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Test J: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module Does Not Respond To NGS Tester

NOTE: After making any repair, perform data link diagnostic test. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
  1. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) module has two 13-pin connectors. Disconnect EATC module 13-pin connector C280, located behind center of instrument panel. Connector C280 has a blank terminal No. 5. See Fig 1. Inspect EATC module connector C280 for loose, damaged or corroded terminals. Repair as necessary. If connectors are okay, go to next step.
  2. Connect EATC module connector C280. Perform data link diagnostic test. See DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If NGS tester displays EATC: NO RESPONSE ON CKT914 (BUS+), go to next step. If NGS tester displays EATC: NO RESPONSE ON CKT914 (BUS-), go to step  4.
  3. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect NGS tester. Disconnect EATC module 13-pin connector C280. Measure resistance of Tan/Orange wire between EATC module connector C280 terminal No. 15 and Data Link Connector (DLC) terminal No. 2. See Figure and Fig 1 . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace EATC module. See appropriate AUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article in AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Tan/Orange wire between EATC module connector and DLC.
  4. Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect NGS tester. Disconnect EATC module 13-pin connector C280. Measure resistance of Pink/Light Blue wire between EATC module connector C280 terminal No. 1 at and DLC terminal No. 10. See Figure and Fig 1 . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace EATC module. See appropriate AUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS article in AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open in Pink/Light Blue wire between EATC module connector and DLC.
Fig 1: Identifying EATC Module 13-Pin Connector C280 Terminals
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