Climate Control System Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Symptom
Diagnostic Procedure
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The blower and the heater controls and the A/C system do not work
Probable cause: Climate control unit malfunction

Blown fuse No. B1 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
Poor ground at G506
Poor or loose connections at the terminals
The A/C compressor clutch and the A/C condenser/radiator fans are inoperative, but the blower and heater controls work
Probable cause: A/C signal circuit malfunction


Probable cause: A/C pressure sensor circuit malfunction or evaporator temperature sensor circuit malfunction

Troubleshoot the A/C pressure sensor circuit:
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A/C pressure sensor circuit high voltage: K24W1 engine, J35Y1 and J35Y2 engines
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A/C pressure sensor circuit low voltage: K24W1 engine, J35Y1 and J35Y2 engines

NOTE: The A/C pressure sensor circuit can malfunction without setting a DTC
Faulty evaporator temperature sensor
Poor or loose connections at the terminals
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

Blown fuse No. A17 (7.5 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box
Poor or loose connections at the terminals
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

K24W1 engine: Blown fuse No. A12-9 (MAIN FAN MTR) (30 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box
J35Y1 and J35Y2 engines: Blown fuse No. A12-5 (SUB FAN MTR) (30 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box
Poor ground at G301
Poor or loose connections at the terminals
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:
K24W1 engine: Blown fuse No. A12-5 (SUB FAN MTR) (20 A) or No. A23 (7.5 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box
J35Y1 and J35Y2 engines: Blown fuse No. A12-9 (MAIN FAN MTR) (30 A) or No. A23 (7.5 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box
Poor ground at G301
Poor or loose connections at the terminals
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:
Blower motor operation
The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off
Probable cause:
A/C system is overcharged (Excessive pressure on high side of system causing pressure sensor to turn A/C compressor off)
Radiator and/or A/C condenser fan inoperative
Low idle speed
Low refrigerant charge
Faulty A/C pressure sensor
Driver's and passenger's side vent temperatures vary by more than 20°F (11 °C)
Probable causes: The recirculation control door or the air mix doors are malfunctioning

Do the following troubleshooting:
Poor or loose connections at the terminals
HDS does not communicate with the climate control unit or the vehicle
 
Insufficient heating
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Check the engine coolant temperature (ECT) during normal operation with the HDS
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Check the heater core inlet hose temperature:
If it is COLD, check for restrictions in the hose, a damaged or leaking thermostat, or a damaged or leaking water pump
If it is HOT, check for restrictions in the heater core. Back flush or replace the heater core

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Check the blower motor unit for obstructions
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Check for air leaks around the ducts and vents
Damaged cylinder head gasket