Checking components and wiring
Check the power unit connector and climate control module connector A (30-pin). Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Check the cable between climate control module #A27 and power unit terminal #4. Check for an open-circuit.
Check the cable between climate control module #A27 and power unit terminal #2 and blower fan relay terminal #4. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Check the ground lead between power unit terminal #2 and its ground terminal. Check for an open-circuit.
Try a new power unit if the wiring is OK.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- To access or replace the power unit, see «Power unit blower fan»(ref-441328-S22489487822011121500000)
- To access or replace the blower fan motor, see «Fan motor»(ref-441328-S22481181352011121500000)
- To access and replace the blower fan relay, see «Replacing the blower fan relay»(ref-441328-S12623806572011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box to the climate control module, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- For other information, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
Was a fault detected?
- YES Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S09257721882011121500000)
- NO Refer to «Intermittent fault»(ref-441373-S17049991482011121500000)
Checking the connectors, components and wiring
- Check the climate control module connector A (30-pin) and the blower fan relay connector. Check for contact resistance and oxidation
- Check the signal cable between climate control module terminal #A24 and blower fan relay terminal #3. Check for a short-circuit to ground. Check for an open-circuit
- Try a new blower fan relay if the wiring and terminals are OK
- Remedy as necessary. Other information: To access and replace the blower fan relay, see «Replacing the blower fan relay»(ref-441328-S12623806572011121500000) To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000) For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000) For the resistance values, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000) See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S26992475892011121500000)
- Check the resistance of the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Take readings between sensor terminals #1 and #2
- Check the signal cable between climate control module terminal #B5 and damper motor terminal #2 for a short-circuit to ground
- Remedy as necessary. Other information: For the resistance values, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000) To replace the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, see «Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (A/C)»(ref-441328-S19906565782011121500000) To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000) For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000) See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S22748097412011121500000)
Check the resistance of the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Take readings between temperature sensor terminals #1 and #2.
Check the signal cable between climate control module terminal #B5 and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor terminal #2. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Check the ground lead between control module terminal #B6 and engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor terminal #1. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
HINT: An open-circuit in the ground lead may have been caused by a short-circuit to supply voltage. Always check the signal cable for this fault cause as well.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- To replace the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor, see «Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (A/C)»(ref-441328-S19906565782011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- For the resistance values, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000)
- For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S20245359742011121500000)
Check the resistance of the evaporator temperature sensor. Take the readings between evaporator temperature sensor terminals #3 and #4.
Check the cable between climate control module terminal #B3 and evaporator temperature sensor terminal #4. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- For the resistance values, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000)
- To replace the control module, see «Comfort module»(ref-441328-S27180039832011121500000)
- To replace the evaporator temperature sensor, see «Temperature sensor evaporator»(ref-441328-S03072863592011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S42716097792011121500000)
Check the resistance of the evaporator temperature sensor. Take the readings between evaporator temperature sensor terminals #3 and #4.
Check the signal cable between climate control module terminal #B3 and evaporator temperature sensor terminal #4. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Check the ground lead between control module terminal #B4 and evaporator temperature sensor terminal #3. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
HINT: A short-circuit on the ground lead may have been caused by a short-circuit to supply voltage. Always check the signal cable for this fault cause as well.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- For the resistance values, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000)
- To replace the evaporator temperature sensor, see «Temperature sensor evaporator»(ref-441328-S03072863592011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S06190668922011121500000)
Check the resistance of the outside temperature sensor. Take the readings between the outside temperature sensor terminal #1 and #2.
Check the cable between climate control module terminal #B1 and outside temperature sensor terminal #2. Check for a short-circuit to ground.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- For the resistance values, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000)
- To replace the control module, see «Comfort module»(ref-441328-S27180039832011121500000)
- To replace the outside temperature sensor, see «Outside temperature sensor»(ref-441328-S11943014702011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S37290240372011121500000)
Check the resistance of the outside temperature sensor. Take the readings between the outside temperature sensor terminal #1 and #2.
Check the cable between climate control module terminal #B1 and outside temperature sensor terminal #2. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Check the cable between control module terminal #B2 and outside temperature sensor terminal #1. Check for an open-circuit. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
HINT: A short-circuit on the ground lead may have been caused by a short-circuit to supply voltage. Always check the signal cable for this fault cause as well.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- For the resistance values, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000)
- To replace the outside temperature sensor, see «Outside temperature sensor»(ref-441328-S11943014702011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- For the voltage of the signal cable, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Verification»(ref-441373-S05032535302011121500000)
Applies to left-hand drive cars only
Check the cable between climate control module terminal #A13 and damper motor terminal #2. Check the cable between climate control module terminal #A12 and damper motor terminal #6. Check for an open-circuit.
Applies to right-hand drive cars only
Check the cable between climate control module terminal #A13 and damper motor terminal #6. Check the cable between climate control module terminal #A12 and damper motor terminal #2. Check for an open-circuit.
If the cables are OK, try a new damper motor.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- To remove the climate control module, see «Comfort module»(ref-441328-S27180039832011121500000)
- To access the air distribution damper motor, see «Damper motor for air distribution»(ref-441328-S34255871022011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- For the voltage of the wiring, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Self-adjustment of damper motor end positions»(ref-441373-S15829389242011121500000)
Check the cable between climate control module terminal #A14 and damper motor terminal #2. Check the cable between climate control module terminal #A15 and damper motor terminal #6. Check for an open-circuit.
If the cables are OK, try a new damper motor.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- To access the temperature damper motor, see «Temperature damper motor»(ref-441328-S24521969372011121500000)
- To connect the breakout box, see «Connecting the breakout box, climate control module»(ref-441326-S35353694222011121500000)
- The voltage in the wiring must be less than 1 V or 2-4 V below battery voltage, depending on the direction in which the motor is turning. When the damper motor is not activated the voltage must be 0 V. For other values, see «Climate control signal specifications»(ref-441327-S29322084422011121500000)
- For other information, see «Electrical/electronic system specifications»(ref-441327-S22800567222011121500000)
- See «Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault»(ref-441291-S06723382482011121500000)
- Continue Refer to «Self-adjustment of damper motor end positions»(ref-441373-S36595842992011121500000)