How do you change a temperature control module

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It is most likely that you have a sticking air temperature or blend door that is warped and or the electric actuator motor is defective. When the door warps it usually ruins the little drive motor gearbox.

Have it check for codes , an scan data checked on a factory scan tool ! The temp.blend actuator is electronically controlled by the HVAC control panel . Do you hear any clicking behind the dash ? Is it manual or automatic climate control ?
Air Temperature Actuator
The air temperature actuators are a 5-wire bi-directional electric motor that incorporates a feedback potentiometer. Ignition 3 voltage, low reference, control, 5-volt reference and position signal circuits enable the actuator to operate. The control circuit uses either a 0, 2.5 or 5-volt signal to command the actuator movement. When the actuator is at rest, the control circuit value is 2.5 volts. A 0 or 5 volt control signal commands the actuator movement in opposite directions. When the actuator shaft rotates, the potentiometers adjustable contact changes the door position signal between 0-5 volts.
The HVAC control module uses a range of 0-255 counts to index the actuator position. The door position signal voltage is converted to a 0-255 count range. When the module sets a commanded, or targeted, value, the control signal is changed to either 0 or 5 volts depending upon the direction that the actuator needs to rotate to reach the commanded value. As the actuator shaft rotates the changing position signal is sent to the module. Once the position signal and the commanded value are the same, the module changes the control signal to 2.5 volts.
DTC'S
B0174 is for the upper left air temperature sensor.
• B0179 is for the lower left air temperature sensor
B0414 is for the left air temperature actuator.
• B0408 is for the left air temperature actuator.

You may want to have it check for DTC'S diagnostic trouble codes . A code may point to the problem , these HVAC systems are very complex .
DTC B0248, B0268, B0408, B0418, B0428, or B3531
The HVAC door actuator is an electronic motor with a feedback potentiometer. The HVAC control module supplies power and ground to the actuator. The HVAC control module controls the direction of the actuator by changing the polarity of the control circuit. When the actuator reaches the desired position, voltage is removed from the control circuit. The HVAC control module determines the current position of the actuator by monitoring the feedback voltage of the door position signal circuit. The feedback potentiometer position is a function of the actuator position.
• Air flow control 3 circuit refers to the front mode actuator
• Air flow control 7 circuit refers to the recirc actuator.
• Temperature control 1 circuit refers to the driver air temperature actuator
• Temperature control 2 circuit refers to the passenger air temperature actuator
• Temperature control 3 circuit refers to the rear air temperature actuator
• Air flow control 10 circuit refers to the rear mode actuator
DTC Descriptors
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
• DTC B0248 Air Flow Control 3 Circuit
• DTC B0268 Air Flow Control 7 Circuit
• DTC B0408 Temperature Control 1 Circuit
• DTC B0418 Temperature Control 2 Circuit
• DTC B0428 Temperature Control 3 Circuit
• DTC B3531 Air Flow Control 10 Circuit

Your having air flow issues and temp. control !
DTC B0413, B0423, B0433, B3761, B3773, or B3782
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
• DTC B0413 Temperature Control 1 Feedback Circuit
• DTC B0423 Temperature Control 2 Feedback Circuit
• DTC B0433 Temperature Control 3 Feedback Circuit
• DTC B3761 Air Flow Control 3 Feedback Circuit
• DTC B3773 Air Flow Control 7 Feedback Circuit
• DTC B3782 Air Flow Control 10 Feedback Circuit

Do you know what a scan tool is ?
Install a scan tool.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
With a scan tool, command the appropriate actuator in both directions.
Does the actual parameter of the appropriate actuator change?

Depending if it's manual temp control or auto.............

Here's manual

1 - Air Temperature Sensor - Upper Left
2 - Air Temperature Actuator - Left
3 - Air Temperature Sensor - Lower Right
4 - Air Temperature Actuator - Right
5 - Mode Actuator
6 - Air Temperature Sensor - Upper Right
7 - Blower Motor
8 - Blower Motor Control Module
9 - Evaporator Temperature Sensor
10 - Air Temperature Sensor - Lower Left






Here's auto

1 - Mode Actuator
2 - Recirculation Actuator
3 - Blower Motor
4 - Blower Motor Control Module
5 - Air Temperature Actuator
6 - Evaporator Temperature Sensor

sounds like you have a temp door motor problem on the drivers side. the motors seize/stick and have to be replaced.

