automatic climate control 138 code 91 pa
doughboyee
07-11-2005, 10:05 AM
I need help from anyone who knows the auto climate control. Mine is giving a code 138 i know it is a pcm failure, but how do i fix it? all help will be great
HotZ28
07-11-2005, 05:54 PM
Random codes are set when anything out of the ordinary happens. Usually, it is best to just clear the code first, and see if it comes back, or another code pop's up with it. Most of the time you will have another code with a 138.
Auto Climate Control Diagnostics
This procedure will work on 1992 and 1994 models with ATC, and may possibly also work on 1988-1991 models.
The diagnostic mode also contains a data list mode and an override mode.
Be careful not to select modes 01 or 02, as these are different modes, and may cause problems.
If you suspect you are in the wrong mode, press OFF repeatedly until you exit to normal mode. If the temperature display flashes for 2 minutes when the ignition is turned to RUN, a trouble code is set.
1. Turn ignition to RUN. Press OFF and WARM (temperature up) buttons simultaneously.
2. Watch the segment test, then the trouble codes will be displayed.
3. Code Key:
00 - No codes
10 or 110 - Ambient Temp Sensor circuit open or shorted.
13 or 113 - In-Vehicle Temp Sensor circuit open or shorted.
15 or 115 - LH Solar Sensor circuit open or shorted.
35 or 135 - Data Line failure - HVAC Control Assembly
38 or 138 - Data Line failure - PCM
40 or 140 - Driver Air Mix Motor circuit open or shorted, or not calibrated
48 or 148 - Long Term Freon Loss
52 or 152 - Keep Alive Memory lost; sets with battery disconnected
66 or 166 - Low Freon
A number 1 prefix indicates a history trouble code
4. Press OFF twice once codes are displayed to end diagnostic mode, OR to clear trouble codes, press FAN DOWN three times (make sure 03 is displayed).
Once 03 is displayed, press FAN UP to clear trouble codes. Then repeatedly press OFF to end diagnostic mode.
Auto Climate Control Diagnostics
This procedure will work on 1992 and 1994 models with ATC, and may possibly also work on 1988-1991 models.
The diagnostic mode also contains a data list mode and an override mode.
Be careful not to select modes 01 or 02, as these are different modes, and may cause problems.
If you suspect you are in the wrong mode, press OFF repeatedly until you exit to normal mode. If the temperature display flashes for 2 minutes when the ignition is turned to RUN, a trouble code is set.
1. Turn ignition to RUN. Press OFF and WARM (temperature up) buttons simultaneously.
2. Watch the segment test, then the trouble codes will be displayed.
3. Code Key:
00 - No codes
10 or 110 - Ambient Temp Sensor circuit open or shorted.
13 or 113 - In-Vehicle Temp Sensor circuit open or shorted.
15 or 115 - LH Solar Sensor circuit open or shorted.
35 or 135 - Data Line failure - HVAC Control Assembly
38 or 138 - Data Line failure - PCM
40 or 140 - Driver Air Mix Motor circuit open or shorted, or not calibrated
48 or 148 - Long Term Freon Loss
52 or 152 - Keep Alive Memory lost; sets with battery disconnected
66 or 166 - Low Freon
A number 1 prefix indicates a history trouble code
4. Press OFF twice once codes are displayed to end diagnostic mode, OR to clear trouble codes, press FAN DOWN three times (make sure 03 is displayed).
Once 03 is displayed, press FAN UP to clear trouble codes. Then repeatedly press OFF to end diagnostic mode.
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