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HVAC DTC Troubleshooting: 6
DTC indicator 6: A Problem in the Mode Control Motor Circuit, Linkage, Door, or Motor
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Problem verification:
Problem verification
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II). |
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Is DTC 6 indicated?
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Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the mode control motor circuit.? |
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Open wire check (MODE MTR DEF/M-DEF line):
Open wire check (MODE MTR DEF/M-DEF line)
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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). |
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Disconnect the following connectors.
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Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
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Test condition |
IG LOCK (0) |
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HVAC control unit 32P connector : disconnected |
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Mode control motor 7P connector: disconnected |
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Test circuit |
MODE MTR DEF/M-DEF |
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Test point 1 |
HVAC control unit 32P connector No. 7 (GRN) |
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Test point 2 |
Mode control motor 7P connector No. 6 (GRN) | |
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Is there continuity?
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The MODE MTR DEF/M-DEF wire is not open. Go to step 3. |
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Repair an open in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the mode control motor.? |
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Open wire check (MODE MTR VENT/M-VENT line):
Open wire check (MODE MTR VENT/M-VENT line)
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Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.
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Test condition |
IG LOCK (0) |
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HVAC control unit 32P connector: disconnected |
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Mode control motor 7P connector: disconnected |
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Test circuit |
MODE MTR VENT/M-VENT |
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Test point 1 |
HVAC control unit 32P connector No. 8 (WHT) |
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Test point 2 |
Mode control motor 7P connector No. 7 (WHT) | |
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Is there continuity?
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The MODE MTR VENT/M-VENT wire is not open. Go to step 4. |
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Repair an open in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the mode control motor.? |
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Shorted wire check (MODE MTR DEF/M-DEF line):
Shorted wire check (MODE MTR DEF/M-DEF line)
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Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.
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Test condition |
IG LOCK (0) |
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HVAC control unit 32P connector: disconnected |
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Mode control motor 7P connector: disconnected |
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Test circuit |
MODE MTR DEF |
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Test point 1 |
HVAC control unit 32P connector No. 7 (GRN) |
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Test point 2 |
Body ground | |
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Is there continuity?
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Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the mode control motor.? |
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The MODE MTR DEF/M-DEF wire is OK. Go to step 5. |
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Shorted wire check (MODE MTR VENT/M-VENT line):
Shorted wire check (MODE MTR VENT/M-VENT line)
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Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.
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Test condition |
IG LOCK (0) |
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HVAC control unit 32P connector: disconnected |
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Mode control motor 7P connector: disconnected |
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Test circuit |
MODE MTR VENT |
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Test point 1 |
HVAC control unit 32P connector No. 8 (WHT) |
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Test point 2 |
Body ground | |
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Is there continuity?
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Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the mode control motor.? |
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The MODE MTR VENT/M-VENT wire is OK. Go to step 6. |
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Mode control motor check:
Mode control motor check
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Is the mode control motor OK?
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