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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Mode Control Actuator Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
14steps
~84min
3/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.
  3. Check that the mode control actuator operates in defrost mode when 12 V is applied to terminal 3 and terminal 4 is grounded. Check that the mode control actuator operates in vent mode when the connection is reversed.
    1. -
    2. -
    3. Defrost Mode
    4. Sensor Ground    		 5. Feedback signal
    6. Sensor (+5V)
    7. Vent mode
  4. Connect the mode control actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition on.
  6. Check the voltage between terminals 4 and 5. Specification With auto defog activated
    Door Position Voltage (V) Fault Detection
    vent 0,3 Low voltage:
    0.1 V or less
    Vent / Defrost 1,03
    Vent / Defrost
    / Floor    		 2,5
    Bi-Level 1,77
    Floor 3,23
    Mix 3,97
    Defog 4.7 High voltage:
    4.9 V or more

    It will report the current actuator position to the controls.
  7. If the measured voltage does not meet the specification, replace the mode control actuator with a known good actuator and check for proper operation.
  8. If the problem is resolved, replace the mode actuator.

Replacement

  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. Remove the brake pedal assembly. (Refer to Brake System - "Brake Pedal")
  5. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the mode control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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