Repair Procedures: Inspection
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- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
- Verify that the actuator operates to the recirculation position when 12V is connected to terminal 3 and ground to terminal 7.
Verify that the intake actuator operates to the recirculated air position when connected in reverse.
- Connect the intake actuator connector.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION
Door Position Voltage (V) Error Detecting Fresh air 0.3±0.15 Low voltage: 0.1V or less Recirculated air 4.7±0.15 High voltage: 4.9V or more It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.
- If the intake actuator does not operate well, substitute with a verified intake actuator and check for proper operation. Use the replaced actuator if it performs well.