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Air Delivery Improper




Air Delivery Improper

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

With the MODE switch at the Radio/HVAC control, the wished air distribution flap position can be put in. The selected value is sent to the HVAC control module via the LIN-Bus. The HVAC control module supplies a 12V reference voltage to the stepper motor and energizes the 4 stepper motor coils with a pulsed ground signal. The stepper motor puts the air distribution flap into the selected position.

Diagnostic Aids

Check the following mechanical fault sources:

* Air distribution box
* Air distribution hoses/air distributing ducts

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

HVAC Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation

Automatic HVAC Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition ON, press and release the POWER switch. Verify the scan tool Front HVAC System Status parameter changes between Off and On.

If not the specified value, replace the A20 Radio/HVAC Controls.

2. Press and release the MODE Up switch. Verify the scan tool Mode Switch parameter changes between Up and Inactive.

If not the specified value, replace the A20 Radio/HVAC Controls.

3. Press and release the MODE Down switch. Verify the scan tool Mode Switch parameter changes between Down and Inactive.

If not the specified value, replace the A20 Radio/HVAC Controls.

4. Press and release the defrost switch. Verify the scan tool Enhanced Defrost Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive.

If not the specified value, replace the A20 Radio/HVAC Controls.

5. Press and release the AUTO Switch. Verify the scan tool Auto HVAC Button parameter changes between Active and Inactive.

If not the specified value, replace the A20 Radio/HVAC Controls.

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the M37 Mode Door Actuator and verify the M37 Mode Door Actuator can be put into all positions.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Mode Control Cam Actuator Replacement (Left Hand Drive) (Mode Control Cam Actuator Replacement (Left Hand Drive))
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for HVAC control module replacement, setup, and programming