2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Ac actuator

OPERATION
OPERATION - HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
Outside fresh air enters the vehicle through the
cowl top opening at the base of the windshield, and
passes through a plenum chamber to the HVAC sys-
tem blower housing. Air flow velocity can then be
adjusted with the blower motor speed selector switch
on the a/c heater control panel. The air intake open-
ings must be kept free of snow, ice, leaves, and other
obstructions for the HVAC system to receive a suffi-
cient volume of outside air.
It is also important to keep the air intake openings
clear of debris because leaf particles and other debris
that is small enough to pass through the cowl ple-
num screen can accumulate within the HVAC hous-
ing. The closed, warm, damp and dark environment
created within the HVAC housing is ideal for the
growth of certain molds, mildews and other fungi.
Any accumulation of decaying plant matter provides
an additional food source for fungal spores, which
enter the housing with the fresh air. Excess debris,
as well as objectionable odors created by decaying
plant matter and growing fungi can be discharged
into the passenger compartment during HVAC sys-
tem operation.
Both the manual and AZC heater and air condi-
tioner are blend-air type systems. In a blend-air sys-
tem, a blend door controls the amount of
unconditioned air (or cooled air from the evaporator)
that is allowed to flow through, or around, the heater
core. A temperature control knob on the a/c heater
control panel determines the discharge air tempera-
ture by energizing the blend door actuator, which
operates the blend door. This allows an almost imme-
diate control of the output air temperature of the sys-
tem. The AZC system will have separate blend doors
and temperature controls for each front seat occu-
pant.
The mode control knob on the a/c heater control
panel is used to direct the conditioned air to the
selected system outlets. On manual temperature con-
trol systems, the mode control knob switches engine
vacuum to control the mode doors, which are oper-
ated by vacuum actuators. On AZC systems, the
mode control knob switches electrical current to con-
trol the mode doors, which are operated by electronic
actuators.
The outside air intake can be shut off on manual
temperature control systems by selecting the Recircu-
lation Mode with the mode control knob. The outside
air intake can be shut off on Automatic Zone Control
(AZC) type system by pushing the Recirculation
Mode button. This will operate the recirculation door
that closes off the outside fresh air intake and recir-
culates the air that is already inside the vehicle.The air conditioner for all models is designed for
the use of non-CFC, R-134a refrigerant. The air con-
ditioning system has an evaporator to cool and dehu-
midify the incoming air prior to blending it with the
heated air. This air conditioning system uses a ther-
mal expansion valve to meter refrigerant flow to the
evaporator coil. To maintain minimum evaporator
temperature and prevent evaporator freezing, the
system utilizes an evaporator thermister probe with
the appropriate operating logic located in the body
control module (BCM).
OPERATION - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SERVICE
PORT
The high pressure service port is located on the liq-
uid line near the receiver/drier. The low pressure ser-
vice port is located on the suction line near the
evaporator at the rear of the engine compartment.
Each of the service ports has a threaded plastic
protective cap installed over it from the factory. After
servicing the refrigerant system, always reinstall
both of the service port caps.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C
PERFORMANCE
The air conditioning system is designed to provide
the passenger compartment with low temperature
and low specific humidity air. The evaporator, located
in the HVAC housing on the dash panel below the
instrument panel, is cooled to temperatures near the
freezing point. As warm damp air passes through the
cooled evaporator, the air transfers its heat to the
refrigerant in the evaporator and the moisture in the
air condenses on the evaporator fins. During periods
of high heat and humidity, an air conditioning sys-
tem will be more effective in the Recirculation Mode.
With the system in the Recirculation Mode, only air
from the passenger compartment passes through the
evaporator. As the passenger compartment air dehu-
midifies, the air conditioning system performance
levels improve.
Humidity has an important bearing on the tempera-
ture of the air delivered to the interior of the vehicle. It
is important to understand the effect that humidity has
on the performance of the air conditioning system.
