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GROUP 12: Climate Control System

SECTION 412-00:
Climate Control System — General Information and Diagnostics

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Climate Control System

Climate Control System

EMTC System

System Operation

Remote Start System Behavior — Message Center Set to Auto

Remote Start System Behavior — Message Center Set to Last User Settings

System Airflow and Mode Description

DATC System

System Operation

Remote Start System Behavior — Message Center Set to Auto

Remote Start System Behavior — Message Center Set to Last User Settings

System Airflow and Mode Description

Auxiliary Climate Control System

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Climate Control System

Principles of Operation

Climate Control System Network Communication

Climate Control System Logic

FET Protection

CASS

The Refrigerant Cycle

TXV Type Refrigerant System — GTDI

TXV Type Refrigerant System — Ti-VCT

Inspection and Verification

DTC Charts

PCM DTC Chart

HVAC Module DTC Chart

Symptom Chart — Climate Control Systems

Symptom Chart — NVH

Pinpoint Tests

Component Tests

Air Inlet Door Actuator

Blend Door Actuator — DATC

Blend Door Actuator — EMTC

Defrost/Panel/Floor Mode Door Actuator

Evaporator Temperature Sensor

In-Vehicle Temperature/Humidity Sensor

Auxiliary Temperature Door Actuator

Auxiliary Mode Door Actuator

Heater Core

Heater Core — Plugged

Heater Core — Pressure Test

Heater Core — Bench Test

Evaporator/Condenser Core — On-Vehicle Leak Test

A/C Compressor — External Leak Test

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Refrigerant System Tests

Procedure 1 — Ambient Temperature at or Below 38°C (100°F)

Procedure 2 — Ambient Temperature Above 38°C (100°F)

Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment

Fluorescent Dye Leak Detection

Fluorescent Dye Injection Using a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine and Dye Injector — Vehicles Requiring R-134a Addition

Fluorescent Dye Injection Using a R-134a Loop/Add On Injector Kit-Set — Vehicles Not Requiring R-134a Addition

Fluorescent Dye Detection

Electronic Leak Detection

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing

Refrigerant System Filtering Following Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Installation

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging

Refrigerant System Recovery

Refrigerant System Evacuation Using a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine

Refrigerant System Evacuation Using a R-134a Manifold Gauge Set and Vacuum Pump

Refrigerant System Charging Using a R-134a Refrigerant Management Machine

Refrigerant System Charging Using a R-134a Manifold Gauge Set and Automatic Refrigerant Charging Meter

Refrigerant Oil Adding

Refrigerant Oil Adding

Adding Refrigerant Oil After A/C Compressor Replacement

Adding Refrigerant Oil After New Suction Accumulator or Receiver/Drier Replacement

Adding Refrigerant Oil After Multiple Component Replacement After A/C System Contamination

Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector

Refrigerant Identification Testing

Refrigerant Identification

Contaminated Refrigerant Handling

Air Conditioning (A/C) Odor Treatment