Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Mode Control Actuator Repair Procedures
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17steps
~102min
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Inspection
- Ignition switch OFF
- Disconnect the mode actuator connector.
- Check that the mode actuator operates in the defrost mode when 12 V is applied to terminal 3 and terminal 4 is grounded.
- Check that the mode actuator operates in the vent mode when the polarity is reversed.

1. -
2. -
3. Defrost Mode
4. Vent Mode5. Sensor Ground
6. Feedback Signal
7. 5 V (DC) - Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.
Door Position Voltage (5-6) Fault Detection vent 0.3 ± 0.15 V Low voltage: 0.1 V or less Defrost 4.7 ± 0.15 V High voltage: 4.9 V or more
It transmits the current position of the actuator to the control unit. - If the measured voltage does not meet the specification, replace the mode actuator with a known good actuator and check for proper operation.
- If the problem is resolved, replace the mode actuator.
Replacement
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the left side airbag cover (A).

- Remove the extension cover (A).

- Remove the lower airbag cover (A).

- Disconnect the diagnostic connector (A).

- Remove the reinforcement panel (A).

- Remove the shower duct (A).

- Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector (A).
- Loosen the mounting screw and remove the temperature control actuator (B).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Test yourself
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