Repair Procedures: Inspection
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- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.
- Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.
Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the warm position when connected in reverse.
Pin NO Function 1 - 2 - 3 Cool position 4 Sensor (+5V) 5 Feedback signal 6 Sensor ground 7 Warm position - Connect the temperature control actuator connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the voltage between terminal 5 and 6.
- If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing temperature control actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.