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FLOWCHARTS — Flowchart No. 1 (continued): Steps 6–7

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Step 6

  1. 1
    Turn the fan switch off.
  2. 2
    Measure the voltage at the (L/W) terminal wire of the resistor connector.
    B+: Battery positive voltage
    Illustration of the resistor connector under the dash with the (L/W) terminal wire indicated, for the Step 6 voltage measurement.

Step 6 — Resistor connector voltage

B+
ActionGo to Step 7
Other
ActionReplace resistor (Refer to page G-41)

Step 7

  1. 1
    Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. 2
    Remove the heater control unit and disconnect the fan switch connector. (Refer to page G-43.)
    Illustration of the heater control unit with the fan switch connector and the (B) terminal wire indicated, for the Step 7 continuity check.
  3. 3
    Check for continuity between the (B) terminal wire of the fan switch connector and ground.

Step 7 — Fan switch (B) continuity to ground

Yes
ActionReplace fan switch (Refer to page G-44 or G-45)
No
ActionRepair wiring harness (Fan switch—GND)

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