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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs and record on the repair order.
    2. Record the Environmental Data.
    3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    4. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    5. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. CHECK THE HUMIDITY SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR DAMAGE 
    1. Check for loose, damaged or corroded terminals on the Humidity Sensor harness connector and the HVAC Module harness connector.

      Are there any loose or damaged terminals?

      Yes 

      • Repair the harness connectors as necessary.
      • Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go to Step  3.
  3. CHECK THE (D409) LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Turn the Ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the HVAC Module harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Humidity Sensor harness connector.
    4. Using a multimeter, measure the resistance of the (D409) LIN BUS circuit between pin 2 of the Humidity Sensor harness connector and pin 12 of the HVAC Module harness connector.

      Is the resistance above 3 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (D409) LIN BUS circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
      • Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go to Step  4.
  4. CHECK THE (D409) LIN BUS CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT 
    1. Turn the Ignition on.
    2. Using a multimeter, check for a short in the (D409) LIN BUS circuit between pin 2 of the Humidity Sensor harness connector and pin 12 of the HVAC Module harness connector.

      Is the (D409) LIN BUS circuit shorted?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short circuit in the (D409) LIN BUS circuit.
      • Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go to Step  5.
  5. CHECK THE HUMIDITY SENSOR FOR PROPER OPERATION 
    1. Replace the Humidity Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, HUMIDITY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    2. With the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs.
    3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Did this DTC reset?

      Yes 

      • Go To  6

      No 

  6. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    1. Disconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Reconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read HVAC Module DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Repair any faulty connections.
      • Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .