TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read Cabin Heater DTCs.
Is DTC B1813 Heater In Lockout Mode present?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Go To 4
3WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch on.
Turn the Blower switch to the high speed position.
Set the Blend Control to the max heat position.
Remove Cabin Heater Fuse #15 from the IPM for a minimum of five seconds, then
reinstall the fuse. The DCHA may attempt to start.
Turn the Blower switch off and turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch
off.
Turn the engine off.
View repairAll
Repair
Go To 4
297
CABIN HEATER
CABIN HEATER PRE-TEST ÐContinued
Symptom:
B1802 POWER SUPPLY OUT OF RANGE: LOW VOLTAGE THRESH-
OLD
When Monitored and Set Condition:
B1802 POWER SUPPLY OUT OF RANGE: LOW VOLTAGE THRESHOLD
When Monitored: With the engine running.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the DCHA's power supply voltage drops below 10.0
volts for longer than 20 seconds.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
FIELD MODE TEST RUN WITH THE ENGINE OFF
VEHICLE'S BATTERY SYSTEM
VEHICLE'S CHARGING SYSTEM NOT OPERATING PROPERLY
DCHA CONTROL UNIT FAULT
FUSED B+ CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
DCHA CONTROL UNIT FAULT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: DO NOT PERFORM THIS TEST UNLESS DIRECTED HERE BY
THE CABIN HEATER PRE-TEST. ALWAYS PERFORM THE CABIN HEATER
PRE-TEST PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY OTHER CABIN HEATER TEST
FOR THE RESULT TO BE VALID.
Was the Field Mode Test run with the engine off?All
Ye s®Rerun the Field Mode Test exactly as it is described in Test 4 of
the Cabin Heater Pre-Test. If DTC B1802 resets, Go To Test #2 of
this symptom. Otherwise, perform other diagnosis and testing as
necessary.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
304
CABIN HEATER
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Turn the ignition off.
Inspect the vehicle's battery terminals, cable terminals, and cables for corrosion and
damage in accordance with the Service Information.
Test the vehicle's battery in accordance with the Service Information.
Is the vehicle's battery system Ok?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Clean/repair the vehicle's battery system in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Check the vehicle's charging system for proper operation in accordance with the
Service Information.
Is the vehicle's charging system operating properly?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the vehicle's charging system in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE DCHA ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PERFORM-
ING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIItin Sensors, record the DCHA Operating Voltage.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C1 harness connector.
Measure the voltage between the Fused B+ circuit and ground.
Is there more than 1.0 volt difference between the Operating Voltage and the Fused
B+ voltage?All
Ye s®Replace the DCHA Heater Module in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 5
305
CABIN HEATER
B1802 POWER SUPPLY OUT OF RANGE: LOW VOLTAGE THRESHOLD Ð
Continued
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
5WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE DCHA ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PERFORM-
ING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Make sure that the Cabin Heater Assist C1 harness connector is connected to the
DCHA.
Connect a suitable voltmeter to the vehicle's battery. Position the voltmeter where it
can be monitored while operating the DRBIIIt.
Turn the ignition on.
Set the Blend Control to the max cool position.
Turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch off.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch on.
Turn the Blower switch to the high speed position.
CAUTION: Do not activate the DCHA Field Mode Test with the engine off.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in internal damage to the
DCHA Heater Module.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the vehicle's battery or the DCHA's main power
supply while the DCHA is in operation or in run-down mode. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in excess emissions from the DCHA
during heater operation.
With the DRBIIItin Cabin Heater, Systems Tests, select Field Mode and press Enter.
Set the Blend Control to the max heat position.
With the DRBIIItin Sensors, monitor the DCHA Operating Voltage and the
voltmeter while the Field Mode Test is running. Upon completion of the Field Mode
Test proceed as follows:
Turn the Blower switch off and turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch
off.
Turn the engine off.
Was there more than 1.5 volts difference between Operating & battery voltage during
the test?All
Ye s®Repair the high resistance in the Fused B+ circuit.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the DCHA Heater Module in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
306
CABIN HEATER
B1802 POWER SUPPLY OUT OF RANGE: LOW VOLTAGE THRESHOLD Ð
Continued
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
5WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch on.
Turn the Blower switch to the high speed position.
Set the Blend Control to the max heat position.
Remove the Cabin Heater fuse from the IPM for a minimum of five seconds, then
reinstall the fuse. The DCHA may attempt to start.
Turn the Blower switch off and turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch
off.
Turn the engine off.
View repairAll
Repair
Go To 6
311
CABIN HEATER
B1811 HEATER OVERHEATED ÐContinued
Symptom:
B1813 HEATER IN LOCKOUT MODE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
B1813 HEATER IN LOCKOUT MODE
When Monitored: During DCHA activation.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if six continuous attempts to start heater operation fail
due to one or more faults in the DCHA system.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
B1813 AND ADDITIONAL DTC(S) PRESENT
B1813 RESET, NO ADDITIONAL DTC(S) PRESENT
B1813 CLEARED, ADDITIONAL DTC(S) PRESENT
STORED DCHA DTC(S) TEST COMPLETE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle.
Turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch on.
Turn the Blower Switch to the high speed position.
Set the Blend Control to the max heat position.
Remove Cabin Heater Fuse #15 from the IPM for a minimum of five seconds, then
reinstall the fuse. The DCHA may attempt to start.
Turn the Blower switch off and turn the A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch
off.
Turn the engine off.
View repairAll
Repair
Go To 2
313
CABIN HEATER
Symptom:
CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY (AC-
TIVE)
When Monitored and Set Condition:
CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY (ACTIVE)
When Monitored: During DCHA activation and operation.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the FCM sees a voltage between 5.0 and 15.0 volts on
the Cabin Heater Assist Control circuit.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DCHA CONTROL UNIT FAULT
CABIN HEATER ASSIST CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT
FCM FAULT
CABIN HEATER ASSIST CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED HIGH
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE DCHA ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PERFORM-
ING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C1 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIItin FCM, read the active DTCs.
Is the Cabin Heater Relay Short To Battery DTC still active?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace the DCHA Heater Module in accordance with the Service
Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
329
CABIN HEATER
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE DCHA ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PERFORM-
ING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C1 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage between the Cabin Heater Assist Control circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the FCM in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE DCHA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA SUCH
AS A GARAGE THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILI-
TIES. ALWAYS VENT THE DCHA's EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE
DCHA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE DCHA ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PERFORM-
ING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the battery in accordance with the Service information.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the IPM C3 harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C1 and C2 harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between the Cabin Heater Assist Control circuit and the
Fused B(+) circuit.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Cabin Heater Assist Control circuit for a short to the
Fused B(+) circuit.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
330
CABIN HEATER
CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY (ACTIVE) Ð
Continued