Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Ignition "ON"
Manually operate the control switch and measure the voltage of blower motor.

Select the control switch to raise voltage until high speed.

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of Blower Motor

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Specification

VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION CHART

Fan	Motor Voltage
Fan	Manual
First speed	4.0 ± 0.5V
Second speed	5.1 ± 0.5V
Third speed	6.2 ± 0.5V
Fourth speed	7.4 ± 0.5V
Fifth speed	8.6 ± 0.5V
Sixth speed	9.7 ± 0.5V
Seventh speed	10.8 ± 0.5V
Eighth speed	Battery

*AUTO COOLING: Auto speed (4.5V-B+)

*AUTO HEATING: Auto speed (4.5V-11.0V)

If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known-good power mosfet and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace the power mosfet.