1993 CHEVROLET DYNASTY engine

NONÐCOMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Determine whether the operator complaint is due
to a system failure or improper operation of the ATC
system. The system will to go into a maximum heat
or cooling mode if the operator changes the tempera-
ture setting four or more degrees. Check the following:
² Coolant level
² Refrigerant charge
² Drive belt tension
² Radiator air flow
² Radiator fan operation
² Air suction of In-car Temperature Sensor/Aspirator
To check air suction of the Aspirator, place a small
piece of tissue paper over the Aspirator opening on
the instrument panel. This opening is located to the
right of the steering column. The tissue paper should
cling to the opening if system is functioning properly. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature
and proceed with Computer Aided Diagnostic Proce-
dures. Always test the entire system after each re-
pair has been performed.
COMPUTER AIDED DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
The ATC control has a computer capable of trou-
bleshooting the entire ATC system in approximately
60 seconds. The engine must be running and at nor-
mal operating temperature during the test to provide
hot coolant for the heater. During the ATC Diagnostic Test, the computer will
calibrate the Mode and Blend Door actuators.
CAUTION: Do not remove the actuators from the
heater-A/C unit assembly with power applied. Re-
moval should only be done with the Ignition OFF.
The actuators have no mechanical stops to limit the
travel. If the actuator rotates and is not connected
to the unit assembly, it will become un-calibrated.
The Diagnostic Test is capable of checking all elec-
trical signals between the ATC Control Module, ac-
tuators, sensors and blower control. The Diagnostic Test will display two types of Diag-
nostic trouble Codes (Fig. 21). The Diagnostic Trou-
ble Codes numbered 01 through 22, have been
detected during the Diagnostic Test. Diagnostic Trou-
ble Codes numbered 23 through 28, have been de-
tected during normal ATC operation. Diagnostic
Trouble Codes 23 through 28 would then be stored in
the ATC control computer and are only being re-
trieved during the Diagnostic Test.
For electrical pin numbers, refer to the wiring Pin
out charts on the following pages in this section. (1) Start vehicle and allow engine to warm up.
(2) For two seconds, depress the DEFROST,
FLOOR and MODE buttons at the same time. The
ATC control should begin to flash on and off. (3) During the Diagnostic Test perform the follow-
ing symptom tests: (a) Do all display symbols and indicators illumi-
nate ?
Fig. 19 Sun Sensor
Fig. 20 Sun Sensor Removal
Fig. 21 Automatic Temperature Control Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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(b) Does the blower motor operate at its highest
speed ? (c) Feel the outlet temperature. Does it get hot
and then cycle cold ? (d) Does the air flow switch from DEFROST out-
lets and then cycle to PANEL outlets?
If you can answer NO to any of these questions,
proceed to step 4, otherwise proceed to step 5. (4) If you answered NO to:
SYMPTOM A
The display symbols and indicators do not illumi-
nate. Diagnostic Trouble Codes are not displayed.
TEST
After self-diagnostic test is complete, select a mode
that will display the malfunction.
ACTION
If the ATC system operates properly, and the dis-
play does not, replace ATC control panel computer.
SYMPTOM B
The blower motor does not operate.
CAUTION: Stay clear of blower motor and power
module (PM) heat sink. Do not run system for more
than 10 minutes with PM removed from A/C unit.
TEST Check all power module and blower motor connec-
tions. Use a voltmeter to test for 12 volts (ignition)
at both ends of the fuse with ignition ON. If fuse is
good, test the green wire at the blower motor connec-
tor for 12 volts (ignition) to body ground. Turn ignition to the ON position.
With the blower motor still connected, check for 12
volts to body ground on the black/tan wire of the
blower motor two way connector. Check for 12 volts at the Power Module pin #4
(BK/TN). Check for continuity from the Power Module pin
#3 (BK) to chassis ground. Replace the Power Module.
ACTION If 12 volts is not detected, repair feed circuit. Refer
to the Front Wheel Drive Car-Wiring Diagrams Ser-
vice Manual. If 12 volts is not detected, repair wires of the
blower motor or replace the blower motor. If 12 volts is not present, repair wire from the
blower motor connector to the Power Module. If circuit is open, repair ground circuit of the Power
Module. Replace the Power Module (power transistor open).