When humidity is high, the evaporator has to perform a
double duty. It must lower the air temperature, and it
must lower the temperature of the moisture in the air
that condenses on the evaporator fins. Condensing the
moisture in the air transfers heat energy into the evap-
orator fins and tubing. This reduces the amount of heat
the evaporator can absorb from the air. High humidity
greatly reduces the ability of the evaporator to lower
the temperature of the air.
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(9) Compare the compressor discharge pressure to
the Performance Temperature and Pressure chart. If
the compressor discharge pressure is high, see the
Pressure Diagnosis chart.
Pressure Diagnosis
Condition Possible Causes Correction
Rapid compressor clutch
cycling (ten or more cycles
per minute).1. Low refrigerant system
charge.1. See Plumbing/Diagnosis and Testing -
Refrigerant System Leaks in this group. Test the
refrigerant system for leaks. Repair, evacuate and
charge the refrigerant system, if required.
Equal pressures, but the
compressor clutch does not
engage.1. No refrigerant in the
refrigerant system.1. See Plumbing/Diagnosis and Testing -
Refrigerant System Leaks in this group. Test the
refrigerant system for leaks. Repair, evacuate and
charge the refrigerant system, if required.
2. Faulty fuse. 2. Check the fuses in the Power Distribution
Center and the junction block. Repair the shorted
circuit or component and replace the fuses, if
required.
3. Faulty a/c compressor
clutch coil.3. See A/C Compressor/Diagnosis and Testing -
Compressor Clutch Coil in this group. Test the
compressor clutch coil and replace, if required.
4. Faulty compressor clutch
relay.4. See A/C Compressor Clutch Relay/Diagnosis
and Testing - Compressor Clutch Relay in this
group. Test the compressor clutch relay and relay
circuits. Repair the circuits or replace the relay, if
required.
6. Faulty a/c high pressure
transducer.6. See A/C High Pressure Transducer/Diagnosis
and Testing in this group. Test the a/c high
pressure transducer and replace, if required.
7. Faulty Fin Probe. 7. Check for open circuit.
8. Faulty Powertrain Control
Module (PCM).8. Refer to the proper Diagnostic Procedures
manual for testing of the PCM. Test the PCM and
replace, if required.
Normal pressures, but A/C
Performance Test air
temperatures at center panel
outlet are too high.1. Excessive refrigerant oil in
system.1. See Refrigerant Oil/Standard Procedure -
Refrigerant Oil Level in this group. Recover the
refrigerant from the refrigerant system and
inspect the refrigerant oil content. Restore the
refrigerant oil to the proper level, if required.
2. Blend door inoperative or
sealing improperly.2. See Blend Door in this group. Inspect the
blend door for proper operation and sealing and
correct, if required.
3. Blend door actuator faulty
or inoperative.3. Perform blend door actuator diagnosis, replace
if faulty.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATER
PERFORMANCE
Before performing the following tests, refer to Cool-
ing for the procedures to check the radiator coolant
level, serpentine drive belt tension, radiator air flow
and the radiator fan operation. Also be certain that
the accessory vacuum supply line is connected at the
engine intake manifold for the manual temperature
control system.
MAXIMUM HEATER OUTPUT
Engine coolant is delivered to the heater core
through two heater hoses. With the engine idling at
normal operating temperature, set the temperature
control knob in the full hot position, the mode control
switch knob in the floor heat position, and the blower
motor switch knob in the highest speed position.
Using a test thermometer, check the temperature of
the air being discharged at the HVAC housing floor
outlets. Compare the test thermometer reading to the
Temperature Reference chart.
Temperature Reference
Ambient Air Temperature15.5É C
(60É F)21.1É C
(70É F)26.6É C
(80É F)32.2É C
(90É F)
Minimum Air Temperature at
Floor Outlet62.2É C
(144É F)63.8É C
(147É F)65.5É C
(150É F)67.2É C
(153É F)
If the floor outlet air temperature is too low, refer
to Cooling to check the engine coolant temperature
specifications. Both of the heater hoses should be hot
to the touch. The coolant return heater hose should
be slightly cooler than the coolant supply heater
hose. If the return hose is much cooler than the sup-
ply hose, locate and repair the engine coolant flow
obstruction in the cooling system. Refer to Cooling
for the procedures.
