INSUFFICIENT AIR (OR NO AIR) BLOWN FROM VENTS [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER]
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DESCRIPTION
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• Problem with each vent and/or duct
• Airflow mode does not change
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• ROOM 15 A fuse malfunction
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between battery positive terminal and climate control unit
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between climate control unit and each actuator / sensor
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between climate control unit and airflow mode actuator position sensor
• Climate control unit connector malfunction or poor connection
• Airflow mode actuator connector malfunction or poor connection
• Airflow mode actuator malfunction
• Airflow mode link malfunction
• Airflow mode door malfunction
• Climate control unit malfunction
• Vent or duct malfunction (clogging, deformation, air leakage, improper operation)
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Diagnostic Procedure
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Inspection |
Action |
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1
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INSPECT FUSE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Remove the ROOM 15 A fuse.
• Is the fuse normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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If the fuse is blown:
• Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between ROOM 15 A fuse and climate control unit terminal.
If there is a common connector:
If there is no common connector:
• Replace the fuse.
If the fuse is damaged:
• Replace the fuse.
Then go to Step 24.
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2*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (OPEN CIRCUIT) IS IN B+ SIGNAL WIRING HARNESS (BETWEEN FUSE BLOCK AND CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT) OR ELSEWHERE
• Disconnect the climate control unit connector.
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side).
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is the voltage B+?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and fuse block terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.
Go to Step 24.
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3*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C UNIT OR AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Connect the climate control unit connector.
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure and record voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side) when airflow mode at VENT and DEFROSTER.
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is voltage normal?
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Yes
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Go to Step 21.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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4*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN POSITION SENSOR OR ELSEWHERE
• Measure voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side) when temperature setting to MAX HOT and MAX COLD.
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Are voltages normal?
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Yes
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Go to Step 7.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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5*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY OR GROUND) IS IN POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY OR ELSEWHERE
• Measure voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side).
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is voltage approx. 5 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and each actuator / sensor terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 24.
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6*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY) IS IN POSITION SENSOR GROUND OR ELSEWHERE
• Measure voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side).
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is voltage below 1.0 V?
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Yes
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Refer to wiring diagram and inspect for open circuit following.
With dual type climate control unit:
• Between climate control unit terminal 1N and junction point to actuators / sensors (position sensor power supply).
• Between climate control unit terminal 1J and junction point to actuators / sensors (position sensor ground).
With single type climate control unit:
• Between climate control unit terminal H and junction point to actuators / sensors (position sensor power supply).
• Between climate control unit terminal E and junction point to actuators / sensors (position sensor ground).
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part or wiring harness.
Go to Step 24.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and each actuator / sensor terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 24.
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7*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY) IS IN WIRING HARNESS (AIRFLOW MODE POSITION SIGNAL) OR ELSEWHERE
• Is voltage B+, at Step 3?
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Yes
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and airflow mode actuator terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.
Go to Step 24.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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8
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INSPECT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Inspect the climate control unit connector engagement and connection condition.
• Is the connector normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Reconnect the climate control unit connector properly.
Go to Step 24.
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9
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INSPECT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONDITION
• Disconnect the climate control unit connector.
• Inspect the connector and terminals (corrosion, damage, pin disconnection).
• Are the connector and terminals normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair/replace the connector or terminal.
Go to Step 24.
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10
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INSPECT AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION
• Inspect the airflow mode actuator connector engagement and connection condition.
• Is the connector normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Reconnect the airflow mode actuator connector properly.
Go to Step 24.
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11
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INSPECT AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONDITION
• Disconnect the airflow mode actuator connector.
• Inspect the connector and terminals (corrosion, damage, pin disconnection).
• Are the connector and terminals normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair/replace the connector or terminal.
Go to Step 24.
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12*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (LACK OF CONTINUITY) IS IN WIRING HARNESS (AIRFLOW MODE POSITION SIGNAL) OR ELSEWHERE
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and airflow mode actuator terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 24.
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13*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (SHORT TO GROUND) IS IN WIRING HARNESS (AIRFLOW MODE POSITION SIGNAL) OR ELSEWHERE
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminal (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and airflow mode actuator terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 24.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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14*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (OPEN CIRCUIT) IS IN POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY OR ELSEWHERE
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminal (wiring harness-side) and junction point to other actuators / sensors (position sensor power supply).
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between airflow mode actuator terminal and junction point to other actuators / sensor terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.
Go to Step 24.
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15*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION (OPEN CIRCUIT) IS IN POSITION SENSOR GROUND OR ELSEWHERE
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminal (wiring harness-side) and junction point to other actuators / sensors (position sensor ground).
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between airflow mode actuator terminal and junction point to other actuators / sensor terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for an open circuit.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.
Go to Step 24.
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16*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR OR WIRING HARNESS (BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR)
• Connect the climate control unit connector.
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side).
• Are voltages normal?
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Yes
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Go to Step 20.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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17*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Disconnect the climate control unit connector.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and airflow mode actuator terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness.
Go to Step 24.
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18*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO B+ BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side).
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Are voltages approx. 0 V?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and airflow mode actuator terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.
Go to Step 24.
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19*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
With dual type climate control unit:
With single type climate control unit:
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between climate control unit terminal and airflow mode actuator terminal.
If there is a common connector:
• Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to ground.
• Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If there is no common connector:
• Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.
Go to Step 24.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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20
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INSPECT AIRFLOW MODE ACTUATOR
• Inspect airflow mode actuator.
• Is airflow mode actuator normal?
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Yes
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Replace the climate control unit.
Go to Step 24.
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No
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Replace the airflow mode actuator.
Then go to Step 24.
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21
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INSPECT AIRFLOW MODE LINK
• Inspect airflow mode links.
• Are the above items normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Apply grease to links.
If any links are damaged, replace malfunctioning part.
Then go to Step 24.
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22
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INSPECT AIRFLOW MODE DOOR
• Inspect airflow mode door.
• Are the above items normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Remove the obstruction, or install door in proper position.
If any doors are cracked or damaged, replace them.
Then go to Step 24.
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23
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VERIFY DUCT INSTALLATION CONDITION
• Are the following ducts installed properly?
(See DASHBOARD REMOVAL.)
(See DASHBOARD INSTALLATION.)
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Yes
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Inspect ducts for restriction, deformity, and air leakage, then go to the next step.
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No
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Install the incorrectly installed ducts properly, then go to the next step.
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24
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VERIFY THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM DOES NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR
• Is air discharged from vent?
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Yes
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Troubleshooting completed.
Explain repairs to customer.
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No
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Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from Step 1 if the malfunction recurs.
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