Diagnostic Routine I

Diagnostic Routine I

Diagnostic Overview

Incorrect or Erratic Direction of Airflow From Outlets

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 54 for schematic and connector information Electrical Diagrams.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

REFER to Defrost-Panel-Floor Mode Door Actuator .

During an actuator calibration cycle, the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module drives the defrost/panel/floor mode door until the door reaches both internal stops in the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) case. If the defrost/panel/floor mode door is temporarily obstructed or binding during a calibration cycle, the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module can interpret this as the actual end of travel for the door. When this condition occurs and the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module commands the actuator to its end of travel, the airflow may not be from the expected outlets.

Pinpoint Test

1. CHECK THE HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) MODULE POWER CIRCUIT

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Disconnect: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Module C2357A.

3. Ignition ON.

4. Measure:





Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?






2. CHECK THE HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) MODULE GROUND CIRCUITS

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Measure:





Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?






3. CHECK THE DEFROST/PANEL/FLOOR MODE DOOR ACTUATOR CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Disconnect: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Module C2357A.

3. Disconnect: Defrost/Panel/Floor Mode Door Actuator.

4. Measure:





Are the resistances less than 3 ohms?






4. CHECK THE DEFROST/PANEL/FLOOR MODE DOOR ACTUATOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

1. Measure:





Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?






5. CHECK THE DEFROST/PANEL/FLOOR MODE DOOR ACTUATOR CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO POWER

1. Ignition ON.

2. Measure:





Is any voltage present?






6. CHECK FOR CORRECT HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) MODULE OPERATION

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Disconnect and inspect all the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module connectors.

3. Repair:

- corrosion (install new connector or terminals- clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins- install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins- install new pins as necessary

4. Reconnect the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.

5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?