Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Temperature Control Actuator Repair Procedures

21steps
~126min
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.
  3. Make sure the temperature control actuator moves to the cool position when 12 V is applied to terminal 3 and ground terminal 7. Make sure the temperature control actuator moves to the warm position when the connections are reversed.
    Pin No. Function
    1 -
    2 -
    3 Cool Position
    4 Sensor (+5V)
    5 Feedback Signal
    6 Sensor Ground
    7 Warm Position
  4. Connect the temperature control actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition on.
  6. Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.
  7. If the measured voltage does not meet the specification, check the operation by replacing the existing temperature control actuator with a new genuine part. Then determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.

Diagnosis Using GDS

  1. The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system can quickly diagnose faulty parts using the Global Diagnostic System (GDS).
    The Diagnostic System (GDS) provides the following information. (1) Self-diagnosis: Check the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and display. (2) Current data: Check the input/output status of the system. (3) Actuation test: Check the operating status of the system. (4) Additional functions: Other controls such as system option and zero point adjustment.
  2. Select "Vehicle Model" and the system to be checked to inspect the vehicle with the tester.
  3. Select the "CURRENT DATA" menu to check the current input/output status. The input/output data for the sensors related to the temperature control actuator can be checked.
  4. To perform a forced operation of the temperature control actuator input factors, select "ACTUATION TEST".

Replacement

[Driver Side]
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the emergency pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Emergency Pad Lower Panel")
  3. Remove the driver side air vent duct (A) after loosening the screw.
  4. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the driver side temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  7. Remove the glove box upper cover assembly. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Upper Cover Assembly")
  8. Remove the passenger side air vent duct (A) after loosening the screw.
  9. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the passenger side temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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