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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Ensure to perform the HVAC diagnostic system check. If DTCs B0434, DTC B3764 and the auxiliary blower motor is always on, then the 5 volt reference circuit of the auxiliary HVAC door actuators is pulled low to ground. The DTC diagnostic must be performed to ensure circuit is tested.

  2. This step tests for an internal failure of the rear seat audio (RSA) control module, or the auxiliary HVAC control module.

  3. This step tests the 5 volt reference supplied by the auxiliary blower motor control processor.

  4. This step tests for an internal failure of the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The auxiliary blower motor operates in at least one, but not all, speed positions.

1

Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - HVAC Systems - Automatic in Wiring Systems

2

Important: Place the blower switch on the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly in the AUX. position. Place the MODE selector in any position except AUTO. Failure to do this may result in a misdiagnosis.

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the blower switch on the front auxiliary control assembly in each speed position.
  3. Place the blower switch on the RSA control module in each speed position.

Does the auxiliary blower motor operate properly in each speed position for both the front auxiliary control assembly and the RSA control module?

 

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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3

Does the auxiliary blower motor operate properly from only the front auxiliary control assembly?

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Go to Step 4

4

Does the auxiliary blower motor operate properly from only the RSA control module?

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Go to Step 6

5

  1. Cycle the blower switch on the RSA control module through each of the following speed positions:
  2. • Auto
    • Low
    • Med
    • High
  3. Observe the Rear HVAC Fan Speed parameter in the Rear HVAC Scan Tool Data List

Does the Rear HVAC Fan Speed parameter change with each command?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

6

  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the auxiliary HVAC control module.
  2. Measure the voltage on the auxiliary blower motor speed control circuit.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

4.5-5.5 V

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

7

  1. Place the blower switch on the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly in the AUTO speed position.
  2. Observe the Blower Switch Pos. parameter in the Rear Aux. Climate Module Scan Tool Data List.
  3. Rotate the blower switch on the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly from the AUTO to MAX. speed positions.

Does the Blower Switch Pos. parameter increase within the specified range?

0-15

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly.
  2. Measure the voltage of the 5 volt reference circuit to the low reference circuit of the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly.

Does the voltage measure at least 5 V?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

9

Measure the voltage of the 5 volt reference circuit of the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure at least 5 V?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Test the 5 volt reference circuit of the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 17

11

Test for a high resistance in the low reference circuit of the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 17

12

Test the auxiliary front blower switch signal circuit between the front auxiliary HVAC control assembly and the auxiliary HVAC control module for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 15

13

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 16

14

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 18

15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the front HVAC control assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 19

16

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 20

17

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the auxiliary 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?

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Go to Step 22

Go to Step 21

18

Replace the RSA control module. Refer to Rear Seat Audio Control Replacement in Entertainment.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 22

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19

Replace the front HVAC control assembly. Refer to Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement - Front in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 22

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20

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 22

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21

Replace the auxiliary HVAC control module. Refer to Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 22

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22

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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