Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The temperature cannot be adjusted, or the cooling is insufficient during 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 in Vehicle DTC Information

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, perform the Recalibrate all Motors command in instrument panel module (IPM) Special Functions.
4. With a scan tool, observe the current DTC list in the IPM.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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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 Inoperative

Does the blower motor operate in each speed position?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

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

1. Cover the sunload sensor assembly.
2. Start the engine.
3. Fully open all panel outlets.
4. Place the temperature switch in the coldest position.
5. Place the mode switch in the panel position.
6. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
7. Ensure that the vent, ambient air, indicator is not illuminated.

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 in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect the temperature sensors for proper installation. Refer to the following procedures:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Start the engine.
2. Fully open all panel outlets.
3. Place the temperature switch in the 24°C (75°F) position.
4. Place the mode switch in the panel position.
5. Set blower speed to illuminate 2 bars on the fan speed indicator.
6. Place the right air temperature switch assembly in the neutral position.
7. Inspect for airflow through the inside air temperature sensor 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. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Install a scan tool.
3. Cover the sunload sensor assembly.
4. Start the engine.
5. Place the temperature switch in the 24°C (75°F) position.
6. Place the right air temperature switch assembly in the neutral position.
7. With a scan tool, observe the Right and Left Solar Sensor data parameters in the IPM Open/Short Data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Right and Left Solar Sensor data parameters are more than the specified value?

224 Counts

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1. Uncover the sunload sensor assembly.
2. Direct a light source at the right and then the left side of the sunload sensor assembly.

Do the counts change similarly and correspond to the proper side of the sunload sensor assembly?

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1. Install a thermometer near the following air temperature sensors:

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Inside

•	Upper right

•	Upper left

•	Lower right

•	Lower left

2. With a scan tool, observe the following data parameters in the IPM HVAC Sensor data list:

•	Inside Air Temp

•	Right AC Duct Temp

•	Left AC Duct Temp

•	Right Htr. Duct Temp

•	Left Htr. Duct Temp

Does the scan tool indicate sensor temperatures near the thermometer temperatures within the specified range?

+3 to -3°C

(+5 to -5°F)

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Does the customer need to change the set temperature frequently to maintain comfort?

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Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Does Not Maintain Set Temperature

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Inspect for a blocked or disconnected aspiration hose.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

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 value?

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1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, adjust the Temperature Offset in IPM Special Function/Set Options as needed.

Did you complete the repair?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the sunload sensor assembly. Refer to Sunload and Twilight Sentinel Sensor Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the IPM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems 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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