INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: Air outlets changeover is impossible.




COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM


If the air conditioner outlets changeover is impossible, the mode selection damper control motor or the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU) may be faulty.

PROBABLE CAUSES



  • Malfunction of the mode selection damper control motor
  • Malfunction of the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU)

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE


STEP 1. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code


Check that the diagnosis code related to the air conditioner is not set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Carry out the diagnosis code procedures. Refer to .
Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. M.U.T.-III actuator test


Carry out the actuator test. (Refer to ).
Item 08: Air outlet c/o damper: (Select "position reset".)

Q. Is the check result normal?

This diagnosis is complete.
Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check of open circuit in IG1, M/MA, M/MA’ M/MB and M/MB’ line between mode selection damper control motor and heater control panel assembly (A/C-ECU) connector.


Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.

STEP 4. Replace the mode selection damper control motor, and recheck the trouble symptom.


Check that the air outlets can be changed.
note Whenever the motor is replaced, initialise the motor position by using the Actuator Test.

Q. Is the check result normal?

This diagnosis is complete.
Replace the heater controller assembly (A/C-ECU).