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 HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual

1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. 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 at the desired speeds?

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Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

When the A/C is ON, does the customer concern occur?

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Go to Step 7

1. Start the engine.
2. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
3. Place the mode switch in the MAX position.

Does the recirculation door move to the recirculation position?

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Go to Air Delivery Improper

1. Place the blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
2. Place the mode switch in the MAX position.
3. Place the temperature switch in the coldest position.

Does the A/C compressor operate?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage

Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

1. Observe the drive shaft of the left and right air temperature actuator.
2. Place the air temperature switch from the coldest position to the warmest position.

Does the air temperature actuator drive shaft rotate at all?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Test the control A and control B circuit of the suspect air temperature actuator for an open, 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 11

1. Connect a test lamp between the suspect air temperature actuator control A circuit and the control B circuit
2. Move the suspect air temperature control from hot to cold

Does the test lamp illuminate with each command?

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Go to Step 12

Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the HVAC control module for an open, high resistance, or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

Test the ground circuit of the HVAC control module for an open or 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 15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect air temperature actuator. 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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Go to Step 16

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. 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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Go to Step 17

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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Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .

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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