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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the dual automatic temperature control (DATC) or electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry open
  • DATC/EATC module communication network
  • The DATC/EATC system is inoperative, intermittent or incorrect operation
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry open
  • Automatic temperature control aspirator hose and elbow
  • Air inlet door is inoperative
  • Circuitry open/shorted
  • DATC/EATC module
  • EMTC module
  • Air inlet door actuator/linkage
  • Incorrect/erratic direction of airflow from outlets
  • Circuitry short/open
  • Door actuator
  • Mode door binding or stuck
  • EMTC module or DATC/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 air conditioning (A/C) is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Open fuse
  • Circuitry short/open
  • A/C system discharged/low charge
  • PCM
  • DATC/EATC module
  • EMTC module
  • A/C compressor clutch air gap
  • A/C clutch relay
  • The air conditioning (A/C) is always on
  • Circuitry short/open
  • DATC/EATC module
  • EMTC module
  • PCM
  • A/C compressor clutch air gap
  • A/C clutch relay
  • Temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry open/shorted
  • DATC/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(s)
  • Circuitry open/shorted
  • A/C blower motor switch
  • Blower motor relay
  • A/C blower motor
  • EMTC module
  • 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 - DATC/EATC
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry short/open
  • Blower motor relay
  • A/C blower motor
  • DATC/EATC module
  • A/C blower motor speed control
  • The blower motor does not operate correctly - DATC/EATC
  • Circuitry short
  • A/C blower motor speed control
  • DATC/EATC module
  • A/C blower motor speed control
  • The steering wheel control switch is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry short/open
  • Steering wheel control switch
  • DATC/EATC module
  • The dual temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Temperature blend door/actuator broken/binding
  • DATC 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 DATC module.
  • The temperature set point does not repeat after turning the ignition switch OFF
  • Open fuse
  • Circuitry short/open
  • DATC/EATC module
  • CHECK circuit SBP07 (WH/RD) for a short or open and repair as necessary. If okay, INSTALL a new DATC/EATC module.
  • The temperature display will not switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • DATC/EATC module
  • IC module
  • If only the EATC module does not switch between English and Metric, INSTALL a new DATC/EATC module.
  • Inaccurate external temperature display
  • DATC/EATC module