Important: To avoid misdiagnosis, complete Diagnostic System Check table before beginning vacuum diagnosis.
• | Vacuum should be approximately 60 kPa (18 psi) with engine running. |
• | Vacuum should remain at approximately 60 kPa (18 psi) when engine is turned OFF. |
• | Check for vacuum to the mode valve actuators by noting mode valve actuator position. When vacuum is applied, the actuator will retract, refer to the Air Delivery Vacuum Distribution table. |
• | If a vacuum actuator retracts when it should not, replace the heater-A/C control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console for service procedure. |
• | If a vacuum actuator does not retract when it should, check for vacuum leaks, collapsed vacuum hoses or binding valves. If OK, replace the vacuum/electric solenoid. |
Defrost Solenoid | Heater Solenoid | B-Level Solenoid | Air Inlet-Recirc Solenoid | Air Inlet-Outside Solenoid | A/C Solenoid | Abnormal Condition Reference | |
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Vacuum Hose Color | Yellow | Red | Brown | Orange | Orange | Blue | -- |
Vacuum Actuator | Heater/ Defrost Valve | Heater/ Defrost Valve | A/C Bi-Level Valve | Air Inlet Valve | Air Inlet Valve | A/C Bi-Level Valve | -- |
Off Mode | Vent | Vent | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Air Recirculation Inoperative |
Upper Mode | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Refer to Instrument Panel Outlets Inoperative |
Vent Mode | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Air Recirculation Inoperative |
Lower Mode | Vent | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Heated Air Inoperative |
Defrost Mode | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Defrost Air Inoperative |