Repair Procedures: Inspection
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- Switch "OFF" the ignition.
- Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.
- Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.
Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connected in reverse.
Mode control actuator [LH]
Mode control actuator [RH]
- Connect the mode control actuator connector.
- Switch "ON" the ignition.
- Check the voltage between terminals 4 and 5.DOOR POSITION AND VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Door position Voltage (V) Error detection Vent 0.3 ± 0.15 Low voltage: 0.1V or less Defrost 4.7 ± 0.15 High voltage: 4.9V or more It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.
- If the measured voltage is not within specification, substitute with a known-good mode control actuator and check for proper operation.
- Replace the mode control actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.