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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT

The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is divided into two separate sections. The first, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, has all procedures that pertain to a HVAC component or function that is not specifically associated with the manual control system. The second, HVAC Systems - Manual, has all procedures specific to the manual control system.

Begin the system diagnosis with the Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual in HVAC Systems - Manual.

Review the Description and Operation information to help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing
the Description and Operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. The HVAC
Description and Operation information is divided into:
- Air Delivery Description and Operation in HVAC Systems - Manual
- Air Temperature Description and Operation in HVAC Systems - Manual

The Air Delivery Description and Operation contains the following topics:
- HVAC Control Components
- Air Speed
- Auxiliary Air Speed
- Air Distribution
- Auxiliary Air Delivery
- Recirculation Operation

The Air temperature Description and Operation contains the following topics:
- HVAC Control Components
- Heating and A/C Operation
- Auxiliary Heating
- Engine Coolant
- A/C Cycle