Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE BUS COMMUNICATION DTCS NOTE:
Make sure the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse is installed and the battery is fully charged before proceeding.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Are any Active BUS Communication DTCs set?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 2
- CHECK FOR STORED BUS COMMUNICATION DTCS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Are any inactive or stored BUS Communication DTCs set?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) A/C COMPRESSOR DTCS
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
Are any PCM A/C Compressor DTCs set?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- CHECK FOR BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) DTCS
- With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
Are any DTCs set in the BCM?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 5
- With the scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
- CHECK THE A/C COMPRESSOR
- Ignition on, engine running.
- Using the HVAC Module, request A/C maximum cool.
Does the A/C Compressor Clutch engage?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
- CHECK IF THE DTC RESETS
- Turn the ignition off.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, perform the A/C Cool-down Test. Follow the instructions on the scan tool.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Does this DTC reset?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all HVAC Module harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read HVAC Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the HVAC Module in accordance with the Service information. Refer to MODULE, HVAC, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to HVAC VERIFICATION TEST .