2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

B10BE-CONDENSER FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW (TIPM)

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
(C123) CONDENSER FAN CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
 
CONDENSER FAN MOTOR
 
TIPM
 




Diagnostic Test

1. VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, erase TIPM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, and turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, actuate the Condenser Fan.
With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.

Does this DTC reset?

Yes


No

2. CHECK (C123) CONDENSER FAN CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
Disconnect the Condenser Fan Motor harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (C123) Condenser Fan Control Output circuit between ground and the Condenser Fan Motor harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

Yes


No

3. CHECK FOR A SHORTED CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

Reconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
Ignition on, engine not running.
With the scan tool, actuate the Condenser Fan.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C123) Condenser Fan Control Output circuit at the Condenser Fan Motor harness connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on and off?

Yes


No

4. INSPECT RELATED WIRING

NOTE: Before continuing, check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.


Turn the ignition off.
Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the related wiring harness and connectors.
Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No