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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
The recirculation control doors do not change between Fresh and Recirculate Probable cause: Recirculation control motor circuit malfunction
Do the recirculation control motor circuit troubleshooting (see RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  )
  • Blown fuse No. 10 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Poor or loose connections at the terminals
The blower and heater controls and the A/C system do not work Probable cause: The climate control unit malfunction
Do the climate control power and ground circuit troubleshooting (see CLIMATE CONTROL POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  )
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
Troubleshoot the A/C pressure sensor circuit:
NOTE: The A/C pressure sensor can malfunction without setting a DTC.
  • Climate control DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
  • Blown fuse No. 30 (30 A), No. 43 (7.5 A) and No. 47 (30 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Poor or loose connections at the terminals
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:
  • Climate control DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
  • Blown fuse No. 43 (7.5 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • A/C system pressure is normal
  • 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 )
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:
Voice commands do not work Probable cause: Communication problem between the climate control unit and the audio-navigation unit
Do the navigation communication line circuit troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION COMMUNICATION LINE CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
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
Troubleshoot the ECT sensor circuit:
The A/C compressor clutch cycles rapidly on and off Probable cause: A/C system is very low on refrigerant, indicating a possible leak
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
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
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
  1. Check the coolant level (see COOLANT CHECK )
  2. Check the radiator cap (see RADIATOR CAP TEST )
  3. Check the coolant temperature during normal operation
  4. 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
  5. Do the air mix control motor test (see AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR TEST )
  6. Check the blower motor unit for obstructions
  7. Check for air leaks around the ducts and vents