Actuator Check

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ACTUATOR CHECK

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position while pressing the A/C control AUTO switch and R/F (Recirculation/Fresh) switch simultaneously.
As each damper, motor and relay automatically operate the actuator check at 1 second intervals from step No. 1 to No. 10 continuously, check the temperature and air flow visually and by hand.

Fig 1: Locating A/C Control Auto & R/F Switch

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If a slower display is desired, press the d temperature up switch and change the display in the step operation. Each time the temperature up switch is pressed, the display changes by 1 step.

HINT:

Codes are displayed from the smaller to the larger numbers in order.
To cancel the check mode, press the "OFF" switch.

DISPLAY CODE AND CONDITIONS

Step No.	Display code	Conditions
		Blower level	Air flow vent	Air inlet damper	Magnetic clutch	Air mix damper
1	0	0	FACE	FRESH	OFF	"COOL" side (Fully closed)
2	1	1	FACE	FRESH	OFF	"COOL" side (Fully closed)
3	2	14	FACE	FRESH	ON	"COOL" side (Fully closed)
4	3	14	FACE	RECIRCULATION/FRESH	ON	"COOL" side (Fully closed)
5	4	14	FACE	RECIRCULATION	ON	"COOL"/"HOT" (50% opened)
6	5	14	B/L	RECIRCULATION	ON	"COOL"/"HOT" (50 % opened)
7	6	14	FOOT (MANUAL)	RECIRCULATION	ON	"HOT" side (Fully opened)
8	7	14	FOOT (AUTO)	RECIRCULATION	ON	"HOT" side (Fully opened)
9	8	14	FOOT/DEF	RECIRCULATION	ON	"HOT" side (Fully opened)
10	9	31	DEF	RECIRCULATION	ON	"HOT" side (Fully opened)