Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) System
The electronic manual temperature control (EMTC) system operation is determined by the settings on the climate control assembly. The EMTC system is composed of the EMTC module, blower motor resistor, mode door actuator, air inlet door actuator and temperature blend door actuator to control the various functions.
The blower motor switch:
- Sets the blower motor speed.
- Directs the blower motor path to ground through the blower motor resistor to allow blower motor operation in LO, MED LO and MED HI.
- Directs the blower motor path directly to ground, bypassing the blower motor resistor to allow blower motor operation in HI.
The A/C request switch:
- Can command the A/C compressor ON (when the function selector switch is in PANEL, FLOOR/PANEL, FLOOR/DEFROST and FLOOR) when the A/C request switch is pressed. Indicator illuminates when A/C request switch is toggled ON.
- Is inoperative in MAX A/C, OFF and DEFROST.
- Indicator illuminates when the function selector switch is in MAX A/C and cannot be toggled.
- Indicator does not illuminate in OFF and cannot be toggled.
- Indicator does not illuminate in DEFROST but can be toggled ON or OFF. The A/C compressor will operate regardless of indicator status if the outside air temperature is above 6°C (43°F).
- Is serviced only with the climate control assembly.
The function selector switch:
- Selects airflow direction.
- Is serviced only with the climate control assembly.
The air recirculation button:
- Selects either recirculated or outside air source.
- Recirculates air in any mode except DEFROST, if requested.
- Is disabled in MAX A/C or OFF mode where recirculated air only is used.
- Is disabled in DEFROST mode where outside air only is used.
- Is serviced only with the climate control assembly.
The EMTC module also includes:
- A rear window DEFROST button, refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
- Heated/cooled seat controls, refer to SEATING .
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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.