Important: To avoid misdiagnosis, complete Symptoms before beginning vacuum diagnosis.
This air delivery system uses a manual selector located in the heater-A/C control module to operate vacuum controls in the air distribution ducts.
• | Vacuum should be approximately 40 kPa (6 psi) with engine running. |
• | Vacuum should remain at approximately 40 kPa (6 psi) when engine is turned OFF. |
• | Check 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. |
• | If a vacuum actuator retracts when it should not, replace the heater-A/C control module assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement . |
• | If a vacuum actuator does not retract when it should, check for vacuum leaks, collapsed vacuum hoses or binding valves. If these are OK, replace the affected vacuum actuator. |
Mode | Vacuum Ports/Vacuum Hose Color/Vacuum Actuator Valve | Abnormal Condition | ||||
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Defrost (YEL) Defrost Valve | Heater (RED) Mode Valve | A/C (BLU) IP Outlet Valve | Bi-Level (BRN) IP Outlet Valve | Air Recirc (ORN) Air Inlet Valve | ||
Recirculation | Vent | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Refer to Air Inlet Actuator Replacement or Air Inlet Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Bi-Level | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Vent | Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement or Mode Valve Replacement or Air Inlet Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Upper | Vent | Vacuum | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Lower | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vacuum | Vacuum | Refer to Mode Actuator Replacement or Mode Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Defog | Vent | Vent | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Refer to Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Defrost | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Refer to Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
Outside Air | Vent | Vacuum | Vent | Vent | Vacuum | Refer to Air Inlet Actuator Replacement or Mode Valve Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |