WINDSHIELD FOGGED [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]
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DESCRIPTION
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• A/C compressor does not operate while airflow mode is in DEFROSTER or HEAT/DEF modes
• Air intake mode does not change to FRESH while airflow mode is in DEFROSTER or HEAT/DEF modes
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• A/C compressor malfunction
• Air intake link malfunction
• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between climate control unit and air intake actuator
• Climate control unit connector malfunction or poor connection
• Air intake actuator connector malfunction or poor connection
• Air intake actuator malfunction
• Climate control unit malfunction
• Blower unit malfunction
• Air intake door malfunction
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With Potentiometer Type Air Intake Actuator
Diagnostic Procedure
Step |
Inspection |
Action |
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1
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COOL AIR BLOW OUT INSPECTION
• When both the A/C switch and airflow volume control dial in the climate control unit are on, does cool air blow out from the vent?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 1 of the following troubleshooting.
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2*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN BLOWER UNIT OR AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side) when air intake mode at RECIRCULATE and FRESH.
• Is voltage normal?
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Yes
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Go to Step 11.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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3
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Inspect the air intake 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 air intake actuator connector properly.
Go to Step 13.
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4
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONDITION
• Disconnect the air intake 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 13.
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5
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR
• Inspect air intake actuator.
• Is it normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Replace the air intake actuator, then go to Step 13.
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6
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INSPECT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION
• 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 13.
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7
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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 13.
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8*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Climate control unit and air intake actuator connectors disconnected.
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side).
• 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 air intake actuator terminal / evaporator temperature 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 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 13.
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9*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Climate control unit and air intake actuator connectors disconnected.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
• 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 air intake 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 13.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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10*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY OR OPEN BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Climate control unit and air intake actuator connectors disconnected.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
L.H.D.
R.H.D.
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Replace the climate control unit, then go to Step 13.
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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 air intake 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 13.
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11
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE LINK
• Inspect the air intake link.
• 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 the links. If any the links are damaged, replace the air intake actuator, then go to Step 13.
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12
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT OR AIR INTAKE DOOR
• Inspect the blower unit air intake 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 obstruction, or install the doors in the proper position. If any doors are cracked or damaged, replace them, then go to the next step.
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13
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CONFIRM THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS DO NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR
• Does the air intake mode change smoothly?
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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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With Mechanical Lock Type Air Intake Actuator
Diagnostic Procedure
Step |
Inspection |
Action |
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1
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COOL AIR BLOW OUT INSPECTION
• When both the A/C switch and airflow volume control dial in the climate control unit are on, does cool air blow out from the vent?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 1 of the following troubleshooting.
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2
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Inspect the air intake 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 air intake actuator connector properly.
Go to Step 13.
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3
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONDITION
• Disconnect the air intake 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 13.
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4*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR OR ELSEWHERE
• Air intake actuator connector disconnected.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side).
7-speed type airflow volume control dial
4-speed type airflow volume control dial
• Are voltages normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 6.
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5
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR
• Inspect air intake actuator.
• Is it normal?
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Yes
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Go to the Step 11.
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No
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Replace the air intake actuator, then go to Step 13.
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6
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INSPECT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION
• 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 13.
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7
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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 13.
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8*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Climate control unit and air intake actuator connectors disconnected.
• Connect the negative battery cable.
• Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
• Measure voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side).
7-speed type airflow volume control dial
4-speed type airflow volume control dial
• 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 air intake 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 13.
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9*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (SHORT TO GROUND BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Switch the ignition off.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Climate control unit and air intake actuator connectors disconnected.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
7-speed type airflow volume control dial
4-speed type airflow volume control dial
• 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 air intake 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 13.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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10*
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN WIRING HARNESS (LACK OF CONTINUITY OR OPEN BETWEEN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT AND AIR INTAKE ACTUATOR) OR ELSEWHERE
• Climate control unit and air intake actuator connectors disconnected.
• Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
L.H.D. (7-speed type airflow volume control dial)
L.H.D. (4-speed type airflow volume control dial)
R.H.D.
• Is there continuity?
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Yes
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Replace the climate control unit, then go to Step 13.
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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 air intake 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 13.
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11
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INSPECT AIR INTAKE LINK
• Inspect the air intake link.
• 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 the links. If any the links are damaged, replace the air intake actuator, then go to Step 13.
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12
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INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT OR AIR INTAKE DOOR
• Inspect the blower unit air intake 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 obstruction, or install the doors in the proper position. If any doors are cracked or damaged, replace them, then go to the next step.
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13
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CONFIRM THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOMS DO NOT RECUR AFTER REPAIR
• Does the air intake mode change smoothly?
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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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