Step  | Action  | Yes  | No  | ||||||
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1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?  | Go to Step 2  | |||||||
2  | Inspect the coolant level. Is the coolant level correct?  | Go to Step 4  | Go to Step 3  | ||||||
3  | Add coolant as needed. Did you correct the condition?  | System OK  | --  | ||||||
4  | Observe the blower motor operation. Is the blower motor functioning at all?  | Go to Step 5  | Go to Blower Motor Inoperative  | ||||||
5  | Use the blower push switch to cycle the blower through its different speeds. Does the motor function at different speeds?  | Go to Step 6  | Go to Blower Motor Inoperative  | ||||||
6  | 
 Does the air flow from the different outlets as it should?  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 7  | ||||||
7  | 
 Is the heater operating?  | System OK  | Go to Step 8  | ||||||
8  | Observe the air mix door (AMD) motor while changing the temperature setting from 18-32°C (64-90°F) and then from 32-18°C (90-64°F). Is the AMD motor adjusting to temperature properly?  | Go to Step 9  | Go to DTC 4  | ||||||
9  | Inspect the coolant hoses for leaks or kinks. Are the coolant hoses in good condition?  | Go to Step 11  | Go to Step 10  | ||||||
10  | Repair any problem with the coolant hoses. Is the heater operating?  | System OK  | Go to Step 11  | ||||||
11  | Inspect the surge tank cap. Is the surge tank cap in good condition?  | Go to Step 13  | Go to Step 12  | ||||||
12  | Repair or replace the surge tank cap as needed. Is the heater operating?  | System OK  | Go to Step 13  | ||||||
13  | 
 Does the coolant flow?  | Go to Step 15  | Go to Step 14  | ||||||
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 Is the repair complete?  | System OK  | --  | ||||||
15  | Inspect the temperature of the heater inlet and outlet hoses by feel. Is the heater inlet hose hot and the outlet hose warm?  | Go to Step 17  | Go to Step 16  | ||||||
16  | Back flush or replace the heater core. Is the repair complete?  | System OK  | --  | ||||||
17  | Inspect the vehicle for cold air leaks at the following locations: 
 
 
 Are any leaks found?  | Go to Step 19  | Go to Step 18  | ||||||
18  | Repair any cold air leaks. Is the repair complete?  | System OK  | --  | ||||||
19  | Inspect the coolant temperature sensor. Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring or the controller?  | Go to Step 20  | Go to Step 21  | ||||||
20  | Repair or replace the sensor, the wiring, or the controller as required. Is the repair complete?  | System OK  | --  | ||||||
21  | Inspect the in-car sensor. Refer to DTC 1 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller?  | Go to Step 20  | Go to Step 22  | ||||||
22  | Inspect the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to DTC 2 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller?  | Go to Step 20  | Go to Step 23  | ||||||
23  | Inspect the sun sensor. Refer to DTC 5 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller?  | Go to Step 20  | Go to Step 24  | ||||||
24  | Replace the automatic temperature controller (ATC). Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement . Is the repair complete?  | System OK  | --  |