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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the HVAC Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

Inspect the HEATER BLOWER fuse.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Test the battery feed circuit to the blower control module (CKT A465) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Did you find a short to ground in the battery feed circuit?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

3

Remove the HEATER BLOWER fuse and test for voltage at the fuse block terminal (one terminal is hot at all times).

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11 - 13 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Repair the short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Replace the HEATER BLOWER fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 18

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6

The short to ground may be intermittent at this time. Refer to Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions in Wiring Systems. Replace the HEATER BLOWER fuse.

Did you replace the fuse?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 13

7

  1. Reinstall the HEATER BLOWER fuse.
  2. Disconnect the blower control module main electrical connector.
  3. Connect the negative lead of the DMM to terminal 3 of the blower control module.
  4. With the positive lead measure the voltage at terminal 1 of the blower control module.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11 - 13 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

8

Locate and repair an open to the HEATER BLOWER fuse battery feed circuit (CKT A60). Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 18

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9

Reconnect the blower control module main electrical connector and measure the voltage at terminal 6 (motor+).

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11 - 13 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 14

10

  1. Move the negative lead of the DMM to another ground location.
  2. Re-measure the voltage at terminal 1.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11 - 13 V

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

11

  1. Disconnect the blower motor ground (BRN wire) from the blower control module.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between the BRN wire and ground.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

Does the blower motor operate?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 17

12

Test for an open or a short to ground in CRK FP812. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find the condition?

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Go to Step 13

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13

Repair the open or short to ground in CRK FP812. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 18

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14

Replace the blower control module.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 18

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15

Locate and repair the open in CKT F812 (BLK).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 18

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16

Locate and repair the open in CKT A465 (RED).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 18

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17

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

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 18

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18

Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Is the symptom still present?

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System OK