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Heating And Air Conditioning
2000 Saturn LS1 L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION Heating And Air Conditioning
Circuit Chart:
CIRCUIT CHART
Circuit assignments for the body control module (BCM) relating to heating and air conditioning:
ELECTRIC REAR DEFROST
When the rear defrost input circuit 292 to the BCM is momentarily switched to ground (as when the rear defrost switch is pressed), the BCM will respond by grounding circuit 193, the coil of the rear defrost relay.
This action energizes the rear defrost relay providing power to circuit 293- rear defrost heater elements, circuit 683- heated mirror relay coil and circuit 683-rear defrost LED telltale. Momentarily switching circuit 292 to ground again will result in the BCM turning the rear defrost relay Off.
The first time in an ignition cycle that the rear defrost is activated, rear defrost will remain On for 15 minutes or until the ignition switch is turned OFF If rear defrost is activated again during the same ignition cycle, rear defrost will remain On for seven and a half minutes or until the ignition switch is turned Off.
A/C REQUEST
A/C request is made by the HVAC control head supplying voltage to circuit 66 to the BCM. The BCM will then request over the serial data link to the engine controller to operate the compressor. The BCM provides evaporator freeze protection by monitoring engine speed and ambient temperature.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.