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Table 1: HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Description

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

A/C Evap. Temperature Sensor

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the evaporator temperature measured in counts.

A/C LED

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the air conditioner light emitting diode (LED) indicator.

A/C Request

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the air conditioner is requested.

Aux. Blower Motor Speed

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the auxiliary blower motor speed measured in counts.

Aux. Blower Motor Switch

--

Off

The scan tool displays Invalid, Auxiliary, Off, 1, 2 or 3. This is the state of the auxiliary blower motor switch.

Aux. Blower Mtr. Spd. Command

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded auxiliary blower motor speed measured in counts.

Aux. Mode Door Actual

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the actual auxiliary mode door position measured in counts.

Aux. Mode Door Commanded

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded auxiliary mode door position measured in counts.

Aux. Temp. Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded auxiliary temperature door motor measured in counts.

Aux. Temp. Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the auxiliary temperature door position measured in counts.

Blower Motor Switch

--

Off

The scan tool displays Off, On, High or Invalid. This is the state of the blower motor switch.

Defrost Door Actual

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the actual defrost door position measured in counts.

Defrost Door Commanded

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded defrost door position measured in counts.

Driver Heated Seat Status

--

Off

The scan tool displays High, Low or Off. This is the state of the driver heated seat.

Driver Temp. Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded driver temperature door motor measured in counts.

Driver Temp. Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the driver temperature door position measured in counts.

Ignition Voltage Signal

--

Varies

This displays Volts. This is the current ignition voltage signal.

Mode Door Commanded

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded mode door position measured in counts.

Mode Door Position

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the current mode door position measured in counts.

Mode Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Invalid, Vent, Mix-Blend, Floor, Bi-Level, Defrost or Recirc. This is the mode status.

Passenger Heated Seat Status

--

Off

The scan tool displays High, Low or Off. This is the state of the passenger heated seat.

Psgr. Temp. Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded passenger temperature door motor measured in counts.

Psgr. Temp. Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the current passenger temperature door position measured in counts.

Rear Defrost LED

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the state of the rear defrost indicator.

Recirculation Dr. Motor Command

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the commanded recirculation door motor measured in counts.

Recirculation Dr. Position

--

Varies

This displays Counts. This is the recirculation door position measured in counts.

HVAC Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control

Description

A/C Request

The HVAC control module sends out a A/C request signal to turn on the A/C compressor when you select ON. The request signal should stay active until commanded OFF.

All Status LEDs

The scan tool displays Commanded State: On or Off. This function commands all LEDs On or Off.

Auxiliary Air Temp. Door

The HVAC control module commands the auxiliary air temperature actuator towards 255 counts when you select ON. The HVAC control module commands the auxiliary air temperature actuator towards 0 counts when commanded OFF.

Auxiliary Blower Motor

This functions commands Auxiliary Blower Motor On or Off.

Auxiliary Mode Door

The HVAC control module commands the auxiliary Mode actuator towards 255 counts when you select ON. The HVAC control module commands the auxiliary Mode actuator towards 0 counts when commanded OFF.

Defrost Mode

The HVAC control module commands the Defrost actuator towards 255 counts when you select ON. The HVAC control module commands the Defrost actuator towards 0 counts when commanded OFF.

Left Temp. Door Position

The HVAC control module commands the left air temperature actuator towards 255 counts when you select ON. The HVAC control module commands the left air temperature actuator towards 0 counts when commanded OFF.

Mode Door Position

The HVAC control module commands the Mode actuator towards 255 counts when you select ON. The HVAC control module commands the Mode actuator towards 0 counts when commanded OFF.

Recalibrate All Motors

The scan tool displays Commanded State: None or On. This functions commands all actuators to their fully opened and fully closed positions, and relearns these endpoints.

Recirculation Door

The HVAC control module commands the recirculation actuator towards 0 counts when you select ON. The HVAC control module commands the recirculation actuator towards 255 counts when you select OFF.

Right Temp. Door Position

The HVAC control module commands the right air temperature actuator towards 255 counts when you select ON. The HVAC control module commands the right air temperature actuator towards 0 counts when commanded OFF.