Chevrolet Trax: HVAC System malfunction (C41)
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category
Diagnostic Aids
Check the following mechanical fault sources:
- Air distribution box
- Air distribution hoses/air distribution ducts
- Mode and temperature door cables
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
HVAC Schematics (Encore), HVAC Schematics (Trax)
Connector End View Reference
WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX
Description and Operation
Manual HVAC Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
- Circuit Testing
- Connector Repairs
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
NOTE: Check for bulletins before proceeding.
- Ignition ON.
- Verify the blower motor operates properly with the blower motor switch in each speed position.
If the blower motor does not operate in each speed position
Refer to Blower Motor Malfunction (C41, C60).
If the blower motor operates properly in each speed position
- Verify warm air flows from the ducts with the temperature control in the warmest position.
If the air is not warm
Refer to Heating Performance Diagnostic .
If the air is warm
- All OK.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
- HVAC Component Replacement Reference (C41)
- Control Module References for HVAC control module replacement, programming and setup
