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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 with the HVAC controls in the OFF position.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn OFF the HVAC control module.

Is the blower motor OFF?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

With the scan tool, observe the Commanded Blower parameter in the HVAC Systems Automatic data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Commanded Blower parameter is near the specified value?

0%

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor control processor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is the blower motor OFF?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

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  1. Place the blower motor control in the OFF position.
  2. With a test lamp that is connected to battery positive voltage probe the blower motor speed control circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

 

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Test the blower motor speed control circuit of the blower motor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2