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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
The rear mode control doors do not change between ceiling vents (cool) and floor vents (hot) Rear mode control motor circuit troubleshooting (see REAR MODE CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  )
The blower and, heater controls, and A/C do not work Climate control power and ground circuit troubleshooting (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  )
Both fans do not run at low speed with the A/C on (but the A/C compressor runs with the A/C on) 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 fan does not run at high speed (but both fans run at low speed and the A/C compressor operates with the A/C on) A/C condenser fan high speed circuit troubleshooting (see A/C CONDENSER FAN HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  )
Both fans do not run at high speed with the A/C on (but both fans run at low speed and the A/C compressor operates with the A/C on) ECT troubleshooting: ECT sensor 2 circuit low voltage (see DTC P2184: ECT SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE ), ECT sensor 2 circuit high voltage (see DTC P2185: ECT SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE )
The A/C compressor clutch does not engage (but both fans run with the A/C on) A/C compressor clutch circuit troubleshooting (see A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  )
  • HVAC DTCs (see HOW TO CHECK FOR DTCS WITH THE HDS  )
  • Blown fuse No. 17 (7.5 A) in the relay block, and No. 30 (10 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box
  • Blower motor operation
  • Cleanliness and tightness of all terminals
The blower fan(s) runs slower than expected in cold weather ECT troubleshooting: ECT sensor 2 circuit low voltage (see DTC P2184: ECT SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE ), ECT sensor 2 circuit high voltage (see DTC P2185: ECT SENSOR 2 CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE )
NOTE: It is normal for the blower(s) to run slowly until the engine coolant temperature begins to rise. If the blower continues to run slowly for an abnormal length of time, continue to troubleshoot the problem.
Voice commands do not work Communication problem between the climate control unit and the navigation system
Do the navigation communication line circuit troubleshooting (see NAVIGATION COMMUNICATION LINE CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING  )
HDS does not communicate with the climate control unit or the vehicle Insufficient heating Troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING )
  1. Check the coolant level (see COOLANT CHECK )
  2. Check the radiator cap (see RADIATOR CAP TEST )
  3. Check the operation of the air mix control motor and door (see DRIVER'S AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR TEST  )
  4. Check the coolant temperature
  5. Check the blower motor unit for obstructions
  6. Check for air leaks around the ducts and vents
  7. Check the inlet hose temperature
    • If it is COLD, check for restrictions in the hose, a damaged or leaking thermostat, and a damaged or leaking water pump.
    • If it is HOT, check for restrictions in the heater core. Back flush the heater core using standard commercially available equipment, or replace the heater core.
 Damaged cylinder head gasket
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