Cooldown Time Excessive Fault (ATC)

COOLDOWN TIME EXCESSIVE FAULT (ATC)

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- When Monitored:
When the Cooldown Test is executed.

- Set Condition:
If the A/C system is unable to lower Evaporator temperature 11.11°C (20°F) within two minutes at an ambient temperature of 21°C (70°F).

If the A/C system is unable to lower Evaporator temperature 8°C (15°F) within two minutes at ambient temperatures below 21°C (70°F).





Diagnostic Test

1. VERIFY ALL COOLDOWN TEST PREREQUISITES WERE MET & RUN THE TEST AGAIN
NOTE: The following are prerequisites of the Cooldown Test. Verify each of the following before running the test:
- If active, diagnose and repair DTC Evap Temp Sensor Open or DTC Evap Temp Sensor Shorted before proceeding.
- Verify that the refrigerant system has an adequate charge. Check and repair as necessary before proceeding.
- Verify that the blower motor operates correctly in all speeds. Diagnose and repair all blower related faults before proceeding.
- Verify that the work area ambient temperature is above 13°C (55°F) before proceeding. Move the vehicle to a warmer work area if necessary.
- Verify that the evaporator temperature is above 13°C (55°F) before proceeding.
- Verify that the A/C compressor is not running. If the A/C compressor is running, turn the A/C off and allow the evaporator to warm up before proceeding.


Once all of the prerequisites have been met, start the engine and actuate the Cooldown Test with the scan tool.

NOTE: The Cooldown Test can take up to two minutes to run. While the test is running, the DELAY VF segment and Snowflake LED will flash. If the test fails, the VF segment and LED will continue to flash until either the vehicle is driven more than three miles or a successful test is performed. When the test is complete, the scan tool will display one or more test status messages to indicate the outcome of the test. These messages will clear from memory, so note all messages before exiting the test.

Allow the test to run to completion before proceeding.
Does the scan tool display any of the following status messages?

Yes, Invalid Conditions For Cooldown Test, Evap Temperature Too Low

- Refer to Invalid Conditions For Cooldown Test, Evap Temperature Too Low (ATC) for the diagnostic test procedure. Start from Step 2 of that diagnostic procedure. Invalid Conditions For Cooldown Test, Evap Temperature Too Low (ATC)

Yes, AC Pressure Too Low

- Refer to AC Pressure Too Low (ATC) for the diagnostic test procedure. A/C Pressure Too Low (ATC)

Yes, AC Pressure Too High

- Refer to AC Pressure Too High (ATC) for the diagnostic test procedure. A/C Pressure Too High (ATC)

Yes, Evap Temp Sensor Open

- Refer to Evap Temp Sensor Open (ATC) for the diagnostic test procedure. Evap Temp Sensor Open (ATC)

Yes, Evap Temp Sensor Shorted

- Refer to Evap Temp Sensor Shorted (ATC) for the diagnostic test procedure. Evap Temp Sensor Shorted (ATC)

No

- Go To 2

2. CHECK FOR HVAC DTCs
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Yes

- Diagnose and Repair the DTC(s).
- Run the Cooldown Test after the repair is complete.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To3

3. CHECK FOR BCM DTCs
With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Yes

- Diagnose and repair the DTC(s).
- Run the Cooldown Test after the repair is complete.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 4

4. CHECK FOR PCM DTCs
With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Yes

- Diagnose and repair the DTC(s).
- Run the Cooldown Test after the repair is complete.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

No

- Refer to the Cooldown Test related diagnostic information and testing procedures. A/C Cool Down Test
- Run the Cooldown Test after the repair is complete.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.