DTC 028

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The recirculation switch on the heater and A/C control is a momentary switch that returns to the rest position after it is pressed to the ON or OFF positions. When it is pressed ON, the heater and A/C control grounds the coil of the recirculation vacuum solenoid valve. Battery voltage is supplied from the heater and A/C control to the solenoid, when the ignition is in the ON position. With voltage supplied and ground provided, the solenoid energizes and allows vacuum to flow to the recirculation actuator valve. The heater and A/C control also controls the solenoid valve in the AUTO mode.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ Every 200 ms, the heater and A/C control continuously monitors CKT 921 for an open or short to ground.
^ CKT 921 stays at or near zero.
^ This fault can only be set with the system OFF.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ Stores a DTC 28 in the heater and A/C control memory.
^ The heater and A/C control disables the output.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
^ The conditions for the fault are no longer present.
^ The DTC can be cleared using a scan tool.
^ A history DTC will clear after 20 consecutive ignition cycles if the conditions for the fault are not present.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ If the DTC is a history or an intermittent, try performing the tests shown while moving the harness wiring and connectors. This can often cause the malfunction to appear.
^ Visually inspect the stepper motor connector and harness for damage, corrosion or water intrusion.
^ If condition is not present, refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-12:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step tests for the voltage supply from the heater and A/C control.
5. This step tests the resistance of the solenoid windings to determine if it is open or shorted.