
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
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CABIN HEATER
CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY (ACTIVE) Ð
Continued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
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 off.
Disconnect the battery in accordance with the Service Information.
Remove the FCM in accordance with the Service Information.
Reconnect the IPM C3 harness connector.
Reconnect the battery in accordance with the Service Information.
Turn the ignition on.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C1 harness connector.
Measure the voltage between the Cabin Heater Assist Control circuit and ground.
Is there any voltage present?All
Ye s®Repair the Cabin Heater Assist Control circuit for a short to
voltage.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the FCM in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY (ACTIVE) Ð
Continued

Symptom:
*CABIN HEATER INOPERABLE FROM A/C - HEATER MODULE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DCHA ACTIVATION CRITERIA NOT MET
ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE FCM AND THE HVAC MODULE
FCM OR HAVC DTCS PRESENT
VERIFY DCHA IS INOPERABLE FROM A/C - HEATER MODULE
A/C - HEATER CONTROL MODULE 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.
Verify that all of the following criteria was met during the attempt to activate the
DCHA from the A/C - Heater Control Module.
The engine was running.
The engine coolant temperature was below 66ÉC (151ÉF).
The vehicle's fuel tank had more than 1/8 of a tank of fuel.
The A/C - Heater Control Module's Power switch was on.
The Blend Control was set above 95% reheat.
Was all criteria met during the attempt to activate the DCHA from the A/C - Heater
Control Module?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Attempt to activate the DCHA when all of the operating criteria
are met.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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, attempt to communicate with the FCM and the HVAC Module.
Was the DRBIIItable to communicate with the FCM and the HVAC Module?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Refer to Communication for the related symptom(s)
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
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.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, check for FCM and HVAC DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any FCM or HVAC DTCs?All
Ye s®For FCM DTCs, return to the symptom list and choose the
symptom(s). Also, refer to Intelligent Power Module for related
symptom(s). For HVAC DTCs, refer to Heater & A/C for related
symptom(s).
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
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.
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 Diesel Cabin Heater 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 HVAC, Systems Tests, select Diesel Cabin Heater Test and press
#1.
With the DRBIIItin HVAC, Systems Tests, Diesel Cabin Heater Test, read the Cabin
Heater Status.
Does the Status display: On?All
Ye s®Replace the FCM in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the A/C - Heater Control Module in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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*CABIN HEATER INOPERABLE FROM A/C - HEATER MODULE Ð
Continued

Symptom:
FCM, HVAC COMMUNICATION FAULT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
FCM, HVAC COMMUNICATION FAULT
When Monitored: With the ignition in run, and the IOD fuse installed.
Set Condition: The FCM does not receive any messages from the Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) module or the A/C Heater Control (MTC) for at least 20 seconds.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE HVAC
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the A/C Heater Control (MTC) or the
Automatic Temp Control (ATC).
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the HVAC or the ATC?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to the Communication category for the related symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 With the DRB, erase DTC's.
Cycle the ignition switch from off to on and wait approximately 1 minute.
With the DRB, read DTC's.
Did this DTC reset?All
Ye s®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Test Complete.
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Symptom:
*BUS +/- SIGNALS OPEN OR NO RESPONSE FROM HVAC
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE BCM
GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN
OPEN PCI BUS CIRCUIT
A/C HEATER CONTROL
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, enter Body then Body Computer.
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the BCM?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to the symptom list for problems related to no communica-
tion with the BCM.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Ignition Switch circuit.
Is the test light illuminated?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the Ignition Switch circuit for an open or short.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4Note: Ensure there is PCI Bus communication with other modules on the
vehicle before proceeding. If not, refer to the symptom list from the menu
and repair as necessary.
Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
Use Scope input cable CH7058, Cable to Probe adapter CH7062, and the red and
black test probes.
Connect the scope input cable to the channel one connector on the DRB. Attach the
red and black leads and the cable to probe adapter to the scope input cable.
Select DRB Standalone.
Select lab scope.
Select Live Data.
Select 12 volt square wave.
Press F2 for Scope.
Press F2 and use the down arrow to set voltage range to 20 volts. Press F2 again
when complete.
Connect the Black lead to the chassis ground. Connect the Red lead to the PCI Bus
circuit in the A/C Heater Control connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Observe the voltage display on the DRB Lab Scope.
Does the voltage pulse from 0 to approximately 7.5 volts?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the PCI Bus circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the A/C Heater Control.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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*BUS +/- SIGNALS OPEN OR NO RESPONSE FROM HVAC ÐContinued

Symptom:
*NO RESPONSE FROM CABIN HEATER ASSIST - DIESEL ONLY
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE ECM
FUSED B+ CIRCUIT OPEN
GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
SCI TRANSMIT CIRCUIT OPEN
CABIN HEATER ASSIST
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB, attempt to communicate with the ECM.
Was the DRB able to I/D or communicate with the ECM?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to the symptom list for problems related to no communica-
tion with the ECM.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C2 harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the Fused B+ circuit.
Is the test light illuminated?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Check the IPM Fuse #15 for an open. If open, check for a short to
ground on the Fused B+ circuit. If not open, repair the Fused B+
circuit for an open.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the ground circuit for an open.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater Assist C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the DRB from the DLC.
Measure the resistance of the SCI Transmit circuit between the Cabin Heater Assist
connector and the DLC.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the SCI Transmit circuit for an open.
Perform CABIN HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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