Section 49 (Climate Control System - General Information)
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- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Climate Control System
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Inspection and Verification
- Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Module Diagnostic Trouble Codes-DTCs
- Front Panel DATC Module Self-Test (On-demand Diagnostic Trouble Codes-DTCs)
- Front Panel DATC Module Display-Retrieve Continuous Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Dual Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Test A: No Communication With The Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Module
- Pinpoint Test B: The DATC System Is Inoperative, Intermittent Or Incorrect Operation
- Pinpoint Test C: Incorrect/Erratic Direction Of Airflow From Outlets
- Pinpoint Test D: DTC B1251: DTC B1253 In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Not Operating Correctly
- Pinpoint Test E: Evaporator Or Heater Core Discharge Air Temperature Sensors Not Operating Correctly
- Pinpoint Test F: DTC B1255 Or B1257 - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Open Or Short To Ground
- Pinpoint Test G: DTC B1259 Or B1261 - Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Open Or Short To Ground
- Pinpoint Test H: Insufficient, Erratic, Or No Heat
- Pinpoint Test I: Insufficient Heat During Engine Idle-3.9L Engine
- Pinpoint Test J: Full Heat Only In All Modes
- Pinpoint Test K: The Dual Temperature Control Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test L: The Air Conditioning (A/C) Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test M: The Air Conditioning (A/C) Is Always On
- Pinpoint Test N: The Blower Motor Is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test O: The Blower Motor Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test P: The Temperature Set Point Does Not Repeat After Turning The Ignition Switch Off
- Pinpoint Test Q: The Exterior Temperature Display Does Not Function
- Component Tests
- Climate Control System
- General Procedures
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Check - Retail Procedure
- Spring Lock Coupling
- Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
- Heater Hose Coupling
- Refrigerant System Tests
- A/C Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
- Manifold Gauge Set Connection
- Electronic Leak Detection
- Fluorescent Dye Leak Detection
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing
- Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Component Replacement
- Refrigerant Oil Adding
- Inspection and Assembly Requirements - Following An A/C Compressor Failure
- Refrigerant Identification Testing
- Contaminated Refrigerant Handling