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I HAVE A 2003 TAHOE W/ REAR HEAT AND AIR.. I NOTICED THE TEMP CONTROL WOULD NOT CHANGE THE TEMP. TOOK THE ACCESS PANEL OF TO LOOK AT THE TEMP SWITCH AND THE ROOF , FLOOR CONTROL SWITCH TEMP SWITCH WAS NOT MOVING WHILE CHANGING TEMP
Optional Information: 2003 Chevrolet TAHOE Z71 5.3 VORTEC Already Tried: I TRIED TO TAKE SWITCH FROM MODE CONTROL SAME PART# XXXXXX AND PUT IT IN PLACE OF TEMP SWITCH
Hello rob 1093 and welcome to just answer.which temp. switch didn't change, front rear left right?Is it the mode or the temperature that is not changing?Best regardsBilly
IT WAS THE TEMP SWITCH THAT WOULDNT CHANGE.. SO I TOOK THE MODE SWITCH OUT AND PUT IT IN PLACE OF THE TEMP SWITCH.. THEN IT ACT LIKE IT WANTED TO MOVE WHEN I CHANGED THE TEMP ON THE REAR CONTROLS..
Ok...I dont think they are interchangeble so you will have to get the correct actuator and please Notice: In order to avoid actuator damage, DO NOT apply power to the actuator when it is not installed in the HVAC module.Also it is possible that NOW you will have to replace both actuators. If you can tell me what type of system do you have a can send some more info(manual or automatic hvac)and just to confirm, are you changing the rear hvac actuator.Billy
I AM WORKING ON THE REAR HVAC LOCATED ON PASS. SIDE REAR NEXT TO THIRD ROW SEATS.. THERE ARE TO ACUATORS WITH LITTLE MOTORS INSIDE WITH GEARS IN THEM ALSO.. THAT OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOORS INSIDE THE REAR HVAC UNIT.. THE ONE CLOSEST TO THE FRONT OF UNIT CONTROLS FLOOR VENT OR ROOF VENTS .. THE ACTUATOR IN THE BACK OF UNIT CONTROLS THE TEMP. SETTINGS . THE REAR CONTROLS CAN BE TURNED ON BY THE DRIVER OR BY THE REAR PASSENGERS ... THE CONTROLS HAVE MANUAL OR AUTO ON THEM.. AND I DID HOOK THEM UP WITHOUT BEING ATTACHED TO UNIT.. WHOOPS WE NOTICED THAT SOMEONE OTHER THAN ME MAYBE A PREVIOUS OWNER MAY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS BECAUSE WE FOUND THE FUSE FOR THE REAR CLIMATE CONTROL THEY REPLACED O 10 AMP FUSE WITH A 30 AMP...
hello again, Ok...so if you have powered up the actuator without installing them to the hvac module/box they are pretty much useless now. you will have to get new ones.Both, the temperature control actuator and the mode actuator.I assume you also had taken them apart, since now you now it has gears and motors inside of them : ). I really think you should get new ones for the rear. they have been giving all sorts of problems for us (techs) in the past anyhow. So now you should disconnect the battery, replace both actuators (make sure they are bolted in place before proceeding any further) reconnect the battery.Then perform the calibration procedure as follows.If you feel my answer was helpful, please click the ACCEPT button. Feedback & Bonuses are always welcome.Best regards,Billy.
When replacing the HVAC control module it will be necessary to allow the HVAC control module to perform a calibration process. When installing the HVAC control module be sure to perform the following:
Important: Do not adjust any controls on the HVAC control module while the HVAC control module is self-calibrating. If interrupted, improper HVAC performance will result.
When replacing the HVAC actuator it will be necessary to allow the HVAC control module to perform a calibration process. When installing the HVAC actuator be sure to perform one of the following:
WHY DO U THINK THEY REPLACED THAT FUSE WITH 30 AMP WHEN IT CALLED FOR A 10 AMP... I SPOKE WITH ANOTHER ASE CERT. MECH THAT DOES MY WARRANTY WORK AND HE SAID THOSE ACUATORS HARDLY EVERY GO BAD.. AND I WILL DEFINITLY GIVE U A BONUS...
