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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD
Vacuum Control System Diagnostics
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Vacuum Control System Diagnostics
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Start engine. Turn blower motor on and select an air outlet mode. If air flows out the selected outlets, go to step 3. If air does not flow out the selected outlets, go to next step.
- If air flows out the correct outlets at first, but then changes during higher engine speeds, go to step 7. If air flow does not change outlets with increased engine speed, go to next step.
- Cycle HVAC controls through all modes. If air flows out selected outlets, go to step 18. If air does not flow out selected outlets, go to next step.
- Using a vacuum gauge, measure vacuum at manifold port that supplies HVAC control assembly. If there is full engine vacuum, go to step 6. If there is not full engine vacuum, go to next step.
- Repair the no vacuum condition. If the repair is complete, go to step 18.
- Using a vacuum gauge, measure vacuum at vacuum supply line at HVAC control assembly. See VACUUM DIAGRAM . If reading is the same as engine vacuum, go to step 11. If reading is not the same as engine vacuum, go to step 8.
- Disconnect vacuum supply line at HVAC control assembly and connect vacuum gauge to supply line. See VACUUM DIAGRAM . Turn engine off and monitor vacuum gauge. If vacuum dissipates after turning engine off, go to next step. If vacuum does not dissipate after turning engine off, go to step 11.
- Check for leaking or collapsed vacuum lines between engine and HVAC control assembly. If a leaking or collapsed line was found, go to next step. If a leaking or collapsed line was not found, go to step 10
- Repair or replace leaking or collapsed vacuum line. If repair is complete, go to step 18.
- Replace vacuum reservoir located in engine compartment. After repairs are complete, go to step 18.
- Using an external vacuum source, apply vacuum to appropriate vacuum line at HVAC vacuum control assembly connector. See VACUUM DIAGRAM . If the proper actuator retracts, go to step 17. If the proper actuator does not retract, go to next step.
- Check for leaking or collapsed vacuum lines between actuator and HVAC control assembly connector. If a leaking or collapsed vacuum line was found, go to step 9. If a leaking or collapsed line was not found, go to next step.
- Disconnect vacuum line from actuator. Apply an external vacuum source to actuator. If actuator retracts, go to next step. If actuator does not retract, go to step 16.
- With actuator disconnected, check actuator door for binding. If door moves freely, go to step 16. If door does not move freely, go to next step.
- Repair binding actuator door. If repair is complete, go to step 18.
- Replace actuator. See ACTUATORS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs are complete, go to step 18.
- Replace main HVAC control assembly. See MAIN HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If replacement is complete, go to next step.
- Cycle HVAC control assembly through all modes to verify proper operation. If the condition was corrected, system is okay.
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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.