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Climate Control System Symptom Troubleshooting Index (Climate Control)

Symptom  Diagnostic Procedure  Also Check for 
The blower and the heater controls and the A/C system do not work Probable cause: Climate control unit malfunction

Do the climate control power and ground circuit troubleshooting 

  • Climate control DTCs 
  • Blown fuse No. C24 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Poor ground at G403
  • 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 or evaporator temperature sensor circuit malfunction

Troubleshoot the A/C pressure sensor circuit:

NOTE:  The A/C pressure sensor circuit can malfunction without setting a DTC

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 

The A/C condenser/radiator fans do not run at low speed with the A/C on, but the blower and heater controls work normally Probable cause: A/C condenser/radiator fan low speed circuit malfunction

Do the radiator and A/C condenser fan low speed circuit troubleshooting 

  • Climate control DTCs 
  • PGM-FI DTCs
  • Blown fuse No. B12 (30 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Poor ground at G301
  • 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 with the A/C on Probable cause: Malfunction in the fan(s) high speed circuit

Do the following troubleshooting as needed:

  • Climate control DTCs 
  • PGM-FI DTCs
  • Blown fuses No. B23 (30 A) and No. B31 (7.5 A) in the under-hood fuse/relay box
  • Poor ground at G301
  • Poor or loose connections at the terminals
The 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

Troubleshooting the ECT sensor circuit:

Symptom  Diagnostic Procedure  Also Check for 
The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off Probable cause:
  • A/C system is overcharged (Excessive pressure on high side of system causing pressure sensor to turn A/C compressor off)
  • Radiator and/or A/C condenser fan inoperative
  • Low idle speed
Driver's and passenger's side vent temperatures vary by more than 20 deg.F (11 deg.C)
HDS does not communicate with the climate control unit or the vehicle Troubleshoot the DLC circuit  
Insufficient heating
  • Check the coolant level
  • Check the radiator cap
  • Check the engine coolant temperature (ECT) during normal operation with the HDS
  • 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:
  • Check the blower motor unit for obstructions
  • Check for air leaks around the ducts and vents
Climate control DTCs