Hmmm...did you say BONUS? To show you that I'm hard at work for you and also better then the ASE certified technitian who does your warranty work ( AFTER ALL, I"M A GRAND MASTER TECH. FOR A REASON) : ) Im sending you a bulletin that may explain the original temperature control related problem that you were experiencing.The bad news is that you will have to replace the two actuators as wel as the auxiliary hvac control module assembly.So much for hardly ever going bad : )Please read this information carefuly and perform repairs accordingly.I will look into the fuse question, and get back to you.
This bulletin is being revised to correct one of the blower motor control module part numbers. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-01-39-015 (Section 01 -- HVAC).
Some customers may comment on one or more of the following conditions:
Technicians may find that Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) B0434 and/or B3764 have been set.
These conditions may be caused by HVAC actuators that hunt for the correct position. This cycling may cause a clicking or ticking noise.
An overtravel of the HVAC system control doors may cause one or more of the above system conditions. If an overtravel occurs, a DTC will be set, and the door will go to a preset default position.
When a system door defaults, that door will stay at the default position until the DTC is cleared. Clearing the DTC will allow the door to operate properly until the overtravel condition reoccurs. The following table lists the DTCs that may have been set and the door that is associated with that code.
Overtravel DTC
System Door Affected
B0434
Auxiliary (rear) Air Temperature Actuator
B3764
Auxiliary (rear) Mode Actuator
Technicians are to replace the auxiliary (rear) HVAC control module with the part number listed in the table below. Refer to the Auxiliary Heater and Air Conditioning Control Module Replacement procedure in SI for more information. This module contains a new calibration to compensate for the actuator overtravel condition and the hunting/clicking noises. The new calibration effectively eliminates DTCs B0434 and B3764. The new control module also eliminates the default position of the doors associated with the DTC. The new control module will allow door travel from counts 0 to 255 without setting a DTC or defaulting the door.
The new auxiliary HVAC control module is compatible with either the first or second design blower motor control module. When using the new auxiliary HVAC control module, the customer may notice a slight increase in the rear blower motor speed (approximately 50 rpm) at a given setting, as compared to the blower motor speed at the same setting with the original HVAC control module. If the customer comments that the increase in blower speed at a given setting is objectionable, the blower motor control module may be replaced with the second design part listed below to correct the slight increase in speed.
The revised auxiliary HVAC control module should not be used unless one or both of the DTCs are set or one or more of the conditions listed above are present. The revised auxiliary HVAC control module will not correct any other DTC or Air Conditioning (A/C) performance concern.
Part Number
Description
Qty
15832319
Module Assembly-Auxiliary Heater & A/C Control
1
The blower motor control modules listed below should not be used unless the customer finds the change in blower speeds between the original and the new auxiliary HVAC control modules objectionable.
Part Description
Vehicle Application
Quantity
89024926
Module Assembly, Auxiliary Heater & A/C Control (Auxiliary Blower Motor Control Module) (Second Design)
Escalade, Tahoe, Yukon (vehicles with a short wheelbase)
89018849
Escalade ESV, Suburban, Yukon XL (vehicles with a long wheelbase)
rear hvac fuse IS NORMALLY a 30 AMP fuse.
I UNDERSTAND REPLACING THE TWO MODULES.. BUT THE AUX HVAC CONTROL MODULE.. WERE THE HELL IS THAT... AND I HAVE NO TICKING NOISE. ONLY PROBLEMS CHANGING MODES AND TEMPS... I GUESS IF I NOTICE A SPEED UP IN AIR FLOW I CAN CHANGE HVAC CONT. MODULE...IS THAT WHAT THE BULLETIN SAID? DID I READ THAT RIGHT? AND I HAVENT TAKEN THE TRUCK TO HIS SHOP YET.. ONLY SPOKE WITH HIM.. I WISH I COULD TALK TO U ON PHONE... IT WOULD MAKE THIS A WHOLE LOT EASIER..
You dont necessary hear the a noise, read the bulletin carefully again.(some MAY comment on ONE OR MORE of the following)
Experience: Over 25 years experience,GM grand master for 8 years,certified smog and government safety inspector