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

Important:: In order to execute the HVAC Recalibration command, the scan tool disrupts keep alive memory (KAM) causing DTC B1652 (Loss of KAM) to be set as history.

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, perform the HVAC Recalibration command in Heating and Air Conditioning Special Functions.
4. With a scan tool, observe the current DTC list in Heating and Air Conditioning.

Does the scan tool display DTC B1340, B1341, B1343, or B1344?

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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 5°C (41°F).

1. Cover the right and left sunload sensors.
2. Start the engine.
3. Fully open all panel outlets.
4. Place the air temperature switch in the coldest position.
5. Place the mode switch in the vent position.
6. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
7. Ensure that the recirculation 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, Ventilating and Air Conditioning.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With scan tool observe the Left Temp Dr. Commanded parameter in the Heating and Air Condition data list.
4. Place the air temperature switch from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Left Temp Dr. Commanded parameter change?

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1. Observe the drive shaft of the left air temperature actuator.
2. With a scan tool, command left air temperature actuator hot and cold.

Does left air temperature actuator drive shaft rotate in both directions?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the left air temperature actuator.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the left air temperature door position signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the left air temperature actuator.
5. With the scan tool, observe the Left Temp Dr. Actual parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Left Temp Dr. Actual parameter is less than the specified value?

10 Counts

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1. With the scan tool observe the Right Temp Dr. Commanded parameter in Heating and Air Conditioning data list.
2. Place the right air temperature switch from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Right Temp Dr. Commanded parameter change?

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Go to Step 30

1. Turn ON the ignition, with engine OFF.
2. Observe the drive shaft of the right air temperature actuator.
3. With a scan tool, command right air temperature actuator hot and cold.

Does right air temperature actuator drive shaft rotate in both directions?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the right air temperature actuator.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the right air temperature door position signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the right air temperature actuator.
5. With the scan tool, observe the Right Temp Dr. Actual parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Right Temp Dr. Actual parameter is equal to the specified value?

10 Counts

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect each of the air 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 vent position.
5. Set the blower speed to illuminate 2 bars on the fan speed indicator.
6. Place the right air temperature switch 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 right and left sunload sensors.
4. Start the engine.
5. Place the temperature switch in the 22°C (74°F) position.
6. Place the right air temperature switch in the neutral position.
7. With a scan tool, observe the Right and Left Solar Sensor data parameters in the Heating and Air Conditioning Open/Short data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the data parameters are more than the specified value?

230  Counts

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Go to Step 29

1. Uncover the right and left sunload sensors.
2. Direct the J 42220 Leak Detection Lamp at the right and then the left sunload sensors.

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

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Go to Step 29

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

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Inside

•	Lower right

•	Lower left

•	Upper right

•	Upper left

2. With a scan tool, observe the following data parameters in the Heating and Air Conditioning HVAC Sensor data list.

•	Passenger Htr. Duct Temp

•	Driver Htr. Duct Temp

•	Driver AC Duct Temp

•	Passenger AC Duct Temp

•	Inside Air Temp

Do the scan tool temperatures differ from the thermometer temperatures by less than the specified value?

3°C (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

System OK

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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Test the left air temperature door position signal circuit of the left air temperature actuator for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the low reference circuit of the left air temperature actuator for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the right air temperature door position signal circuit of the right air temperature actuator for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the low reference circuit of the right air temperature actuator for an open or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 30

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect air temperature actuator. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the suspect air temperature actuator. Refer to Air Temperature Actuator Replacement - Right Side or Air Temperature Actuator Replacement - Left Side .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 34

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect sunload 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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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel integration module (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 suspect sunload sensor. Refer to Sun Load Sensor Replacement - Left Side or Sun Load Sensor Replacement - Right Side .

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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