B0446

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The following DTCs are for the HVAC door actuators:
- B0441 - Left air temperature actuator
- B0446 - Right air temperature actuator

The HVAC control module receives an air temperature actuator position signal from the air temperature actuator. The air temperature actuator position sensor is a potentiometer that is tied to a 5 volt reference source. The variable output from the potentiometer feeds back a position signal to a pull-up resistor located in the HVAC control module. This signal is used to determine the necessary drive signal to the air temperature actuator motor to provide the proper air mix door position. This value is stored in the Keep Alive Memory (KAM) portion of the HVAC control module.

When the HVAC control module is first connected to power (or the battery connection is established), the system will perform an actuator calibration routine lasting approximately 60 seconds. During this routine, both right and left air temperature actuators will cycle full travel in both directions learning the end positions. Position feedback readings are sent back to the HVAC control module and compared to a range of acceptable end readings. If during initialization the position feedback readings are not within the acceptable range, a diagnostic code will be set. If the position feedback readings reach values of 0-5 counts or 250-255 counts, the HVAC control module will then interpret the reading as a "feedback-short" or "feedback-open" condition respectively.

IMPORTANT: Feedback-short or feedback-open conditions can occur due to air temperature actuators being calibrated while not being attached to the HVAC module case.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC
The ignition is in the ON position.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
- A damaged or bound up temperature door mechanism.
- Improper alignment of the temperature door after air temperature actuator replacement.
- The air temperature actuator has not been calibrated after replacement.
- During calibration, the position feedback reading is not within an acceptable range.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
No driver warning message will be displayed for this DTC.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- The DTC will become history if the HVAC control module no longer detects a failure.
- A history DTC will clear after 50 fault free ignition cycles.
- The DTC can be cleared with a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
If condition not present refer to Diagnostic Aids for circuit testing and wiring repair procedures.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-6:

Steps 7-9:

Steps 10-13:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
3. This step checks for a default action by the actuator. The actuator will default to 128 counts if the air temperature door position circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to voltage. It will also default to this value if the low reference circuit or the 5 volt reference circuit is open.
4. Tests for the air temperature actuator operating within its specified range.
5. Tests the air temperature actuator ignition 3 voltage circuit for an open.
6. Tests the air temperature actuator 5 volt reference circuit for an open
7. Tests the air temperature actuator control circuit for an open, short to ground, or short to voltage.