Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of the diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptors
DTC B0248 61 : Air Flow Control 3 Circuit Actuator StuckDTC B0268 61 : Air Flow Control 7 Circuit Actuator Stuck
DTC B0408 61 : Temperature Control 1 Circuit Actuator Stuck
DTC B0413 06 : Temperature Control 1 Feedback Circuit Short to Ground or Open
DTC B0418 61 : Temperature Control 2 Circuit Actuator Stuck
DTC B0423 06 : Temperature Control 2 Feedback Circuit Short to Ground or Open
DTC B3761 06 : Air Flow Control 3 Feedback Circuit Short to Ground or Open
DTC B3773 06 : Air Flow Control 7 Feedback Circuit Short to Ground or Open
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Recirculation Door Control A Circuit | B0268 61 | B0268 61 | -- | -- |
Recirculation Door Control B Circuit | B0268 61 | B0268 61 | -- | -- |
Recirculation Door Position Signal | B0268 61 | B3773 06 | B0268 61 B3773 06 | -- |
Recirculation 5-Volt Reference Circuit | B0248 61 B0408 61 B0418 61 B0268 61 | B3773 06 | B0268 61 B3773 06 | -- |
Recirculation Low Reference Circuit | -- | B0268 61 | -- | -- |
Driver Air Temperature Door Control A Circuit | B0408 61 | B0408 61 | -- | -- |
Driver Air Temperature Door Control B Circuit | B0408 61 | B0408 61 | -- | -- |
Driver Air Temperature Door Position Signal | B0408 61 | B0413 06 | B0408 61 B0413 06 | -- |
Driver Air Temperature 5-Volt Reference Circuit | B0248 61 B0408 61 B0418 61 B0268 61 | B0413 06 | B0408 61 B0413 06 | -- |
Driver Air Temperature Low Reference Circuit | -- | B0408 61 | -- | -- |
Passenger Air Temperature Door Control A Circuit | B0418 61 | B0418 61 | -- | -- |
Passenger Air Temperature Door Control B Circuit | B0418 61 | B0418 61 | -- | -- |
Passenger Air Temperature Door Position Signal | B0418 61 | B0268 61 B0423 06 | B0418 61 | -- |
Passenger Air Temperature 5-Volt Reference Circuit | B0248 61 B0408 61 B0418 61 B0268 61 | B0418 61 | B0268 61 B0423 06 | -- |
Passenger Air Temperature Low Reference Circuit | -- | B0418 61 | -- | -- |
Mode Door Control A Circuit | B0248 61 | B0248 61 | -- | -- |
Mode Door Control B Circuit | B0248 61 | B0248 61 | -- | -- |
Mode Door Position Signal | B0248 61 | B0248 61 B3761 06 | B0248 61 B3761 06 | -- |
Mode 5-Volt Reference Circuit | B0248 61 B0408 61 B0418 61 B0268 61 | B0248 61 | B0248 61 B3761 06 | -- |
Mode Low Reference Circuit | -- | B0248 61 | -- | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The HVAC control module controls the HVAC door actuators to regulate the airflow through the HVAC system. Each actuator consists of an electric motor and a potentiometer. The module supplies a low reference and 5-volt reference source voltage to the potentiometer. The HVAC control module monitors the voltage drop across the potentiometer on the door position signal circuit. When the actuator shaft rotates, the voltage on the door position signal circuit changes. The HVAC control module supplies the actuator motor with a 12-volt control circuit and a ground control circuit. The HVAC module controls the direction of the actuator door by changing the polarity of the control circuits.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The ignition is ON. |
| • | Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts. |
| • | The HVAC module is ON. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The actual door position differs from the commanded door position by more than 4 counts or the HVAC control module detects the door position signal circuit is less than 7 counts or greater than 250 counts.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Driver A and driver B circuits are deactivated for the appropriate actuator.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC becomes history when the HVAC control module no longer detects the condition that set the DTC. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 50 fault-free ignition cycles. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared with a scan tool. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Verification
Ignition ON, command the appropriate actuator to 100 percent with a scan tool. The scan tool should display between 224 and 230 counts on the mode actuator, all other actuators should display between 199 and 205 counts.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit and ground.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit and ground.
- Verify the appropriate scan tool parameter is less than 4 counts.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the low reference circuit terminal. Verify the appropriate scan tool parameter is greater than 250 counts.
- Ignition ON, after 30 seconds verify that a test lamp illuminates between control circuit A terminal and B+.
- Ignition OFF, verify that the test lamp does not illuminate between control circuit A terminal and B+.
- Ignition ON, after 30 seconds verify that a test lamp illuminates between control circuit B terminal and B+.
- Ignition OFF, verify that the test lamp does not illuminate between control circuit B terminal and B+.
- If all circuits test normal, replace the actuator.
| ⇒ | If greater than 1 ohm, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If greater than 5.2 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If greater than 4 counts, test the signal circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If less than 250 counts, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If circuit tests normal replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If circuit tests normal replace the HVAC control module. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
