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Test Description

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

  1. Test the Low, Med 1, Med 2 and High blower motor control circuits for an short to voltage. The High blower motor control circuit uses the Body Control Module (BCM) as a junction block. Be sure to check all three High blower motor control circuits.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The blower motor is ON while the blower motor switch is in the OFF position.

1

Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - HVAC Systems - Manual

2

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

Is the blower motor OFF?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the HVAC control assembly connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is the blower motor OFF?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the applicable blower motor control circuit for an short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control assembly. 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 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2