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

B10C0-CONDENSER FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN (TIPM)

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
(C123) CONDENSER FAN CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
 
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 OPEN

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

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


No

3. CHECK 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 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.


Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.
Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No