Grand Caravan V6-3.3L Flex Fuel (2008)
the front A/C-heater control. All controls are identified by ISO graphic symbols.
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
The front manual dual zone A/C-heater control and integral computer (1) is located in the instrument panel and contains:
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three rotary temperature controls (2, 7 and 10) to select the separate temperatures for both of the front comfort zones and the rear comfort zone
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five push button mode controls (3 and 5) to select the position of the discharged air for the driver and front passenger comfort zones. An indicator
lamp illuminates in each of the controls when selected.
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a rotary control knob for front fan speed selection and turning the heater-A/C system off (4).
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a push button air recirculation control (6). An indicator lamp illuminates in the control when selected.
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a push button rear window defogger on/off control (8). An indicator lamp illuminates in the control when selected. The rear window defogger
system operates and the indicator lamp illuminates in the control even when the heating-A/C system is turned off.
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two push button front heated seat controls (9 and 12). Each control has indicator lamps that illuminate when selected.
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a rotary control knob for rear fan speed selection and turning the rear heater-A/C system off (11). This control has a position for locking out the
rear heater-A/C controls, allowing only the driver and front seat passenger control of the rear heating-A/C system.
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a push button A/C on/off control (13). An indicator lamp illuminates in the control when the A/C system is in operation.
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computer logic that remembers the settings of the controls when the ignition is turned off and retains those settings after a restart. If the system is
off when the ignition is turned off it will be off when the engine is restarted, etc.
The front A/C-heater control utilizes integrated circuitry and information carried on the controller area network (CAN) IHS bus to monitor many sensors
and switch inputs throughout the vehicle. In response to those inputs, the internal circuitry and programming of the A/C-heater control allows it to
control the electronic functions and features of the MTC heating-A/C system.
The front A/C-heater control is diagnosed using a scan tool.
Prior to replacing an A/C-heater control, check for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to the heating-A/C systems and run the calibration
procedure to verify that the concern is not a system issueSee: Service and Repair/Procedures/HVAC Actuator Calibration Procedure.
The front A/C-heater control cannot be repaired and must be replaced if inoperative or damaged.
REAR CONTROL PANEL
The rear MTC A/C-heater control (1) is located in the rear overhead console and allows intermediate seat passengers to adjust rear air distribution,
temperature and blower motor speed when the rear heating-A/C system primary on/off control in the front A/C-heater control in the instrument panel is
set to the on position and the rear heater-A/C controls are NOT locked out by the driver and front seat passenger.
The rear A/C-heater control contains:
