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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The blower motor operates in at least one speed position.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the blower motor operate at the desired speeds?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor supply voltage circuit and the blower motor fan control circuit of the blower motor.
  5. Place the blower motor switch from the minimum speed position to the maximum speed position.

Does the test lamp illuminate and increase intensity?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 4

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor control processor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a test lamp connected to battery voltage, probe the blower motor speed control circuit at the blower motor control processor.
  5. Place the blower motor switch from the minimum speed position to the maximum speed position.

Does the test lamp illuminate and increase intensity?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test the blower motor speed control circuit of the HVAC control module for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

6

Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the blower motor control processor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 7

7

Test the ground circuit of the blower motor control processor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 8

8

Test the blower motor fan control circuit of the blower motor for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor control processor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

12

Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the blower motor control processor. Refer to Blower Motor Control Processor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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