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A/C-Heater


The air conditioning-heater system is controlled by the Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM sends out voltage to the A/C-Heater control on circuit C58. The control uses resistors to internal to the control. These resistors are connected to the Z2 ground circuit. The Z2 circuit terminates at the BCM.

when the operator requests a function in the system the BCM measures the voltage drop, on circuit C58, and activates the mode actuator door to the proper position.

A separate A/C switch is used in the system. This switch works the same as the mode actuator switches. When the operator presses the switch, the BCM measures the voltage drop in the C21 circuit and activates the proper functions. Internal to the A/C-Heater control the A/C switch is connected to the blower motor switch. This allows the A/C system to only operate when the blower switch is in an ON position.

Ground for the A/C switch is provided through the blower motor switch to the Z1 circuit. This circuit terminates at the instrument panel left side cowl. A Light Emitting Diode (LED) is connected in the C21 circuit and illuminates when the A/C system is operating.

Illumination lamps and LED's are internal to the control. These are controlled by the BCM. The E2 circuit from the BCM provides the voltage to the control for lamp and LED illumination. Ground for the lamps and LED's is provided on the Z1 circuit which terminates at the instrument panel left side cowl.