Symptom Troubleshooting Index

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom	Diagnostic procedure	Also check for
The blower and heater controls and the A/C system do not work	Probable cause: The climate control unit has malfunctioned, or has lost power or ground. Do the climate control power and ground circuit troubleshooting (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) Blown fuse No. C26 (7.5 A) in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box Poor ground at G403 (see CENTER LOWER CONSOLE SUBHARNESS (AC) ) Poor or loose connections at the terminals
The A/C compressor clutch and the A/C condenser/radiator fans are inoperative, but the blower and heater controls work	Probable cause: A/C pressure sensor circuit malfunction. NOTE: When the A/C pressure sensor malfunctions, it may or may not set a DTC	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) Powertrain DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Poor or loose connections at the terminals A/C signal circuit problem in the PCM (see A/C SIGNAL CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ) Check sensor input display mode (see RUN THE SENSOR INPUT DISPLAY MODE ): Sensor #4 Evaporator Sensor #8 A/C Pressure
The A/C compressor clutch does not engage, but the A/C condenser/radiator fans operate, and the blower and heater controls work	Probable cause: No power to the A/C compressor clutch Do the A/C compressor clutch circuit troubleshooting (see A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ) Low speed idle High engine coolant temperature (ECT) Do the evaporator temperature sensor test (see EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST )	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) Powertrain DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Blown fuse No. B17 (7.5 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box A/C system pressure is normal (see HUMIDITY/IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ) Poor or loose connections at the terminals
The A/C condenser fan and/or the radiator fan do not run with the A/C on	Probable cause: A/C condenser/radiator fan low speed circuit malfunction. Do the radiator and A/C condenser fan low speed circuit troubleshooting (see RADIATOR AND A/C CONDENSER FAN LOW SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) Powertrain DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Blown fuse No. B30 (30 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box Poor ground at G201 (see ENGINE MOUNT CONTROL SOLENOID SUBHARNESS (AA) ) Poor or loose connections at the terminals
The A/C condenser/radiator fans do not run at high speed, but do run at low speed	Probable cause: Malfunction in the fan high speed circuit(s). Do the following troubleshooting as needed: A/C condenser fan high speed circuit troubleshooting (see A/C CONDENSER FAN HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ) Radiator fan high speed circuit troubleshooting (see RADIATOR FAN HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) Powertrain DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Blown fuse No. B30 (30 A) and No. B29 (30 A) Poor ground at G203 (see ENGINE MOUNT CONTROL SOLENOID SUBHARNESS (AA) ) Poor or loose connections at the terminals
Blower fan runs slower than expected in cold weather (when in AUTO mode) NOTE: It is normal for the blower fan to run slowly until the coolant temperature rises when in AUTO mode	Probable cause: Engine coolant temperature (ECT) circuit malfunction.	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) Powertrain DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ) Manual blower motor operation Engine thermostat
The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off	Probable cause: A/C system is very low on refrigerant, indicating a possible leak. Do the refrigerant leak check (see REFRIGERANT LEAK CHECK ) and repair any leaks. Evaporator temperature sensor malfunction. Do the evaporator temperature sensor test (see EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST )	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) If there is no leak and the refrigerant level is normal, do the A/C compressor clutch circuit troubleshooting (see A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ), and look for an intermittent problem Low idle ECT
The A/C compressor clutch does not disengage when the A/C switch is off	Probable cause: The A/C compressor clutch circuit is on (energized) continuously, shorted to ground, stuck A/C compressor clutch relay, or the A/C compressor clutch is mechanically jammed Do the A/C compressor clutch circuit troubleshooting (see A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ), and repair any circuit problems If the A/C compressor clutch circuit is OK, then do the A/C compressor clutch check (see EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST ), and repair any problems with the A/C compressor clutch	The A/C compressor relief valve. If it has vented refrigerant to the atmosphere, correct the problem with the A/C compressor clutch or clutch circuit, then replace the relief valve (see A/C COMPRESSOR RELIEF VALVE REPLACEMENT ).
The A/C compressor relief valve has vented refrigerant NOTE: This indicates the A/C system pressure was very high	Probable cause: A high-side restriction, the A/C condenser/radiator fans are inoperative, or the A/C compressor clutch is not disengaging If the fans and A/C compressor clutch operate normally, recover refrigerant (see HVAC CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and check for restrictions If the A/C compressor clutch will not disengage, troubleshoot the A/C compressor clutch circuit (see A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ), and check for mechanical problems (see EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST ) If the fans are inoperative, troubleshoot the fan circuits (see RADIATOR AND A/C CONDENSER FAN LOW SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )	Powertrain DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
HDS does not communicate with the climate control unit or the vehicle	Troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
Insufficient heating	Check the coolant level (see COOLANT CHECK ) Check the radiator cap (see RADIATOR CAP TEST ) Check the coolant temperature during normal operation Check the heater core inlet hose temperature: If it is COLD, check for restrictions in the hose, a damaged or leaking thermostat, or a damaged or leaking water pump If it is HOT, check for restrictions in the heater core. Back flush or replace the heater core. Check the operation of the air mix doors: Driver's (see FRONT AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR TEST ) Passenger's (see PASSENGER'S AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR TEST ) Check the blower motor unit for obstructions Check for air leaks around the ducts and vents	Climate control DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS ) Damaged cylinder head gasket