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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics

DEFINITION: The blower motor is inoperative in all speed positions.

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Did you review the HVAC operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Place the mode switch in the vent position.
  3. Place the blower motor switch in each speed position.

Does the blower motor operate in any of the speed positions?

Go to Blower Motor Malfunction

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the blower motor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the blower motor supply voltage circuit and a good ground.
  5. Place the blower motor switch in the minimum speed position.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Connect a test lamp between the blower motor supply voltage circuit and the blower motor ground circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

5

Test the blower motor supply voltage circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 6

6

Test the battery positive voltage circuit of blower motor 1 relay for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 7

7

Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the blower motor relays for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

8

Test the ground circuit of the HVAC control module for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the blower motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

Repair the blower motor ground circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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12

Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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13

Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2