Step
| Action
| Yes
| No
|
1
| With
the ignition switch in the ON position, turn the blower speed switch from
OFF to each of the following settings:
- LOW
- MEDIUM 1
- MEDIUM 2
- HIGH
- OFF
Does the blower motor speed increase at each speed level when you turn
the selector switch towards HIGH?
| Go to
Step 2
| Go to HVAC System Check
|
2
|
- Inspect the engine coolant level. Refer to
Coolant Concentration Testing
in Engine Cooling.
- Inspect the tension of the coolant pump drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
1.0L or
Drive Belt Replacement
to to 1.3L
in Engine Mechanical.
- Inspect the radiator and the heater hoses for leaks and for kinks.
Refer to
Cooling System Leak Testing
in Engine Cooling.
- Inspect the radiator cap for proper operation.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| Go to
Step 3
|
3
|
- Inspect the thermostat for correct installation and for correct
operation. Refer to
Thermostat Diagnosis
and
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement
to in Engine Cooling.
- Replace the thermostat as necessary. Refer to
Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| Go to
Step 4
|
4
|
- Set the mode control to the DEFROST position.
- Set the blower speed to the HIGH position.
- Set the temperature control to the hottest position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Inspect for airflow from the defrost outlets.
Is there high airflow from the defrost outlets?
| Go to
Step 7
| Go to
Step 5
|
5
| Inspect the mode control cable and the linkages. Refer to Mode Control Cable Adjustment
.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| Go to
Step 6
|
6
|
- Inspect the system for obstructions between the blower and the
system outlets. Refer to
Heater Case Replacement
.
- Inspect the system for obstructions at the blower inlet and at
the plenum.
- Remove the obstructions, as necessary.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| --
|
7
|
- Turn the blower speed switch to the highest position.
- Set the temperature control to the hottest position.
Caution: The cooling system is pressurized when hot.
- With the engine cold, remove the radiator cap.
- Start the engine, and idle until the coolant flow is visible inside
the radiator.
- Install the radiator cap.
- Drive the vehicle at 48 km/h (30 mph) for at least 20 minutes.
- Using a thermometer, record the ambient air temperature.
- Using a thermometer, record the discharge air temperature at the
heater outlet.
- Using the following table, compare the heater outlet temperature
with the ambient air temperature:
• | 54°C (130°F) at -18°C (0°F) |
• | 59°C (139°F) at -4°C (25°F) |
• | 64°C (147°F) at 10°C (50°F) |
• | 68°C (155°F) at 24°C (75°F) |
Is the heater outlet temperature within the specified values?
| Go to
Step 8
| Go to
Step 9
|
8
|
- Inspect the vehicle for cold air leaks at the following locations:
- Inspect for obstructions under the seats.
- Remove the obstruction, as necessary.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| --
|
9
|
- Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- Test the temperature door operation by moving the temperature
control quickly from the coldest position to the hottest position and back
to the coldest position.
Do you hear the temperature door close at each end?
| Go to
Step 11
| Go to
Step 10
|
10
| Inspect the temperature control cable and the linkages. Refer to Temperature Control Cable Adjustment
.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| --
|
11
|
- Set the temperature control to the hottest position.
- Start the engine.
- Feel the inlet and the outlet heater hoses.
Does the inlet heater hose feel hot, and does the outlet heater hose
feel warm?
| Go to
Step 13
| Go to
Step 12
|
12
|
- Ensure that the heater hose location is correct. Refer to Heater Hoses Replacement
.
- Repair the heater hose, as necessary.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| --
|
13
|
- Flush the heater core. Refer to
Flushing
in Engine Cooling.
- Drain and fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Set the temperature control to the full HOT position.
- Start the engine.
- Feel the inlet and the outlet heater hoses.
Does the inlet heater hose feel hot, and does the outlet heater hose
feel warm?
| Go to
Step 15
| Go to
Step 14
|
14
| Replace the heater core. Refer to Heater Core Replacement
.
Is the repair complete?
| Go to
Step 15
| --
|
15
| Perform
the function test. Refer to
Function Test
.
Is the repair complete?
| System OK
| --
|