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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE HVAC MODULE FOR DTCs 
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Using a scan tool, perform the HVAC module self-test.

      Is DTC B10B9:12 present? 

      • Yes:  GO to  7.
      • No  : GO to .
  2. CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION USING ACTIVE COMMANDS
    1. Using a scan tool, view HVAC Module PIDs  .
    2. Select panel mode on the HVAC controls.
    3. Select the lowest blower motor setting.
    4. Monitor blower motor speed while using the scan tool to operate the HVAC module active command BLOWRSPD, increasing and decreasing the percentage value.

      Does the blower motor speed change between low and high when the active command is changed? 

  3. CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR RELAY COIL SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Blower Motor Relay.
    3. Disconnect: HVAC Module C228A.
    4. Measure:
      BJB Ground
      G08033223
      G08031601
      Blower Motor Relay Socket Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CH123 (VT/GN)
      G08031553
      - Ground

      Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

      • Yes:  GO to .
      • No  : REPAIR the circuit.
  4. CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Disconnect: Blower Motor.
    2. Ignition ON.
    3. Measure:
      Blower Motor Ground
      G08033645
      G08031601
      C2004 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CH402 (YE/GN)
      G08033411
      - Ground

      Is any voltage present? 

      • Yes:  GO to .
      • No  : GO to  6.
  5. CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE BLOWER MOTOR WITH THE BLOWER MOTOR RELAY DISCONNECTED
    1. Disconnect: Blower Motor.
    2. Ignition ON.
    3. Measure:
      Blower Motor Ground
      G08033645
      G08031601
      C2004 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 CH402 (YE/GN)
      G08033411
      - Ground

      Is any voltage present? 

      • Yes:  REPAIR the circuit.
      • No  : INSTALL a new blower motor relay.
  6. CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROLLER FUNCTIONALITY
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Install a known good blower motor speed controller.
    3. Ignition ON.
    4. Operate the blower motor.

      Does the blower motor function correctly? 

  7. CHECK THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED CONTROL COMMAND CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Blower Motor Speed Control.
    3. Disconnect: HVAC Module C228A.
    4. Ignition ON.
    5. Measure:
      Blower Motor Speed Control Ground
      G08033648
      G08031601
      C271 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      3 VH101 (WH/VT)
      G08033411
      - Ground

      Is any voltage present? 

      • Yes:  REPAIR the circuit.
      • No  : CONNECT blower motor speed control. GO to .
  8. CHECK FOR CORRECT HVAC MODULE OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and inspect all HVAC module connectors.
    3. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    4. Reconnect the HVAC module connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

      Is the concern still present? 

      • Yes:  CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module .
      • No  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.