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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997ASTRO VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSFUNCTIONAL TEST/CHECKFUNCTIONAL TEST - WITHOUT A/C
1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Functional Test - Without A/C
1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Functional Test - Without A/C
Control Assembly Operational Chart:
TEST DESCRIPTION
Before beginning the functional test of the heater system, the vehicle should be idling with the coolant hot and the thermostat open. Coolant temperature should be 90 °C (194 °F). Even if a problem is found during any intermediate step of the functional test, the test should be completed before repair is started, refer to image for Control Assembly Operational Test.
TEST
1. Set the mode knob to "VENT" temperature knob to full "COLD" (Blue) position.
- Air at nearly the same temperature as the outside air should come from the instrument panel outlets.
- Air should not come from the floor outlets, the defroster nozzles or the side window defogger outlets.
2. Move the mode knob to the "HTR" position, temperature knob to full "HOT" (Red) position.
- Most of the air should come from the floor outlets with the remainder coming out of the defroster nozzles and defogger outlets and should be hot.
- Air should not come from the instrument panel outlets in the "HTR" position.
3. Move the mode knob from the "HTR" position to the "DEFROST" position.
- Most of the air should be discharged from the defroster nozzles and defogger outlets.
- A small amount of air should also be discharged from the floor outlets.
NOTE: For further system tests, Refer to Insufficient Heating. Testing and Inspection
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.