G7 VERIFY THE GRILLE SHUTTER OPERATION USING THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) GRILL SHUTTER A POSITION - COMMANDED (GRILL_A_CMD) PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION)
Start the engine and allow it to idle for at least 30 seconds to allow for the grille shutter calibration to complete. Using a diagnostic scan tool, view PCM PID. Using a diagnostic scan tool, select the PCM PID GRILL_A_CMD and command the grille shutter from 100% (open) to 0% (closed) while observing the grille shutter operation from the front of the vehicle.
Does the grille shutter fully open and close when commanded by the scan tool?
Yes | GO to G8 | |
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No | DIAGNOSE the active grille shutter is inoperative or does not operate correctly. REFER to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Diagnosis and Testing). | |
G8 CHECK THE FCIM (FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE) A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) SWITCH (CC_SW_AC) PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION) WITH THE A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) ON
Using a diagnostic scan tool, view FCIM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Monitor the CC_SW_AC PID.
Does the PID display Active?
Yes | GO to G9 | |
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No | GO to G17 | |
G9 CHECK THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) REQUEST SIGNAL (AC_REQ) PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION) WITH THE A/C (AIR CONDITIONING) ON
Start the engine. Using a diagnostic scan tool, monitor the PCM AC_REQ PID. On the HVAC controls, select PANEL and then press the A/C button (indicator on).
Does the PID display Yes when the button is pressed?
Yes | GO to G11 | |
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No | GO to G10 | |
G10 RESET THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE (AAT) SENSOR
On the HVAC controls, press the A/C (air conditioning) and Recirc buttons simultaneously, then release both. Within 2 seconds press A/C button again. Start the engine. On the HVAC controls, set the temperature to full cold, select PANEL and select the A/C button (indicator on).
Does the A/C compressor turn on?
Yes RETEST the A/C system for normal operation.
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