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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the dual automatic temperature control (DATC) module
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • DATC module communication network.
  • DATC module not connected.
  • The DATC system is inoperative, intermittent or incorrectly operating
  • Circuitry.
  • Input sensors or erratic input signals.
  • Charging system.
  • In-car temperature control sensor hose and elbow (no aspiration).
  • Air trapped in heater coolant circuits.
  • Missing or invalid SCP messages.
  • Incorrect/erratic direction of airflow from outlets
  • Circuitry.
  • Door actuator.
  • Airflow door binding or stuck.
  • DATC module.
  • Door actuator arm not connected to the door crank.
  • Insufficient, erratic, or no heat
  • Circuitry.
  • Low engine coolant level.
  • Air trapped in heater coolant circuit.
  • Plugged or partially plugged heater core.
  • Bypass door actuator binding or stuck open.
  • Coolant control valve.
  • DATC module.
  • Evaporator discharge at temperature sensor.
  • Insufficient heat during engine idle
  • Low engine coolant level.
  • Cold engine.
  • Bypass door actuator binding or stuck.
  • Auxiliary coolant pump.
  • Engine coolant thermostat.
  • Full heat only in all modes
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • Coolant control valve.
  • DATC module.
  • Evaporator discharge at temperature sensor.
  • The dual temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • DATC module.
  • Coolant control valve.
  • Low coolant level.
  • Air trapped in coolant circuit.
  • Incorrect heater hose connections.
  • Air temperature sensors.
  • The air conditioning (A/C) is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • A/C clutch relay.
  • Evaporator discharge temperature sensor.
  • A/C system discharged or low charge.
  • A/C pressure transducer.
  • DATC module.
  • PCM.
  • The air conditioning (A/C) is always on
  • Circuitry.
  • A/C control.
  • A/C clutch relay.
  • Evaporator air discharge sensor.
  • DATC module.
  • PCM
  • The blower motor is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Blower motor.
  • Blower motor speed control.
  • Blower motor relay.
  • DATC module.
  • The blower motor does not operate correctly
  • Blower motor speed control.
  • DATC module.
  • Circuitry.
  • The temperature set point does not repeat after turning the ignition switch OFF
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry.
  • DATC module.
  • The temperature display will not switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • DATC module.
  • INSTALL a new DATC module. REFER to CONTROL COMPONENTS . TEST the system for normal operation.
  • The exterior temperature display does not function correctly
  • Circuitry.
  • DATC module.
  • Ambient temperature sensor.
  • Ambient temperature sensor mounting.
  • Missing or invalid vehicle speed SCP signal.