Too Cold in Vehicle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle |
| 2 | Inspect the coolant level. Is the coolant level correct? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Add coolant as needed. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | - |
| 4 | Observe the blower motor operation. Is the blower motor functioning at all? |
Go to Step 5 | Go to Blower Motor Inoperative |
| 5 | Use the blower push switch to cycle the blower through its different speeds. Does the motor function at different speeds? |
Go to Step 6 | Go to Blower Motor Inoperative |
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Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 |
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System OK | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Observe the air mix door (AMD) motor while changing the temperature setting from 18-32°C (64-90°F) and then from 32-18°C (90-64°F). Is the AMD motor adjusting to temperature properly? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to DTC 4 |
| 9 | Inspect the coolant hoses for leaks or kinks. Are the coolant hoses in good condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Repair any problem with the coolant hoses. Is the heater operating? |
System OK | Go to Step 11 |
| 11 | Inspect the surge tank cap. Is the surge tank cap in good condition? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
| 12 | Repair or replace the surge tank cap as needed. Is the heater operating? |
System OK | Go to Step 13 |
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Go to Step 15 | Go to Step 14 |
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System OK | - |
| 15 | Inspect the temperature of the heater inlet and outlet hoses by feel. Is the heater inlet hose hot and the outlet hose warm? |
Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
| 16 | Back flush or replace the heater core. Is the repair complete? |
System OK | - |
| 17 | Inspect the vehicle for cold air leaks at the following locations:
Are any leaks found? |
Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 18 |
| 18 | Repair any cold air leaks. Is the repair complete? |
System OK | - |
| 19 | Inspect the coolant temperature sensor. Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring or the controller? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 |
| 20 | Repair or replace the sensor, the wiring, or the controller as required. Is the repair complete? |
System OK | - |
| 21 | Inspect the in-car sensor. Refer to DTC 1 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 22 |
| 22 | Inspect the ambient air temperature sensor. Refer to DTC 2 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 23 |
| 23 | Inspect the sun sensor. Refer to DTC 5 . Is there a problem indicated in the sensor, the sensor wiring, or the controller? |
Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 24 |
| 24 | Replace the automatic temperature controller (ATC). Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
System OK | - |