Climate Control System Symptom Troubleshooting Index(Climate Control)
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| The blower and the heater controls and the A/C system do not work | Probable cause: Climate control unit malfunction Do the climate control power and ground circuit troubleshooting |
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| The A/C compressor clutch and the A/C condenser/radiator fans are inoperative, but the blower and heater controls work |
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| The A/C compressor clutch does not engage, but the A/C condenser/radiator fans operate, and the blower and heater controls work | Probable cause: No power to the A/C compressor clutch |
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| The A/C condenser/radiator fans do not run at low speed with the A/C on, but the blower and heater controls work normally | Probable cause: A/C condenser/radiator fan low speed circuit malfunction Do the radiator and A/C condenser fan low speed circuit troubleshooting - Refer to: A/C Condenser Fan High Speed Circuit Troubleshooting Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Low Speed Circuit Troubleshooting |
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| The A/C condenser/radiator fans do not run at high speed, but do run at low speed with the A/C on | Probable cause: Malfunction in the fan(s) high speed circuit Do the following troubleshooting as needed:
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| Blower fan runs slower than expected in cold weather (when in AUTO mode) NOTE: It is normal for the blower fan to run slowly until the coolant temperature rises when in AUTO mode |
Probable cause: Engine coolant temperature (ECT) circuit malfunction Troubleshooting the ECT sensor circuit: |
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| The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off | Probable cause:
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| Driver's and passenger's side vent temperatures vary by more than 11°C (20°F) | Probable causes: The recirculation control door or the air mix doors are malfunctioning Do the following troubleshooting:
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| HDS does not communicate with the climate control unit or the vehicle | Troubleshoot the DLC circuit | |
| Insufficient heating |
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