outside air and recirculation positions.

Does the recirculation door move from the recirculation position to the ambient air position?

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Go to Air Recirculation Malfunction

Place the passenger temperature in the OFF position.

Does the Too Hot in Vehicle concern occur when A/C cooling desired?

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Important:: Ambient air temperature must be above 3°C (38°F).

1. Cover the Ambient light sensor.
2. Start the engine.
3. Open all panel outlets in order to allow maximum air flow.
4. Place the air temperature switch to the coldest position.
5. Place the mode switch in the vent position.
6. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.

Does the A/C compressor operate?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage

Perform the A/C system performance test. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect the upper and lower air temperature sensors for the following conditions:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Inspect for airflow through the inside air temperature assembly by placing a 5-cm (2-in) square piece of paper over the sensor air inlet.

Does the paper stay in place?

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1. Install a thermometer near the upper and lower air sensors and the inside air temperature assembly.
2. With a scan tool, observe the following data parameters in the HVAC Data list:

•	Upper AC Duct Temp.

•	Lower Htr. Duct Temp.

•	Inside Air Temp.

For the upper and lower duct temp parameter conversion from counts to temp refer to Sensor Resistance Table .

Does the scan tool indicate that the sensor temperatures are within the specifications at the thermometer temperatures?

-3 to +3°C

(-5 to +5°F)

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1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Install a scan tool.
3. Cover the sunload sensor.
4. Start the engine.
5. Place the driver side temperature at 22°C (72°F).
6. With a scan tool, observe the Sunload Sensor data parameter in the HVAC control module sensor data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Sunload sensor parameter is greater than the specified value?

224 Counts

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1. Uncover the sunload sensor.
2. Direct a light source at the sunload sensor.

Do the counts change?

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Test the Ignition 3 voltage circuit of the HVAC control module for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the HVAC control module for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the ground circuit of the HVAC control module for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the suspect temperature sensor resistance. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table .

Does the resistance measure near the Sensor Resistance Table?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the appropriate temperature sensor. Refer to the following procedures:

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

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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