DEFINITION: Time required to defrost the windscreen is longer than usual.

Were you sent here from Symptoms or another diagnostic table?

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Go to or Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Automatic .

1. Start the engine.
2. Select the DEFROST mode.
3. Select the maximum blower speed.

Does sufficient air flow from the defroster outlets?

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Measure the engine operating temperature.

Does engine reach normal operating temperature?

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1. Select the minimum blower speed.
2. Select the warmest temperature setting.
3. Feel the temperature of the inlet and outlet hoses at the heater core.

Does the inlet heater hose feel warmer than the outlet heater hose?

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Test the operation of the A/C compressor clutch.

Does the A/C compressor clutch engage?

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Repair the A/C compressor clutch. Refer to Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Perform the A/C system performance test. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .

Is the A/C system operating within the specifications?

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Repair the low engine temperature concern. Refer to Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test

Inspect for correct operation of the recirculation door.

Is the recirculation door operating correctly?

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Repair the air delivery concern.

Is the repair complete?

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Repair the heating concern. Refer to Heating Performance Diagnostic .

Is the repair complete?

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Repair the A/C performance concern. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .

Is the repair complete?

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Repair the recirculation door concern.

Is the repair complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

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