1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM Service Manual

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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual the passenger compartment. It is normal to see con-
densate drainage below the vehicle. If the tube is
damaged, it should be replaced.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Locate rubber Dr

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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) INDEX
page page
Ambient Temperature Sensor ............... 67
ATC Computer/Control Panel ................ 66
Blend-Air Door Actuator .................... 69

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) INDEX
page page
Ambient Temperature Sensor ............... 67
ATC Computer/Control Panel ................ 66
Blend-Air Door Actuator .................... 69
Computer Aided Diagnostic Tests ............ 72
Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions .......... 73
Diagnostic Trouble Code Service Procedures . . . 74
Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes ............ 83
Fresh/Recirc Door Actuator ................. 68 General InformationÐComponent Operation
.... 66
In-Car Temperature Sensor/Aspirator Assembly . . 70
Manual A/C Mode ........................ 66
Mode Door Actuator ...................... 69
NonÐComputer Aided Diagnostic Tests ....... 72
Power Module ........................... 67
Sun Sensor ............................. 71
Water Temperature Sensor ................. 71
GENERAL INFORMATIONÐCOMPONENT
OPERATION
The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system
lets the operator change the passenger compartment
environment. A computer, built into the control
panel (Fig. 1), regulates the desired temperature, air
flow direction and blower speed. The operator may
select an AUTO or MANUAL by using the mode but-
ton. Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper opera-
tion.
The system goes into a maximum cool recirculated
air lock-in mode:
² After selecting a comfort temperature setting of
18ÉC or 65ÉF.
² With the A/C compressor turned ``ON''. The snow-
flake will only illuminate when the system is in the
manual mode.
² With the system not in the defrost mode.
² When the temperature button is held in for ten
seconds. This will not regulate the temperature until the
system is turned off or the comfort setting is raised
(Fig. 2). Vacuum is not used to control any of the ATC sys-
tem or components. It is a totally electronic unit. The A/C compressor can not be turned off in the
AUTO mode.
MANUAL A/C MODE
The manual mode can be activated by pressing the
mode button. The compressor can only be turned
OFF when the climate control system is in the man-
ual mode. The snowflake will be illuminated when
the compressor is ON. The display panel will show LO, 1-10, and HI sym-
bols when in the manual mode.
ATC COMPUTER/CONTROL PANEL
The ATC computer controller (Fig. 3) manages all
of the systems electronic functions. It provides logic
and/or power to operate the power module, blend-air
door actuator, the mode door and fresh/recirc actua-
tors. It remembers the operators control panel se-
lected settings when the vehicle is not running. Then
it measures return inputs from the sun sensor and
various temperature sensors. After measuring all in-
put information, the computer will ground the output
circuits. This provides logic signals for automatic sys-
Fig. 1 Automatic Temperature Control Computer Panel
Fig. 2 Automatic Temperature Control Panel Display Symbols
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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual tem control. The computer control panel is not ser-
viceable except for the illumination bulbs. For bulb replacement, refer to A/C-Heater Control
Lamp Replacement in Group 8E Instrument Panel. The A

tem control. The computer control panel is not ser-
viceable except for the illumination bulbs. For bulb replacement, refer to A/C-Heater Control
Lamp Replacement in Group 8E Instrument Panel. The ATC Computer/Control Panel is located in the
center of the instrument panel above the radio.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Refer to A/C-Heater control replacement in the
Switch and Panel Component section of Group 8E,
Instrument Panel and Gauges.
POWER MODULE
The power module (PM) (Fig. 4) receives pulse
width modulated logic signals from the computer
control. The PM then supplies varied voltage to the
blower motor ground circuit for different blower
speeds based on the logic signal. The power module
is not serviceable and must be replaced if found to be
defective.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove glove box/ash tray assembly. Refer to
Switch and Panel Component Service section of
Group 8E. (3) Remove the four PM attaching screws (Fig. 5).
(4) Disconnect electrical connector.
(4) Gently extract PM (to prevent damage to A/C
evaporator) from A/C-heater housing and remove
from under instrument panel. To install, reverse the preceding operation. Perform
systems check.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The ambient air temperature sensor is located in
the A/C housing above the glove box. This is also a
thermistor and will pick up on the environmental
ambient temperature. The computer control uses the
information provided by the ambient sensor to:
² Regulate the low blower speed
² Temperature offsets
² Mode control
The ambient sensor is not serviceable and must be
replaced if found to be defective. The ambient temperature sensor is plugged into a
two wire receptacle in the A/C-heater housing behind
and above the glove box.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(1) Remove glove box/ash tray assembly.
(2) Locate and remove two attaching screws on
sensor receptacle (Fig. 6). (3) Carefully pull receptacle and sensor from hous-
ing.
CAUTION: It is possible for the sensor to hang up
on the edge of the hole in the A/C-heater housing
assembly during removal. This may cause the sen-
sor to disengage from the receptacle and fall into
the housing.
Fig. 3 ATC Computer ControllerÐAspirator Air Intake
Fig. 4 Power ModuleÐAmbient TemperatureSensorÐFresh/Recirc Door Actuator
Fig. 5 Power Module Removal and Installation
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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual (4) Unplug sensor from receptacle.
To install, reverse the preceding operation and
retest system.
FRESH/RECIRC DOOR ACTUATOR
The fresh/recirc door actuator is an electric servo
motor. It (with the us

