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1

Did you complete the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  2. Place the selector switch in the VENT position.
  3. With a test lamp, probe the HVAC control (blower switch) between connector C1 terminal E and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 15

3

  1. Place the blower switch in position 1 (low).
  2. With a test lamp, probe the HVAC control (blower switch) between connector C1 terminal A and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor relay.
  3. Connect a fused jumper between the blower motor relay terminals B2 and C1.
  4. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  5. Place the selector switch in the VENT position.
  6. Place the blower switch in position 1 (low).

Does the blower motor run?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

5

Test for and repair a poor connection at the HVAC control blower switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the HVAC control blower switch. Refer to HVAC Control Blower Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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7

  1. Leave the jumper connected from previous step.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor connector terminals A and B.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

8

Test for and repair a poor connection at the blower motor relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 9

9

Replace the blower motor relay. Refer to Blower Motor Relay Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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10

  1. Leave the jumper connected from the previous step.
  2. Connect the test lamp between the blower motor connector terminal B and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

Test for and repair a poor connection at the blower motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair a poor connection?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor and Fan Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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13

Repair a poor connection or an open in the supply voltage circuit of the blower motor. Refer to Connector Repairs or Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 20

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14

Repair a poor connection or an open in the ground circuit of the blower motor. Refer to Connector Repairs or Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 20

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15

Probe the HVAC control (selector switch) between connector C2 terminal C and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 19

16

Test for and repair an open or a poor connection in the A/C request signal circuit at the HVAC control (selector switch) connector C2 terminals B and C. Refer to Circuit Testing or Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and repair an open or a poor connection?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 17

17

Test for and repair a poor connection at the HVAC control (selector switch). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 20

Go to Step 18

18

Replace the HVAC control (selector switch). Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 20

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19

Repair a poor connection or an open in the ignition 3 voltage circuit between the HVAC control (selector switch) connector C2 terminal C and S248. Refer to Connector Repairs or Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 20

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20

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3