Pinpoint Test G: DTCs U3003:16 and 17
Climate Control System
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test G: DTCs U3003:16 and 17
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 54, Manual Climate Control System for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 55, Automatic Climate Control System for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
NOTE: DTC U3003 can be set if the vehicle has been recently jump started, the battery has been recently charged or the battery has been discharged. The battery may become discharged due to excessive load(s) on the charging system from aftermarket accessories or if the battery has been left unattended with the accessories on.
NOTE: Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the pinpoint test. Refer to Inspection and Verification. Inspection and Verification
Normal Operation
Under normal operation, the HVAC module receives a ground through circuit GD184 (BK/GY or BK/YE). The HVAC module is supplied constant battery voltage through circuit SBP46 (BN/RD).
- DTC U3003:16 (Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold) - The module senses when battery voltage is less than 9 volts.
- DTC U3003:17 (Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold) - The module senses when battery voltage is greater than 16 volts.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- HVAC module
PINPOINT TEST G: DTCs U3003:16 AND 17
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G1 RETRIEVE ALL CMDTCs IN ALL MODULES
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: Self Test - All CMDTCs.
- Is DTC U3003:16, U3003:17, B1317, B1318 or B1676 present in one or more modules and DTC P0562, P0563, P0620, P0625, P0626 or P065B present in the PCM?
Yes
REFER to Charging System Testing and Inspection for diagnosis of the battery and charging system.
No
GO to G2.
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G2 CHECK BATTERY CONDITION
- Ignition OFF.
- Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery and Battery Tray and carry out the Battery - Condition Test. Pinpoint Tests
- Does the battery pass the condition test?
Yes
If the battery passed the condition test but required a recharge, REFER to Charging System Testing and Inspection to diagnose the charging system. CLEAR all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs). TEST the system for normal operation.
If the battery passed the condition test and did not require a recharge, GO to G3.
No
INSTALL a new battery. CLEAR all CMDTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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G3 CHECK THE CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE
NOTE: Do not allow the engine rpm to increase above 2,000 rpm while performing this step or the generator may self-excite and result in default charging system output voltage. If engine rpm has gone above 2,000 rpm, shut the vehicle off and restart the engine before performing this step.
- Start the engine.
- Measure the voltage of the battery:
- For DTC U3003:17, turn off all accessories and run the engine at 1,500 rpm for a minimum of 2 minutes.
- For DTC U3003:16, turn on headlights and HVAC fan on high and run engine at 1,500 rpm for a minimum of 2 minutes.
- Is the battery voltage between 13-15.2 volts?
Yes
For DTC U3003:16, GO to G4.
For DTC U3003:17, INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to Climate Control Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module. CLEAR all CMDTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
No
REFER to Charging System Testing and Inspection to diagnose the charging system. CLEAR all CMDTCs. TEST the system for normal operation.
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G4 CHECK THE HVAC MODULE VOLTAGE SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: HVAC Module C228.
- Ignition ON.
- With the engine running, measure the voltage between ground and HVAC module C228-32, circuit SBP46 (BN/RD), harness side.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes
GO to G5.
No
REPAIR circuit SBP46 (BN/RD) for high resistance. CLEAR all CMDTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
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G5 CHECK THE HVAC MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between ground and HVAC module C228-10, circuit GD184 (BK/GY or BK/YE), harness side.
- Repeat the measurement while wiggling the harness.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to G6.
No
REPAIR circuit GD184 (BK/GY or BK/YE) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
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G6 CHECK THE HVAC MODULE CONNECTION
- Inspect the HVAC module connectors for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out terminals.
- damaged terminals.
- Connect and correctly seat all the HVAC module connectors.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to Climate Control Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
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