GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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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.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

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Important: Be sure that the blower motor housing is not shorted to a grounded surface this will cause the blower motor to always be on in high speed.

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

Is the blower motor OFF?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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With the scan tool observe the Blower Motor PWM Speed parameter in the Heating and Air Conditioning data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Blower Motor PWM Speed parameter is near the specified value?

0%

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

Is the blower motor OFF?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

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Test the blower motor speed control circuit of the HVAC control module for an short to ground, or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 6

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

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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 10

Go to Step 9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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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 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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