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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The blower motor operates in at least one, but not all, speed positions.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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 mode switch in the vent position.
  3. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the blower motor operate in each speed position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor supply voltage circuit and a good ground.
  5. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the test lamp illuminate in each speed position?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor resistor assembly connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the blower motor resistor assembly and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

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Important: Place the blower motor switch in the correct speed position for the control circuit that you are testing.

  1. Probe each blower motor control circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Place the blower motor switch in the appropriate speed position for the blower motor control circuit being tested.

Does the test lamp illuminate in each speed position?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Test the suspect blower motor control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 9

7

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 11

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

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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?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

10

Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the blower motor resistor assembly. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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11

Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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12

Replace the blower motor resistor assembly. Refer to Blower Motor Resistor Assembly Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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13

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3