Important: In order to avoid misdiagnosis, complete Diagnostic System Check before beginning vacuum diagnosis.
• | The vacuum should be approximately 124 kPa (18 psi) with the engine running. |
• | The vacuum should remain at approximately 124 kPa (18 psi) when the engine is turned OFF. |
• | Test for vacuum to the mode valve actuators by noting the mode valve actuator position. When vacuum is applied, the actuator will retract. Refer to the Air Delivery Vacuum Distribution table below. |
• | If the vacuum actuator retracts incorrectly, replace the heater-A/C control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement . |
• | If the vacuum actuator does not retract, inspect for vacuum leaks, collapsed vacuum hoses or binding valves. If the vacuum actuator is OK, replace the vacuum/electric solenoid. |
Vacuum Actuator | Vacuum Solenoid/Hose Color/Valve | Abnormal Condition Reference | |||||
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Defrost Solenoid Yellow Heater/ Defrost Valve | Heater Solenoid Red Heater/ Defrost Valve | Bi-Level Solenoid Brown A/C Bi-Level Valve | Air Inlet - Recirc Solenoid Orange Air Inlet Valve | Air Inlet - Outside Solenoid Orange Air Inlet Valve | A/C Solenoid A/C Bi-Level Valve | ||
Off | Vent | Vent | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement or Mode Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Upper | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement or Mode Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Vent | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Air Inlet Actuator Replacement or Air Inlet Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Lower | Vent | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Defrost | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |