Starting The Cooldown Test - MTC System
Once all of the prerequisites have been met, the Cooldown Test for the MTC system can be actuated by performing the following:
- Verify that the ignition is in the Off position.
- Turn the blower motor control (1) to the Off position.
- Start the engine.
- Press and hold the A/C mode switch (2) down and then turn the blower motor control to high speed. Continue to hold the A/C mode switch down until the A/C status indicator begins flashing, Then, release the mode switch.
Once actuated, the MTC A/C-heater control automatically positions the air-doors for optimal A/C performance and sends a request for A/C operation to the cluster (CCN) via hardwired circuits. The Cooldown Test can take up to two minutes to run. The test will stop running if any of the following occurs:
- The ignition is turned to the Off position.
- The blower motor control is turned to the any position other than high speed.
- DTC 83 or 84 sets during the Cooldown Test.
While the Cooldown Test is running, the A/C status indicator will flash. During this time the A/C-heater control will ignore most of its inputs. If the MTC system passes the test, the A/C status indicator will stop flashing. However, if the MTC system fails the test, both the A/C and EBL status indicators will flash alternately and an active DTC 35 will set. The status indicators will continue to flash until either a successful Cooldown Test is executed or until the vehicle's ignition on time has exceeded a specified value. In addition, DTC 35 will remain active until a successful Cooldown Test is executed. Always check for and diagnose DTCs present in the A/C-heater control after running the Cooldown Test. If the Cooldown Test fails, service the heating-A/C system as required.