Poor A/C Performance - A/C Will Not Blow Cold Enough, Recirculation Mode Door Inoperative, DTCs B0268 and B0269 Set (Replace Recirculation (Air Inlet) (Actuator)
| Subject: | Poor A/C Performance -- A/C Will Not Blow Cold Enough, Recirculation Mode Door Inoperative, DTCs B0268 and B0269 Set (Replace Recirculation (Air Inlet) Actuator) |
| Models: | 2004 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo |
| 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Built Prior to September 2003 |
Condition
Some customers may comment on less than desirable A/C performance, especially in hot ambient temperatures.
Cause
The cause of this condition may be the air recirculation door being stuck in the "outside air" mode.
Diagnosis
A quick test to determine if the air recirculation door is stuck in the "outside air" mode is to place a dollar bill or a piece of paper the size of a dollar bill on the outside air inlet grille. With the A/C on and in either Bi-Level or Vent mode, observe the paper. If the paper is sucked down and stays sucked down on the grille when the recirculation button is pressed, then the air recirculation door is stuck in the "outside air" mode.
Correction
Replace the recirculation (air inlet) actuator with P/N 10356910. Refer the Recirculation Actuator Replacement procedure in the HVAC System - Manual sub-section of the Service Manual (SI Document ID #1043332 for Impala, Monte Carlo or #1223907 for Grand Prix). This new actuator motor contains grease to improve recirculation mode performance.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
10356910 | Actuator Asm. -- Temp/Air Inlet Valve | 1 |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
D1810* | Actuator and/or Motor, Electric -- Air Inlet (Recirculation) -- Replace | 0.7 hr |
Add: | Diagnosis Time | 0.0 - 0.3 hr |
*This is a new labor operation number. The next update of the Labor Time Guide will contain this new number.
