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Action

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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The temperature cannot be adjusted, or the heating is insufficient.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  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 Step 3

Go to Blower Motor Inoperative

3

Does the blower motor operate at the desired speeds?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

4

Inspect the cooling system for the following conditions:

    • A low coolant level
    • A loose or worn accessory drive belt
    • A leaking radiator hose or heater hose
    • A kinked radiator hose or heater hose
    • A missing radiator cap pressure seal
    • A leaking radiator cap

Refer to Heating Performance Diagnostic .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 5

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  1. Start the engine.
  2. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
  3. Place the mode switch in the MAX position.

Does the recirculation door move to the recirculation position?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Air Delivery Improper

6

Place the mode switch in the VENT or HTR positions.

Does the A/C compressor operate?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Disengage

Go to Step 7

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  1. Observe the drive shaft of the air temperature actuator.
  2. Place the air temperature switch from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Does the air temperature actuator drive shaft rotate at all?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect the air temperature door and the air temperature actuator for the following conditions:

    • A misaligned air temperature actuator--Refer to Temperature Valve Actuator Replacement.
    • Broken or binding linkages or air temperature door
    • An obstruction that prevents the air temperature door from operating within its full range of motion
    • Missing seals to the air temperature door
    • Misaligned seals to the air temperature door

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 9

9

Test the air temperature actuator control A and control B circuits of the air temperature actuator for an open or a 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 10

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  1. Connect a test lamp between the air temperature actuator control A circuit and the control B circuit.
  2. Move the air temperature control from hot to cold.

Does the test lamp illuminate with each command?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

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Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the HVAC control module for the following:

    • An open
    • A high resistance
    • A short to ground

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 12

12

Test the ground circuit of the HVAC control module 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 15

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the air temperature actuator. 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 14

14

Inspect the air temperature actuator, door and any attaching linkage for binding or a condition that prevents drive shaft rotation.

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

16

Replace the air temperature actuator. Refer to Temperature Valve Actuator 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