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For 1990-2009 cars only

Improper Air Delivery or No Mode Shift

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the HVAC Blower Controls System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Heater Blower Controls System Check

2

Inspect the affected valve actuator for the following conditions:

    • Correct installation
    • Proper connection

Are the installations and connections in good condition?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Reinstall the valve actuator or repair the connections as needed.

Does the condition persist?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Heater Blower Controls System Check

4

  1. Disconnect the actuator from the valve.
  2. Inspect the valve for the following conditions:
  3. • Proper travel
    • Proper effort

Is the valve operating properly?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the valve as needed.

Does the condition persist?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Heater Blower Controls System Check

6

  1. Inspect the vacuum hose harness for proper vacuum delivery.
  2. Inspect the electrical harness for continuity.

Are the harnesses operating properly?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect the actuator for proper operation. Repair the actuator as needed. Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Heater Blower Controls System Check

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8

  1. Repair the harnesses as needed.
  2. Perform the HVAC functional inspection. Refer to Vacuum Hose Harness Replacement .

Does the condition persist?

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Go to Heater Blower Controls System Check