OBSTRUCTED COOLANT FLOW
Possible locations or causes of obstructed coolant
flow:
²Pinched or kinked heater hoses.
²Improper heater hose routing.
²Plugged heater hoses or supply and return ports
at the cooling system connections.
²A plugged heater core.
If proper coolant flow through the cooling system is
verified, and heater outlet air temperature is still
low, a mechanical problem may exist.
MECHANICAL PROBLEMS
Possible locations or causes of insufficient heat:
²An obstructed cowl air intake.
²Obstructed heater system outlets.
²A blend door not functioning properly.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
If the heater outlet air temperature cannot be
adjusted with the temperature control knob(s) on the
A/C Heater control panel, the following could require
service:
²The A/C heater control.
²The blend door actuator(s).
²The wire harness circuits for the A/C heater con-
trol or the blend door actuator(s).²The blend door(s).
²Improper engine coolant temperature.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DIODE
REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Locate the diode in the harness, and remove
the protective covering.
(3) Remove the diode from the harness, pay atten-
tion to the current flow direction (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the insulation from the wires in the
harness. Only remove enough insulation to solder in
the new diode.
Fig. 3 DIODE IDENTIFICATION
1 - CURRENT FLOW
2 - BAND AROUND DIODE INDICATES CURRENT FLOW
3 - DIODE AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAMS
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)

(5) Install the new diode in the harness, making
sure current flow is correct. If necessary refer to the
appropriate wiring diagram for current flow.
(6) Solder the connection together using rosin core
type solder only.Do not use acid core solder.
(7) Tape the diode to the harness using electrical
tape making, sure the diode is completely sealed
from the elements.
(8) Re-connect the battery, and test affected sys-
tems.SPECIFICATIONS
A/C APPLICATION TABLE
Item Description Notes
VEHICLE WJ - Grand
Cherokee
SYSTEM R134a w/
expansion valve
COMPRESSOR Nippondenso
10PA17ND-8 PAG oil
Freeze±up
ControlEvaporator Probe Evaporator
mounted
Low psi Control opens < 22 psi -
resets > 34-38 psi
High psi Control opens > 450-490
psi - resets <
270-330 psiline mounted
CONTROL
HEADManual type manual
controls
Automatic Zone
Control (AZC)Automatic
Zone Control
(AZC) with
dual infrared
sensing
Mode Doors Vacuum actuators
(manual)electric
actuator
(AZC)
Blend Door Electric actuator (manual and
AZC)
Blend Door
(passenger)Electric actuator (AZC only)
Recirculation
DoorVacuum actuator
(manual)electric
actuator
(AZC)
Blower Motor Hardwired to
control head
resistor block
(manual),
blower
controller (AZC)
COOLING FAN Hybrid - viscous
clutch/electricPCM output
CLUTCH
Control Relay PCM
controlled
Draw
2.0-3.9 amps @ 12 V  0.5V@ 70É F
Gap 0.0169-0.0319
DRB IIIT
Reads TPS, RPM, A/C
switch
Actuators Clutch relay
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
A/C COMPRESSOR
SHAFT BOLT13 9.6 115
A/C COMPRESOR LINE
MANIFOLD FASTENERS
4.0L/4.7L25.4 18.75 225
A/C COMPRESOR LINE
MANIFOLD FASTENERS
2.7L DIESEL22 16.2 195
A/C COMPRESSOR TO
ENGINE BLOCK BOLTS -
4.0L/4.7L45-65 33-48 398-575
A/C COMPRESSOR TO
ENGINE BLOCK BOLTS -
2.7L DIESEL30 22 266
A/C COMPRESSOR REAR
BRACE BOLTS - 4.0L40-55 30-41 354-487
A/C COMPRESSOR REAR
BRACE BOLTS - 4.7L35-45 26-33 310-398
A/C CONDENSER TO
REFRIG. LINE
FASTENERS28 21 248
A/C EVAPORATOR LINE to
TXV FASTENERS28 21 247
ACCUMULATOR
RETAINING BAND
(4.0L/4.7L)12 9.0 106
ACCUMULATOR
RETAINING BAND (3.1L
DIESEL)5 3.7 44
BLOWER MOTOR
SCREWS2.2 1.7 20
DOOR ACTUATOR
SCREWS2.2 1.7 20
HVAC HOUSING SCREWS 2.2 1.7 20
HVAC HOUSING TO DASH
PANEL NUTS (ENGINE
COMP. SIDE)75 62
HVAC HOUSING TO DASH
PANEL NUTS
(PASSENGER COMP.