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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual To install, reverse the preceding operation.
BLEND-AIR DOOR ACTUATOR
The blend-air door actuator (Fig. 10) is an electric
servo motor which mechanically positions the A/C
unit temperature door. Actua

To install, reverse the preceding operation.
BLEND-AIR DOOR ACTUATOR
The blend-air door actuator (Fig. 10) is an electric
servo motor which mechanically positions the A/C
unit temperature door. Actuation of the servo motor
will occur when drive signals are supplied to the ac-
tuator from the computer control. A feedback strip in
the actuator allows the computer control to know the
exact position of the temperature door at all times.
The blend-air door actuator is not serviceable and
must be replaced if found to be defective.
CAUTION: Do not remove any of the motor actua-
tors from the heater-A/C unit assembly with any
electrical power applied. Removal should only be
done with the Ignition OFF. The actuators have no
mechanical stops to limit their travel. If the actuator
rotates and is not connected to the unit assembly,
it will become un-calibrated.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
The blend-air door actuator is located on the A/C-
heater housing above the floor hump. (1) Remove under panel silencers.
(2) Remove the carpeted cover over the air bag
control module. (3) Remove floor air distribution duct.
(4) Locate and remove three actuator attaching
screws. (5) Lower the blend-air door actuator from A/C-
heater housing while removing actuator from blend-
air door shaft (Fig. 11). (6) Disengage wire connector lock and unplug con-
nector. To install, reverse the preceding operation.
CAUTION: Align the blend-air door shaft to the slot
in the actuator. Be sure the shaft on blend-air door
actuator is properly engaged (when installing) to
prevent damage.
Perform system check.
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
The mode door actuator is an electric servo motor.
It (with the use of linkages) mechanically positions
the A/C unit panel/bi-level door and the floor/defrost
door. Actuation of the servo motor will occur when
drive signals are supplied to the actuator from the
computer control. This actuator also contains a feed-
back strip which allows the computer control to know
the exact position of the mode door at all times. The
mode door actuator is not serviceable and must be re-
placed if found to be defective. The Mode Door Actuator is located on the side of
the A/C-heater case near the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION: Do not remove any of the motor actua-
tors from the heater-A/C unit assembly with any
electrical power applied. Removal should only be
done with the Ignition OFF. The actuators have no
mechanical stops to limit their travel. If the actuator
rotates and is not connected to the unit assembly,
it will become un-calibrated.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(1) Remove under panel silencer.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from actuator.
(3) Pinch and remove the lower plastic clip from
the actuator arm (Fig. 12).
Fig. 10 Blend-Air Door ActuatorÐMode Door ActuatorÐView from bottom of A/C Housing
Figs. 11 Blend-Air Door Actuator Removal andInstallationÐView from bottom of A/C Housing
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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual (4) Remove the three actuator bracket mounting
screws (Fig. 13).
(5) Rotate actuator to gain access to upper plastic
clip. Pinch and remove the upper plastic clip from
the actuator arm. (6) Remove

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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual (3) Remove the two aspirator mounting screws.
(4) Disconnect the aspirator intake hose from the
instrument panel. (5) Remove sensor/aspirator and its wiring har-
ness from vehicle. To install, rever

(3) Remove the two aspirator mounting screws.
(4) Disconnect the aspirator intake hose from the
instrument panel. (5) Remove sensor/aspirator and it's wiring har-
ness from vehicle. To install, reverse the preceding operation.
WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The water temperature sensor is located on the
heater core mounting plate (Fig. 17). This is a ther-
mistor which will pick up on the engines coolant
temperature. The computer control uses this informa-
tion to control the cold engine lockout time. The wa-
ter temperature sensor is not serviceable and must
be replaced if found to be defective. The Water Temperature Sensor is located on the
heater hose mounting plate between the heater hose
nipples.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(1) The A/C-heater housing assembly must be re-
moved for Water Temperature Sensor replacement.
Refer to Heater-A/C Unit Housing Removal and In-
stallationÐAC/AY Body for procedures. (2) Remove sensor mounting screw (Fig. 18).
(3) Disconnect the sensor pigtail wiring harness
from the main wiring harness and remove sensor
from vehicle. To install, reverse the preceding operation. When
tightening the sensor mounting screw, allow the sen-
sor to rotate and contact the upper heater hose nip-
ple. This will aid in sensor efficiency.
SUN SENSOR
The sun sensor (Fig. 19) is mounted on the driver
side of the vehicle on top of the instrument panel.
This is not a thermistor type sensor but rather a
photo diode. For this reason the sun sensor responds
to sun light intensity rather than temperature. It is
used to aid in determining proper mode door position.
The sun sensor is not serviceable and must be re-
placed if found to be defective.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully pry up the sensor from the instru-
ment panel with a screwdriver (Fig. 20). Place a rag
under the screwdriver to prevent scratching of the
instrument panel. (2) Disconnect the sensor at the wiring harness.
To install, reverse the preceding operation. Snap
the sensor securely to the instrument panel.
Fig. 16 In-Car Temperature Sensor/Aspirator Assembly Removal and Installation
Fig. 17 Water Temperature Sensor
Fig. 18 Water Temperature Sensor Removal and Installation
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CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Service Manual 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

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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