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Diagnosis - Function Test

Preparation for Test

1. Check condition of fuses.

2. Check in-car temperature sensor aspirator blower by placing a small piece of paper (arrow) approximately ½" square over in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) vent grille with ignition ON . If there is sufficient ventilation the paper will remain on the vent grille, if not check aspirator blower for voltage supply and function.
The after-run time for the blower motor is greater than six seconds.

3. Run engine at idle and operating temperature (approx. 80 oC engine coolant temperature) during entire test (ensure that the shift lever is in "P" and that the parking brake is engaged).

4. Outside air temperature is > 15 °C.

5. EC button is not illuminated.

4. Manually open the center and side air outlets.

5. Ensure that the button is not depressed.
 
   

Test step/Test sequence Test condition Nominal value Possible cause/Remedy 1)
1.0 Defrost Press

Temperature selection at random setting
Blower runs with increased speed.
Air venting from defroster outlets.
A/C compressor engaged.
Maximum heat output, 100% fresh air
23 8.0 , 10.0 , 18.0 , 19.0 , 20.0 , 21.0 , 22.0
2.0 Ventilation in cooling mode Press
Temperature selection " "
Blower runs with increased speed.
Air venting from center and side outlets.
A/C compressor engaged, no heat output.
23 8.0 , 14.0 , 19.0 , 20.0 , 21.0 , 22.0
32 3.0
3.0 Normal setting in regulating mode Press
Temperature selection set at present in-car temperature.
Blower speed decreases.
Air venting from defroster outlets, leak air from footwell outlets. A/C compressor engaged. Tempered air venting. Duovalve cycles and auxiliary coolant pump runs.
23 18.0 , 19.0 , 20.0 , 21.0 , 22.0 ,
32 1.0 , 4.0
4.0 Economy not in heating mode Temperature selection " "
Press
Press
Air venting from dash outlets (ambient temperature)
A/C compressor OFF.
23 19.0 , 20.0 , 21.0
32 5.0
5.0 Economy in heating mode Temperature selection
Press
Air venting from footwell and side outlets left/right. Leak air from defroster outlets.
Maximum heat output.
23 17.0 , 18.0 , 19.0 , 20.0 , 21.0 , 22.0
32 1.0
6.0 Residual engine heat utilization Ignition: OFF
Press
Selected temperature > ° F ( ° C)
Heated air from footwell and side outlets, leak air from defroster outlets. Blower runs at low speed.
23 17.0 , 18.0 , 21.0 , 22.0
32 1.0
1) Observe Preparation for Test, see 22 .