SIDE)4.5 3.3 40
EXPANSION VALVE TO
HVAC FASTENERS20 15 177
SUCTION LINE TO
ACCUMULATOR FITTING28 20.7 248
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CONTROLS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CONTROLS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM
SYSTEM............................10
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................13
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH COIL........................13
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH BREAK-IN....................14
REMOVAL.............................14
INSPECTION..........................15
INSTALLATION.........................15
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................16
OPERATION...........................16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY..........16
REMOVAL.............................17
INSTALLATION.........................17
A/C HEATER CONTROL
DESCRIPTION.........................17
OPERATION...........................17
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC
ZONE CONTROL SYSTEM..............18
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................25
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
DESCRIPTION.........................25
OPERATION...........................25
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER.......................26
REMOVAL.............................26
INSTALLATION.........................26
BLOWER MOTOR CONTROLLER
DESCRIPTION.........................26
OPERATION...........................26
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................27
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK
DESCRIPTION.........................27
OPERATION...........................27
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER
MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK..............27
REMOVAL.............................28
INSTALLATION.........................28BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................28
OPERATION...........................28
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER
MOTOR SWITCH-MANUAL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SYSTEM....................28
REMOVAL.............................29
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................29
OPERATION...........................29
REMOVAL.............................29
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................30
REMOVAL.............................30
INSTALLATION.........................30
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................30
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - HEAT/DEFROST - PANEL/
DEFROST DOOR ELECTRIC ACTUATOR . . . 31
REMOVAL - HEAT/DEFROST DOOR
VACUUM ACTUATOR..................31
REMOVAL - PANEL/DEFROST DOOR
VACUUM ACTUATOR..................32
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - HEAT/DEFROST -
PANEL/DEFROST DOOR ELECTRIC
ACTUATOR..........................32
INSTALLATION - HEAT/DEFROST DOOR
VACUUM ACTUATOR..................33
INSTALLATION - PANEL/DEFROST DOOR
VACUUM ACTUATOR..................33
RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................33
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - RECIRCULATION DOOR
VACUUM ACTUATOR..................33
REMOVAL - RECIRCULATION DOOR
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR.................33
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - RECIRCULATION DOOR
VACUUM ACTUATOR..................34
INSTALLATION - RECIRCULATION DOOR
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR.................34
VACUUM CHECK VALVE
DESCRIPTION.........................34
OPERATION...........................34
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................34
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LOCATING VACUUM LEAKS
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect the vacuum harness connector from
the back of the A/C Heater mode control switch on
the control panel.
(2) Connect the test set vacuum hose probe to each
port in the vacuum harness connector, one at a time,
and pause after each connection (Fig. 2). The test set
gauge should return to the 27 kPa (8 in. Hg.) setting
shortly after each connection is made. If OK, replace
the faulty mode control switch. If not OK, go to Step
3.(3) Determine the vacuum line color of the vacuum
circuit that is leaking. To determine the vacuum line
colors, refer to the Vacuum Circuits chart (Fig. 3).
