AMOUNT OF AIR BLOWN FROM VENTS DOES NOT CHANGE [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER]
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DESCRIPTION
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• Malfunction in blower system
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• HEATER 40 A fuse malfunction
• Blower unit malfunction
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between blower fan controller and HEATER 40 A fuse
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between front body control module (FBCM) and blower relay
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between blower fan controller and climate control unit
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between blower fan controller and blower motor
• Open circuit in wiring harness between blower fan controller and body ground
• Blower relay malfunction
• Blower motor malfunction
• Blower fan controller malfunction
• Climate control unit malfunction
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Diagnostic Procedure
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Inspection |
Action |
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1
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INSPECT FUSE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Remove the HEATER 40 A fuse.
• Is the fuse normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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If the fuse is blown:
• Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between HEATER 40 A fuse and blower fan controller terminal / front body control module (FBCM) terminal.
If there is a common connector:
If there is no common connector:
• Replace the fuse.
If the fuse is damaged:
• Replace the fuse.
Then go to Step 18.
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2
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN BLOWER UNIT OR ELSEWHERE
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Turn the airflow volume control switch on.
• Recirculate air inside the vehicle.
• Does the blower motor rotate?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 4.
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3
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INSPECT BLOWER UNIT INTAKE VENT
• Is blower unit intake vent restricted?
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Yes
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Remove obstruction, then go to Step 18.
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No
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Inspect if there are any obstruction in the A/C unit passage, then go to Step 18.
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4*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN BLOWER RELAY SYSTEM OR ELSEWHERE
• Turn the airflow volume control switch on.
• Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness side).
• Is voltage B+?
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Yes
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Go to Step 8.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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5*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY BETWEEN FUSE BLOCK AND BLOWER RELAY) OR ELSEWHERE
• Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness side).
• Is the voltage B+?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower relay terminal and HEATER 40 A fuse.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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6*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY BETWEEN BLOWER RELAY AND GROUND) OR ELSEWHERE
• Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness side).
• Is the voltage approx. 0 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower relay terminal and front body control module (FBCM) terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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7*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY BETWEEN BLOWER RELAY AND BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER) OR BLOWER RELAY
• Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness side).
• Is the voltage B+?
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Yes
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Repair the wiring harness for lack of continuity between the blower relay and blower fan controller, then go to Step 18.
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No
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Replace the blower relay, then go to Step 18.
(See RELAY LOCATION.)
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8
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN BLOWER MOTOR OR ELSEWHERE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Inspect the blower motor.
(See BLOWER MOTOR INSPECTION.)
• Is the blower motor normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Replace the blower motor, then go to Step 18.
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9*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT) OR ELSEWHERE
• Disconnect the blower fan controller connector.
• Disconnect the climate control unit connector.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side).
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and climate control unit terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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10*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT) OR ELSEWHERE
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminal (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and climate control unit terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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11*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT) OR ELSEWHERE
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition on (engine off or on).
• Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness side).
• Is the voltage approx. 0 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and climate control unit terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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12*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND BODY GROUND) OR ELSEWHERE
• Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness side).
• Is the voltage approx. 0 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and body ground.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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13*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND BODY GROUND) OR ELSEWHERE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminal (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and body ground.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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14*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND BLOWER MOTOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side).
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and blower motor.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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15*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND BLOWER MOTOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminal (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and blower motor terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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16*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY BETWEEN BLOWER FAN CONTROLLER AND BLOWER MOTOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition on (engine off or on).
• Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness side).
• Is the voltage approx. 0 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between blower fan controller terminal and blower motor.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 18.
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17
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INSPECT BLOWER UNIT
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Inspect the fan in blower unit.
• Is the fan normal?
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Yes
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Replace the blower fan controller, then go to the next step.
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No
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Remove obstruction, repair or replace the fan and blower unit case, then go to the next step.
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18
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VERIFY THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM DOES NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR
• Is air discharged from vent?
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Yes
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Troubleshooting completed.
Explain repairs to customer.
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No
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Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from Step 1 if the malfunction recurs.
• If the malfunction recurs, replace the climate control unit.
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