Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
Control Assembly: Testing and Inspection
A/C COOL DOWN TEST
The heater-A/C control module can perform an A/C cool down test, which is a test performed during the manufacturing process to confirm that the air
conditioning system is performing satisfactorily. This test can also provide a quick confirmation of air conditioning system performance to the service
technician. If the test is completed satisfactorily, no further service is required. If the test is failed, proceed to the A/C Performance Test to confirm the
A/C system is operating properly, or use a DRBIII(R) scan tool to diagnose the A/C system control and distribution systems.
MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The front blower speed and rear blower speed (if equipped with rear HVAC) must be set to High and the evaporator temperature sensor must be greater
than 13° C (55° F) or the test will fail immediately. The test is activated by depressing the A/C and Rear Wipe/Wash buttons simultaneously and
holding them depressed for no less than five seconds. The Rear Wipe/Wash and A/C LEDs will blink on and off until the test is complete. If the LEDs
stop blinking before two minutes, then the cool down test has been completed successfully. If the two minutes expire without the expansion valve
temperature reaching -6° C (20° F) less than the outside air temperature, then the cool down test has been failed and further A/C system diagnosis is
required. If the test is failed, the LEDs will continue to blink until the vehicle has been driven for greater than 13 km (8 miles).
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The ambient air temperature in the room where the vehicle will be tested must be a minimum of 21° C (70° F) for this test. The test is activated by
depressing the A/C and PWR buttons simultaneously and holding them depressed for no less than four seconds. The snowflake icon and the DELAY
text in the ATC display will blink on and off alternately until the test is complete. If the snowflake icon and the DELAY text stop blinking before two
minutes, then the cool down test has been completed successfully. If the two minutes expire without the evaporator temperature reaching -6° C (20° F)
less than the evaporator initial temperature, then the cool down test has been failed and further A/C system diagnosis is required. If the test is failed, the
snowflake icon and the DELAY text will continue to blink across ignition cycles until the vehicle has been driven for greater than 13 km (8 miles).
