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Blower Motor Inoperative at any speed <<CJ2>>

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Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Blower motor is inoperative at any selected speed.

1

Were you sent here from the HVAC System Check (CJ2)?

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Go to Step 2

Go to HVAC System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the blower motor control module connector.
  2. Connect a DMM between terminal B of the blower motor control module connector and ground.
  3. Measure the available voltage at terminal B of the blower motor control module connector.

Is the voltage within the specified values?

10.0-14.0V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Check the BLO MOT MaxiFuse® #49 for an open circuit.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 23

Go to Step 24

4

  1. Connect the DMM between terminal A of the blower motor control module connector and ground.
  2. Check CKT 150 for continuity to ground.

Is the resistance to ground less than the specified value?

0.5ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Locate and repair an open or a high resistance in CKT 150 between the blower motor control module connector and G202.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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6

  1. Disconnect the HVAC Control Assembly connector.
  2. Connect a DMM between terminal C of the blower motor control module connector and terminal C11 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector.
  3. Check CKT 63 for continuity between these two connectors.

Is the resistance between terminal C of the blower motor control module connector and terminal C11 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector less than the specified value?

0.5ohms

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Locate and repair an open or a high resistance in CKT 63.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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8

  1. Connect the DMM between terminal C11 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector and ground.
  2. Check CKT 63 for continuity to ground.

Is CKT 63 shorted to ground?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Locate and repair a short to ground in CKT 63.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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10

  1. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
  2. Visually inspect the 2-wire (PURPLE and BLACK) jumper harness for damage.
  3. Using a DMM, check the PURPLE and BLACK wires for continuity between the blower motor connector and the blower motor control module connector.

Is the 2-wire (PURPLE and BLACK) jumper harness in proper working condition?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Repair the 2-wire (PURPLE and BLACK) jumper harness as needed.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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12

  1. Connect a fused jumper wire between the blower motor control module connector terminal B and the blower motor terminal B.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between the blower motor control module connector terminal A and the blower motor terminal A.

Does the blower motor operate normally?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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14

  1. Reconnect all of the components back to their respective connectors.
  2. Connect the scan tool to the diagnostic link connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. Select HVAC readout parameters on the scan tool.
  5. Depress the blower motor control button until the MAX blower position is reached.
  6. Depress the blower motor control button until the MIN blower position is reached.

Does the scan tool read the appropriate blower motor speed?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the blower motor control module . Refer to Blower Motor Control Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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16

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the scan tool from the diagnostic link connector.
  3. Disconnect the HVAC Control Assembly connector.
  4. Connect a DMM between terminal C12 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector and ground.
  5. Measure the available voltage at terminal C12 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector.

Is the voltage within the specified values?

10.0-14.0V

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

17

Locate and repair an open or high resistance in CKT 540.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check (CJ2)

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18

  1. Connect a DMM between terminal C5 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector and ground.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Measure the available voltage at terminal C5 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector.

Is the voltage within the specified values?

10.0-14.0V

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

19

Locate and repair an open or high resistance in CKT 41.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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20

  1. Disconnect the HVAC Control Assembly connector.
  2. Connect a DMM between terminal C1 of the HVAC Control Assembly connector and ground.
  3. Measure CKT 150 for continuity to ground.

Is the resistance to ground less than the specified value?

0.5ohms

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 21

21

Locate and repair an open or high resistance in CKT 150.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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22

Replace the HVAC Control Assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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23

  1. Disconnect the blower motor control module connector.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor connector.
  3. Replace the BLO MOT MaxiFuse® #49.

Does the BLO MOT MaxiFuse® #49 open immediately when installed?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 26

24

Locate and repair an open or a high resistance in CKT 1342.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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25

Locate and repair a short to ground in CKT 1342.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to HVAC System Check

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26

  1. Reconnect the blower motor control module connector.
  2. Blower motor connector still disconnected.
  3. Replace the BLO MOT MaxiFuse® #49.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  5. Press the HVAC mode button until FLOOR is displayed.
  6. Press the fan control button until high speed is displayed.

Does the BLO MOT MaxiFuse® #49 open with the blower motor control module connected?

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