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Symptom Chart

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • EATC module communication network.
  • The EATC system is inoperative, intermittent or incorrect operation
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Input sensor (s)/erratic input signals.
  • Automatic temperature control aspirator hose and elbow.
  • Incorrect/erratic direction of airflow from outlets
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Door actuator.
  • Mode door binding or stuck.
  • EMTC module or EATC module
  • Door actuator arm not connected to the door crank.
  • Insufficient, erratic, or no heat
  • Low engine coolant level.
  • Engine overheating.
  • Plugged or partially plugged heater core.
  • Temperature blend door is binding or stuck.
  • Temperature blend door actuator.
  • Heater hose is kinked or binding.
  • The A/C is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Open fuse.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • A/C system discharged/low charge.
  • A/C pressure transducer.
  • PCM.
  • EATC module.
  • EMTC module.
  • A/C cycling switch.
  • A/C compressor clutch air gap.
  • A/C clutch relay.
  • The A/C is always on
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • EATC module.
  • EMTC module.
  • PCM.
  • A/C compressor clutch air gap.
  • A/C clutch relay.
  • The temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry open/shorted.
  • EMTC module.
  • EATC module.
  • Temperature blend door.
  • Temperature blend door actuator.
  • Door actuator arm not connected to the door crank.
  • The blower motor is inoperative - EMTC
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry open/shorted.
  • A/C blower motor switch.
  • Blower motor relay.
  • A/C blower motor.
  • EMTC module. SJB.
  • The blower motor does not operate correctly - EMTC
  • Circuitry shorted.
  • A/C blower motor resistor.
  • A/C blower motor switch.
  • The blower motor is inoperative - EATC
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Blower motor relay.
  • A/C blower motor.
  • EATC module.
  • SJB.
  • A/C blower motor speed control.
  • The blower motor does not operate correctly - EATC
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • A/C blower motor speed control.
  • EATC module.
  • A/C blower motor speed control.
  • The auxiliary blower motor is inoperative
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Auxiliary blower motor resistor.
  • Auxiliary blower motor.
  • The auxiliary blower motor does not operate correctly
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Auxiliary blower motor relay.
  • Auxiliary blower motor speed relay 1.
  • Auxiliary blower motor speed relay 2.
  • Rear auxiliary control.
  • Auxiliary blower motor resistor.
  • The auxiliary temperature control only is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • SJB.
  • Auxiliary blend door actuator.
  • Auxiliary blend door.
  • The auxiliary panel/floor control only is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • SJB.
  • Auxiliary mode door actuator.
  • Auxiliary mode door.
  • The auxiliary temperature and panel/floor control is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Fuse.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Rear auxiliary control.
  • SJB.
  • Insufficient air conditioning (A/C) cooling
  • Low refrigerant level.
  • Temperature blend door actuator.
  • The dual temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Temperature blend door/actuator broken/binding
  • EMTC/EATC module
  • Low A/C refrigerant charge
  • Check that the A/C system pressure is above 290 kPa (42 psi). If the pressure is below 290 kPa (42 psi) refer to FLUORESCENT DYE LEAK DETECTION . CHECK the temperature blend doors/actuators for a binding or broken condition. If no condition is found, INSTALL a new EMTC/EATC module.
  • The temperature set point does not repeat after turning the ignition switch OFF
  • Open fuse.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • EATC module.
  • CHECK circuit 1001 (WH/YE) for a short or open and repair as necessary. If okay, INSTALL a new EATC module.
  • The temperature display will not switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • EATC module.
  • IC module.
  • If the instrument cluster does not switch between English and Metric, refer to INFORMATION, GAUGES & WARNING DEVICES .
  • If only the EATC module does not switch between English and Metric, INSTALL a new EATC module.