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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The blower motor is inoperative in all speed positions.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the blower motor operate in any of the speed positions?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor supply voltage circuit and the blower motor speed control circuit.
  5. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
  6. Place the air temperature switch to the warmest position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 4

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Test the blower motor supply voltage circuit of the blower motor control processor for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 5

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Test the blower motor speed control circuit of the blower motor control processor for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 6

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  1. Disconnect the blower motor control processor.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the blower motor control processor.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

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Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the blower motor control processor and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the blower motor control processor. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

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9

Repair the ground circuit of the blower motor control processor. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 18

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  1. Connect the blower motor control processor.
  2. Disconnect the HVAC control module.
  3. Measure the voltage from the blower motor speed signal circuit of the HVAC control module to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

5 V

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 11

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Test the blower motor speed signal circuit of the HVAC control module for an open, short to ground, or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 13

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 15

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor control processor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 16

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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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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

15

Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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16

Replace the blower motor control processor. Refer to Blower Motor Control Processor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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17

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2