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Auxiliary Blower Motor Malfunction Body Type VIN 6

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Action

Values

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

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

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Override Switch parameter in the REAR HVAC/rear seat audio (RSA) data list.
  3. Place the front auxiliary blower motor switch in each position.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Driver Override Switch parameter changes state?

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Go to Step 3

3

Test the auxiliary HVAC enable control circuit of the front auxiliary blower motor switch for an open, short to voltage or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 4

4

Test the low reference circuit of the front auxiliary blower motor switch for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 5

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the auxiliary HVAC control module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a volt meter between the auxiliary HVAC enable control circuit and ground.
  5. Place the front auxiliary blower motor switch from the minimum speed position to the maximum speed position.

Does the volt meter read properly for each position?

Rear 5.0 V Off-1.0 V Pos.1 2.0 V Pos.2 3.0 V Pos.3 4.0 V

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6

Important: Ensure that the front auxiliary blower control switch is in the REAR position during the remainder of this table in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the front auxiliary blower motor switch in the REAR position.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Rear Fan Up Button parameter in the REAR HVAC/RSA data list.
  4. Activate the auxiliary fan up switch.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Rear Fan Up Button parameter changes state?

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  1. With a scan tool, observe the Rear Fan Down Button parameter in the REAR HVAC/RSA data list.
  2. Activate the auxiliary fan down switch.

Does the scan tool indicate that the rear Fan Down Button parameter changes state?

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Go to Step 16

8

Place the auxiliary blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the auxiliary blower motor operate at the desired speeds?

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

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

Does the test lamp illuminate and increase intensity?

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Go to Step 10

10

Test the battery positive voltage 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 11

11

Test the ground 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 12

12

Important: Ensure that the auxiliary blower motor control processor and auxiliary HVAC control module connectors are connected during this step in order to avoid misdiagnosis.

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Measure the voltage from the auxiliary blower motor speed control circuit of the auxiliary HVAC control module to a good ground.
  3. Place the auxiliary blower motor switch from the minimum speed position to the maximum speed position.

Does the voltage continually decrease within the specified range?

13.0-1.5 V

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Go to Step 13

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the auxiliary HVAC control module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Measure the voltage from the auxiliary blower speed control circuit of the auxiliary HVAC control module to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

8-12.5 V

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Go to Step 15

14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the auxiliary blower motor. 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

15

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

16

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 21

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the front auxiliary blower motor switch. 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 18

18

Replace the front auxiliary blower motor switch. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you complete the replacement?

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19

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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21

Replace the auxiliary HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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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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Auxiliary Blower Motor Malfunction Body Type VIN 3

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views

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

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Important: The auxiliary blower motor only operates at MEDIUM and HIGH speed. When the auxiliary blower switch is placed in the lowest speed setting the air flow through the center console to the rear is provided by the primary blower motor. The air speed will vary depending on the front blower motor setting.

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the front mode switch in the bi-level position.
  3. Place the front blower motor switch in the minimum speed position.
  4. Place the auxiliary blower motor switch in the medium speed position and the maximum speed position.

Does the auxiliary blower motor operate in each speed position?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Cycle the auxiliary blower switch through all speed positions:
  2. Observe the Rear HVAC Fan Speed parameter in the Rear HVAC/rear seat audio (RSA) data list.

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

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the auxiliary blower motor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Place the auxiliary blower motor switch in the maximum speed position.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the auxiliary blower motor high speed control circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 6

5

  1. Place the auxiliary blower motor switch in the medium speed position.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the auxiliary blower motor medium speed control circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

6

Test the auxiliary blower motor high speed control circuit for an open, a high resistance or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

7

Test the auxiliary blower motor medium speed control circuit for an open, a high resistance, or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3