DTC Troubleshooting: 4

DTC 4:  An Open or Short in the Mode Control Motor Circuit


1.Disconnect the mode control motor 7P connector.

2.Disconnect the audio-HVAC module 22P connector.

3.Check for continuity between body ground and the audio-HVAC module 22P connector terminals No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, and 12 individually.

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair any short to body ground in the wire(s) between the audio-HVAC module and the mode control motor.n


NO - Go to 4.

4.Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check the same terminals for voltage.

Is there any voltage?


YES - Repair any short to power in the wire(s) between the audio-HVAC module and the mode control motor. This short may also damage the printed circuit board. Repair the short to power before replacing the printed circuit board.n


NO - Go to 5.

5.Turn the ignition switch OFF, and check for continuity between the following terminals of the audio-HVAC module 22P connector and the mode control motor 7P connector.

22P: 7P: 
No. 2 No. 6 
No. 3 No. 5 
No. 4 No. 4 
No. 5 No. 3 
No. 9 No. 7 
No. 11 No. 2 
No. 12 No. 1 


Is there continuity?


YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at the audio-HVAC module 22P connector and at the mode control motor 7P connector. If the connections are good, test the mode control motor. If the mode control motor is OK, substitute a known-good audio-HVAC module, and recheck.If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original printed circuit board.n


NO - Repair any open in the wire(s) between the audio-HVAC module and the mode control motor.n