SYMPTOM C
The outlet air temperature does not become hot
and then cycle to cold during self-test operation. Di-
agnostic Trouble Codes are not displayed.
TEST/ACTION
Make sure the blend-air door is properly attached
to the actuator. If cold air is not discharged from the outlets, check
the base A/C refrigerant system. Make sure heating operation works correctly, (wa-
ter level, thermostat, heater hoses, heater core, etc.).
SYMPTOM D
Air does not flow from DEFROST outlets and then
cycle to PANEL outlets during self-test operation.
TEST/ACTION Check linkages from the mode door actuator for
binding. Check for proper door travel in the unit.
(5) The computer will do one of two things:
² Will return to the control settings that were se-
lected before the Diagnostic Test was started. This
means the test is over. If Diagnostic Trouble Codes
did not occur, and answers to questions (a), (b), (c),
and (d) were YES, the entire system is operating cor-
rectly.
² The blower motor will stop and the computer will
flash a Diagnostic Trouble Code number from 01
through 28. Record the number and then depress the
PANEL button to advance to the next test. If the
ATC control flashes one or more codes 23 to 28, the
digits on the display will flash alternating Zeros. If
you do nothing, these codes will remain stored within
the ATC control computer. After all repairs have
been made erase fault codes. Refer to Erasing Diag-
nostic Trouble Codes 23 through 28 from ATC Con-
trol in this section. Repair all Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the order
that they have been indicated, and then retest the
system. If any blend door test fails, all remaining
blend door tests will be skipped. IF any mode door
tests fail, all remaining mode door tests will be
skipped. Diagnostic Test can be stopped at any time by de-
pressing any button other than PANEL.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS
Non-computer aided diagnostics should be per-
formed first. Hood of vehicle should be closed during
the diagnostic test to keep engine heat from effecting
the ambient temperature sensor. Also refer to the wiring Pin out charts.
² DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1
Involves the wiring or the ATC control head.
² DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 2, 13, 14, 15,
20, and 23
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(1) Disconnect terminal #4 on the ATC control 21-
way connector and retest the system. Removing this
terminal may generate additional Diagnostic Trouble
Codes. Disregard these at this time. (2) If Diagnostic Trouble Code 4 reappears, replace
control. (3) If code 4 does not reappear, the problem is a
shorted actuator motor or a short to ground in circuit
#34 (pin #4). (4) Remove 21-way connector and check for conti-
nuity from pin #4 to chassis ground. There should
not be any continuity. If continuity is there, repair
wiring and retest. (5) Check resistance across pins #4 and #5, #4
and #6, and #4 and #15 of the 21-way connector for
a shorted actuator motor. Resistance should be be-
tween 20 and 50 ohms. If not correct, replace actua-
tor involved.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5ÐFRESH/ RECIRC ACTUATOR DRIVE SIGNAL NOT HIGH
If both Diagnostic Trouble Codes 4 and 5 oc-
cur simultaneously, do both procedures. There
is typically only 1 failure. (1) Disconnect terminal #15 on the ATC control
21-way connector and retest the system. Removing
this terminal may generate additional Diagnostic
Trouble Codes. Disregard these at this time. (2) If Diagnostic Trouble Code 5 reappears, replace
control. (3) If code 5 does not reappear, the problem is a
shorted fresh/recirc door actuator motor. It could also
be a short to ground in circuit #32 (pin #15). (4) Remove 21-way connector and check for conti-
nuity from pin #15 to chassis ground. There should
not be any continuity. If continuity is there, repair
wiring and retest. (5) Check resistance across pins #15 and #4 of the
21-way connector for a shorted actuator motor. Resis-
tance should be between 20 and 50 ohms. If not cor-
rect, replace actuator.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6ÐCOMPRESSOR DRIVE SIGNAL NOT HIGH
(1) Disconnect the low pressure cut out switch and
retest diagnostics. (2) If code 6 does not reappear, then the problem is
in the A/C signal circuit C02. Check for wiring prob-
lem between the low pressure cut out switch and the
engine controller, or a bad engine controller. (3) If code 6 does reappear, remove the 21-way con-
nector from the control and check for a short between
pin #13 and chassis ground. This test will check the
wire from the control to the low pressure cut out
switch for a short to ground.
Fig. 5 Pin outs for 6-Way Connector In-Car Sensor and Sun Sensor
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