The air temperature actuator is a 5-wire bi-directional electric motor that incorporate a feedback potentiometer. Low reference, 5-volt reference, position signal, and 2 control circuits enable the actuators to operate. The control circuits use either a 0 or 12-volt value to coordinate the actuator movement. When the actuator is at rest, both control circuits have a value of 0 volts. In order to move the actuator, the HVAC control module grounds one of the control circuits while providing the other with 12 volts. The HVAC control module reverses the polarity of the control circuits to move the actuator in the opposite direction. When the actuator shaft rotates, the potentiometer's adjustable contact changes the door position signal between 0-5 volts.

Observe the mode and recirculation actuator operation using the following operation:

1. Ignition ON, engine ON, blower motor switch in the MAX speed position
2. A/C switch in the ON position
3. Mode switch in the Panel or Bi-Level position
4. Press the recirculation switch; press the outside air switch

⇒	Observe the recirculation door for proper movement to the Recirc position. If the movement is not correct refer to Air Delivery Improper .

Observe the following operation for proper A/C compressor operation:

1. Blower motor switch in the Max speed position
2. Mode switch in the MAX A/C position
3. Temperature switch in the coldest position

If the A/C compressor does not engage, refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Malfunction .

Observe the blower motor operation at various and desired speeds. If the speeds are not correct, refer to Blower Motor Malfunction .

Inspect the air temperature door and the air temperature actuator for the following conditions:

Schematic Reference

HVAC Schematics

Connector End View Reference

HVAC Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the recirc actuator harness connector at the air temperature actuator.
2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8 to 5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.

4. Verify the appropriate scan tool parameter is less than 3 counts.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 2 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit terminal 1. Verify the appropriate scan tool actuator parameter is greater than 250 counts.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.

6. Connect a test lamp between control circuit A terminal 4 and control circuit B terminal 5.
7. Command the actuator in both directions with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF with each command.

⇒	If the test lamp remains always ON or always OFF during either commands, test for an open, short to ground, or short to voltage on either control circuit. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.

8. If all circuits test normal, replace the air temperature actuator.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.