HVAC SYSTEM 'MODE LOCK-UP' NEW MODE ACTUATOR RELEASED

SUBJECT: HVAC SYSTEM LOCKS IN EITHER A/C OR HEAT MODE (REPLACE MODE ACTUATORS)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-89 C1, C2, C3, K1, K2, K3 TRUCKS

Some 1988 and 1989 C/K trucks may experience a condition where the HVAC system will not come out of either the Heater or the A/C mode when another mode is requested. This condition is known as "Mode Lockup".

Previously, a jumper harness was released to correct this condition. An improved mode door actuator has been released which no longer requires the use of the jumper harness and the need to cycle the system into defrost. This "Mode Lockup" is caused by corrosion on the actuator contacts and the new actuator will eliminate this corrosion. The new actuator will also be about two times faster, as well as quieter.

SERVICE PROCEDURES, MODE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - Refer to Figure 1

Remove or Disconnect:

1. Battery ground cable.

2. Instrument panel compartment for access.

3. Electrical connection to the actuator.

4. Retainer and linkage.

5. Mode actuator.

Adjust the Mode Actuator:

1. Install battery ground cable and electrical connection to the actuator.

2. Turn the ignition key to the run position and let the actuator position itself.

3. Turn off the ignition key.

4. Disconnect the electrical connection to the actuator and the battery ground cable.

Install or Connect:

1. Mode actuator.

2. Linkage and retainer.

3. Electrical connection to the actuator.

4. Instrument panel compartment.

5. Battery ground cable.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Quantity ----------- ----------- -------- 16141802 Mode Actuator 1

This new mode actuator has a blue background pressed on label with the part number on it. 1988-89 mode actuators will have either a white or yellow background part number label.

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