Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Ignition "OFF"
Disconnect the connector of temperature control actuator.
Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the hot position when connecting 12V to the terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.
Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting in the reverse.

Driver

Fig 1: Temperature Control Actuator Connector Terminal Identification (Driver)
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Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6 (Driver).

Specification

VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

Door position	Voltage (5-6)	Error detecting
Max. cooling	0.4 ± 0.15V	Low voltage: 0.1V or less
Max. heating	4.6 ± 0.15V	High voltage: 4.9V or more

Passenger

Fig 2: Temperature Control Actuator Connector Terminal Identification (Passenger)

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Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 7 (Passenger).

Specification

VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

Door position	Voltage (6-7)	Error detecting
Max. cooling	0.4 ± 0.15V	Low voltage: 0.1V or less
Max. heating	4.6 ± 0.15V	High voltage: 4.9V or more

It will feedback current position of actuator to controls.

If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known-good temperature control actuator and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace the temperature control actuator.