There is a little motor on the heater box under the dash that needs to be replaced. It's called a blend door actuator...

Your temperature control module is shorting out causing the variations. Or the temperature door module is bad. The easiest to change out is probably the temperature control module, it is the unit you can see in the dash that permits you to change the temperature.

Codes don't have a certain location, a code means a problem has occurred in a system of the electronics of the cars fuel control or emission control system.
P1401 NISSAN - EGR Temperature SensorPossible causes- EGR Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
- EGR Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty EGR Temperature Sensor
- Malfunction of EGR function, EGRC-BPT valve or EGRC-solenoid valve
- Blocked EGR passages When is the code detected?An excessively low voltage from the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) temperature sensor is sent to Engine Control Module (ECM) even when engine coolant temperature is low, or an excessively high voltage from the EGR temperature sensor is sent to ECM even when engine coolant temperature is high.
P1401 NISSAN Description The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) temperature sensor detects temperature changes in the EGR passage way. When the EGR valve opens, hot exhaust gases flow, and the temperature in the passage way changes. The EGR temperature sensor is a thermistor that modifies a voltage signal sent from the Engine Control Module (ECM). This modified signal then returns to the ECM as an input signal. As the temperature increases, EGR temperature sensor resistance decreases.
This sensor is not used to control the engine system. It is used only for the on board diagnosis

A educated guess I would have to say there is a problem with HVAC control module ! electronics you know ! But that's not the way to do things ! There could be codes stored in the module. The Chevy dealer my have a reflash bulletin for this problem . Then can reflash , reprogram the control module ! The first place to start is checking for codes in the HVAC module.
The HVAC control module is a class 2 device that interfaces between the operator and the HVAC system to maintain air temperature and distribution settings. The battery positive voltage circuit provides power that the control module uses for keep alive memory (KAM). If the battery positive voltage circuit loses power, all HVAC DTCs and settings will be erased from KAM. The body control module (BCM), which is the vehicle mode master, provides a device on signal.
Air Temperature Sensors The air temperature sensors are a 2-wire negative temperature co-efficient thermistor. The vehicle uses the following air temperature sensors:
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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

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Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly

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Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly-Auxiliary

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Upper Left Air Temperature Sensor

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Upper Right Air Temperature Sensor

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Lower Left Air Temperature Sensor

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Lower Right Air Temperature Sensor

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Upper Air Temperature Sensor-Auxiliary

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Lower Air Temperature Sensor-Auxiliary
A signal and low reference circuit enables the sensor to operate. As the air temperature surrounding the sensor increases, the sensor resistance decreases. The sensor signal voltage decreases as the resistance decreases. The sensor operates within a temperature range between -40?° to +101?°C (-40?° to +215?°F). The sensor signal varies between 0-5 volts.
The input of the duct air temperature sensors are different from the ambient and inside air temperature sensors. The HVAC control module converts the signal to a range between 0-255 counts. As the air temperature increases the count value will decrease.
If the HVAC control module or auxiliary HVAC control module detects a malfunctioning sensor, then the control module software will use a defaulted air temperature value. The default value for the ambient and inside air temperature sensors will be displayed on the scan tool. The default value for the duct air temperature sensors will not be displayed on the scan tool. The scan tool parameter for the duct air temperature sensors are the actual state of the signal circuit. The default action ensures that the HVAC system can adjust the inside air temperature near the desired temperature until the condition is corrected.
The ambient air temperature sensor mounts underhood and can be affected by city traffic, by idling, and by restarting a hot engine. Therefore, the HVAC control module filters the value of the ambient air temperature sensor for temperature display. The ambient air temperature value is updated under the following conditions: Or you can just buy a new control module an hope that it fixes it. $89.00 at www.partsgeek.com

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