VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Control Assembly: Customer Interest
A/C - Control Knobs Inoperative
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 08-01-39-006
Date: August 22, 2008
Subject:
HVAC Control Knobs Inoperative and HVAC System May Not Respond to Control Head Settings After a Remote Start Event (Reprogram HVAC
Control Module)
Models:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva
2008 Saturn VUE
with Remote Vehicle Start System (RPO AP3) and Automatic HVAC System (RPO C68)
Condition
Some customers may comment that after using the remote start, the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control knobs are inoperative.
Other customers may comment that the HVAC system may not respond to the control head settings after starting the vehicle with the Remote Start
Button.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a software anomaly within the HVAC control module that results in the control head locking up after using the remote
start.
Correction
A revised calibration has been developed to address this condition. Technicians are to reprogram the HVAC Control Module using the Service
Programming System (SPS) with the latest software available on TIS2WEB. Refer to the HVAC Control Module Programming and Setup procedures in
SI. As always make sure your Tech 2(R) is updated with the latest software version.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table above.
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