The air delivery controls are divided into 4 areas:
| • | HVAC Control Components |
| • | Air Speed |
| • | Air Distribution |
| • | Recirculation Operation |
HVAC Control Components
HVAC Control Module
The HVAC control module is a non-GMLAN device that interfaces between the operator and the HVAC system to maintain air temperature and distribution settings. The battery positive and ignition 3 voltage circuits provide power to the control module. The HVAC control module during defrost mode will change the A/C compressor LED status from on to off. The control head displays recirc, outside air, A/C and rear defrost feedback status through LED indicators. The control head has a rear defrost request switch please refer to Rear Window Defogger Description and Operation in Stationary Windows for operation. The HVAC control head will display NO COMMUNICATION when checking DTCs or doing a vehicle diagnostic system check refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle and Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information. The control module supports the following features:
Feature | Availability |
|---|---|
Afterblow | Dealer turn on feature |
Purge | Yes |
Personalization | No |
Actuator Calibration | Yes |
Mode Actuator
The mode actuator is a 5-wire bi-directional electric motor that incorporates a feedback potentiometer. Ignition 3 voltage, low reference control, 5-volt reference and position signal circuits enable the actuator to operate. The control circuit uses either a 0, 2.5 or 5-volt signal to command the actuator movement. When the actuator is at rest, the control circuit value is 2.5 volts. A 0 or 5-volt control signal commands the actuator movement in opposite directions. When the actuator shaft rotates, the potentiometer's adjustable contact changes the door position signal between 0-5 volts. The HVAC control module uses a range of 0-255 counts to index the actuator position. When the module sets a commanded, or targeted, value, the control signal is changed to either 0 or 5 volts depending upon the direction that the actuator needs to rotate to reach the commanded value. As the actuator shaft rotates the changing position signal is sent to the module. Once the position signal and the commanded value are the same, the module changes the control signal to 2.5 volts.
Recirculation Actuator
The recirculation actuator is a 2-wire bi-directional electric motor. Two control circuits enable the actuator to operate. The control circuits use either ground or a 12-volt value to coordinate the actuator movement. The HVAC control module reverses the polarity of the control circuits to move the actuator in the opposite direction. Clockwise rotation moves the actuator to outside air, counterclockwise rotation moves the actuator to recirculation.
Air Speed
The HVAC control module applies voltage to the blower motor control circuit that corresponds to the selected blower speed. The resistors and the blower motor are in a series circuit. The following list represents the number of resistors in series with the blower motor per particular speed request:
| • | Low speed - 4 resistors |
| • | Medium 1 speed - 3 resistors |
| • | Medium 2 speed - 2 resistors |
When the operator requests High speed, the HVAC control module applies voltage to the blower motor relay through the high blower motor control circuit. The voltage energizes the blower motor relay, connecting the blower motor to battery positive voltage.
Afterblow
The afterblow is a dealer turn on option. It is inactive in a new vehicle. The afterblow relay resides in the IBCM. The IBCM will directly turn on the hi blower fan relay to start the afterblow process.
The following conditions must be met for afterblow to operate:
| • | The A/C compressor operated during the latest key cycle. |
| • | The ignition has been in the OFF position for at least 30 minutes. |
Once the above conditions have been met the following sequence of events will occur:
| • | The blower will run for 150 seconds (2 minutes 30 seconds) at 100 percent blower speed. |
| • | The recirculation door moves to outside air position. |
| • | The mode valve moves to the floor position. |
Air Distribution
The HVAC control module controls the mode actuator in order to distribute airflow to a desired outlet. When the mode switch is moved to the bi-level through defrost positions, the A/C compressor clutch engages and the recirculation actuator will be moved to the outside air position.
Mode Valve Assembly
The film valve system has several operating characteristics:
| • | The cycle time for a mode change will vary based on the starting point of the film valve relative to the requested mode position. |
| • | The maximum time to achieve a mode change occur when the film valve travels between vent and defrost. |
| • | Mode change times may very slightly based on variations in system airflow, temperature and voltage. |
| • | The amount of air rush noise heard when a mode change is requested that causes the film valve to move through three or more primary modes is dependent on blower speed. |
| • | Recalibration will typically occur when the engine is OFF. The actuator noise heard during recalibration may be more noticeable than during normal operation. |
Recirculation Operation
The HVAC control module controls the air intake through the recirculation actuator. Recirculation is not available when the mode is in bi-level through defrost. The operator must activate the blower for Recirculation operation. When recirculation is selected the A/C compressor will be engaged automatically.