(4) Disconnect and plug the vacuum line from the
component (fitting, actuator, valve, switch, or reser-
voir) on the other end of the leaking circuit. Instru-
ment panel disassembly or removal may be necessary
to gain access to some components.
(5) Connect the test set hose or probe to the open
end of the leaking circuit. The test set gauge should
return to the 27 kPa (8 in. Hg.) setting shortly after
each connection is made. If OK, replace the faulty
disconnected component. If not OK, go to Step 6.
(6) To locate a leak in a vacuum line, leave one
end of the line plugged and connect the test set hose
or probe to the other end. Run your fingers slowly
along the line while watching the test set gauge. The
vacuum reading will fluctuate when your fingers con-
tact the source of the leak. To repair the vacuum
line, cut out the leaking section of the line. Then,
insert the loose ends of the line into a suitable length
of 3 millimeter (1/8-inch) inside diameter rubber
hose.
Fig. 2 VACUUM CIRCUIT TEST
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Both the manual A/C Heater control panel and the
AZC control panel are serviced only as complete
units and cannot be repaired. If faulty or damaged,
the entire control panel unit must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC ZONE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The Automatic Zone Control (AZC) control module
has a system self-diagnostic mode which continuously
monitors various parameters during normal system
operation. If a system fault is detected, a current and
historical fault is recorded. When the current fault is
cleared, the historical fault remains until reset (man-
ually or automatically). Both the current and histor-
ical fault codes can be accessed through either the
front panel, or over the Programmable Communica-
tions Interface (PCI) bus using a DRBIIItscan tool,
and the appropriate diagnostic information.
The AZC control module is capable of three differ-
ent types of self-diagnostic tests, as follows:
²Fault Code Tests
²Input Circuit Tests
²Output Circuit/Actuator Tests
The information that follows describes:
²How to read the self-diagnostic display
²How to enter the AZC control module self-diag-
nostic test mode
²How to select the self-diagnostic test types
²How to perform the different tests
ENTERING THE AZC SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
To enter the AZC self-diagnostic mode, perform the
following:
(1) Depress the a/c and recirc buttons at the same
time and hold. Rotate the left temperature control
knob clockwise (CW) one detent.
(2) If you continue to keep the a/c and recirc but-
tons depressed, the AZC control module will perform
a Segment Test of the Vacuum Fluorescent (VF) dis-
play. In the Segment Test you should see all of the
display segments illuminate as long as both buttons
are held. If a display segment fails to illuminate, the
vacuum fluorescent display is faulty and the a/c
heater control must be replaced.
(3) After viewing the Segment Test, release the
A/C and Recirc buttons and the display will clear
momentarily.Ifa0isdisplayed, then no faults
are set in the system.Should there be any faults,
either9current9or9historical9, all fault codes will be
displayed in ascending numerical sequence (note no
effort is made to display fault codes in chronological
order). Each fault code is displayed for one second
before the next code is displayed. Once all fault codes
have been displayed, the system will then repeat the
fault code numbers. This will continue until the left
side set temperature control is moved at least onedetent position in the CW direction or the ignition is
turned9OFF9.
FAULT CODE TESTS
Fault codes are two-digit numbers that identify a
circuit that is malfunctioning. There are two differ-
ent kinds of fault codes.
1.Current Fault Codes- Current means the
fault is present right now. There are two types of cur-
rent faults: input faults, and system faults.
2.Historical Fault Codes- Historical or stored
means that the fault occurred previously, but is not
present right now. A majority of historical fault codes
are caused by intermittent wire harness or wire har-
ness connector problems.
CURRENT FAULT CODES
Input faults 01 = IR thermister circuit
open
02 = IR thermister circuit
shorted
03 = Fan pot shorted
04 = Fan pot open
05 = Mode pot shorted
06 = Mode pot open
07 = IR sensor delta too
large
08 = Reserved
09 = Reserved
10 = One of four motor
drivers has drive9A9
shorted to ground
11 = Engine air intake
temperature Buss
message missing
12 = Country code Buss
message missing
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A/C HEATER CONTROL (Continued)