Circuit Description
The left air temperature actuator is an electronic stepper motor. The HVAC control module supplies power and ground to the actuator. The HVAC control module controls the direction of the left air temperature actuator by changing the polarity of the control circuits. When the actuator reaches its desired position both circuits are fixed to the same value (9.5 to 12 volts). The HVAC control module determines the door position by counting pulses (voltage fluctuations) caused by the brush to commutator action generated during normal motor operation. The HVAC control module (IPM) monitors a voltage drop across an internal resistance to detect the pulses. The HVAC control module converts the pulses to counts with a range of 0 to 255 counts.
When a calibration or recalibration procedure is performed, the HVAC control module calculates the left air temperature door travel range. The HVAC control module commands the actuator to each extreme position and counts the total number of pulses. The HVAC control module compares the total number of pulses to calibrated limits. If the total pulse count is less than or equal to the maximum calibrated limit and greater than or equal to the minimum calibrated limit, then the calibration is considered successful.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The HVAC control module will run the DTC when either of the following conditions are met.
| • | The HVAC control module has completed a calibration/recalibration of the left air temperature actuator. |
| • | The HVAC control module commands the actuator to move. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The HVAC control module will set this DTC if either of the following conditions are true.
| • | The left air temperature actuator fails calibration/recalibration due to an over travel or under travel condition. (The HVAC control module does not detect the calibrated number of total pulse counts during a travel range check.) |
| • | The HVAC control module determines that the actual door position does not equal the commanded door position. (The HVAC control module commands the door to move but does not see the expected number of pulses between positions.) |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The HVAC control module will attempt to make use of whatever range is still available. |
| • | The HVAC control module will recalibrate the left air temperature actuator each time the ignition switch is turned ON. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The DTC will become history if the HVAC control module no longer detects a failure. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 50 fault free ignition cycles. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | If condition not present refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Inspect the left air temperature door and the left air temperature actuator for the following conditions: |
| - | A misaligned left air temperature actuator. Refer to Air Temperature Actuator Replacement - Left Side . |
| - | Broken or binding linkages or left temperature door |
| - | An obstruction that prevents the left air temperature door from operating within it's full range of motion |
| - | Missing seals to the left air temperature door |
| - | Misaligned seals to the left air temperature door |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step verifies that the HVAC control module is able to command the left air temperature actuator through its full range of motion.
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This step verifies that the HVAC control module has successfully calibrated the left air temperature actuator.
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If the actuator does not move at all, the problem is likely to be the drive circuitry within the HVAC control module, the actuator, or the wiring harness. If the actuator does move, but not within its full range of motion, the problem is likely to be a mechanical binding of the left air temperature door or left air temperature door linkage.
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This step drives the actuator to the hot position. The left air temperature actuator will not move if the left air temperature door is already at the extreme position
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This step drives the actuator to the cold position.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that the value of the Left Temp Dr Actual parameter changes from the minimum specified value to the maximum specified value? | 0 Counts 255 Counts | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |
With a scan tool observe the Left Temp Dr Cal. Status parameter. Does the scan tool display Cal OK? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 8 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that the value of the Left Temp Dr Actual parameter changes by more than the specified value? | 0-3 Counts | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 5 | |
5 | Test the left air temperature door control A circuit and the left air temperature door control B circuit of the left air temperature actuator for an open, high resistance, short to ground or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 6 |
Does the left air temperature actuator shaft rotate? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 | |
Does the left air temperature actuator shaft rotate? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 | |
8 | Inspect the left air temperature door and the left air temperature actuator for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the left air temperature actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
10 | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
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Important: Perform the recalibration procedure for the left air temperature actuator. Replace the left air temperature actuator. Refer to Air Temperature Actuator Replacement - Left Side . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
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Important: Perform the recalibration procedure for the HVAC control module. Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
