Important: In order to avoid misdiagnosis, complete Diagnostic Starting Point before beginning vacuum diagnosis.
• | Vacuum should be approximately 124 kPa (18 psi) with the engine running. |
• | Vacuum should remain at approximately 124 kPa (18 psi) when the engine is turned OFF. |
• | Inspect 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 a vacuum actuator retracts incorrectly, replace the heater-A/C control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement . |
• | If a vacuum actuator does not retract, inspect for vacuum leaks, collapsed vacuum hoses, or binding valves. If no problems are found, replace the vacuum/electric solenoid. |
MODE | DEFROST | HEAT | HEAT / DEFROST | AIR INLET | A/C | Abnormal Condition Reference |
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Off | VENT | VENT | VENT | VAC | VENT | |
MAX | VENT | VAC | VENT | VAC | VAC | Go to Air Inlet Actuator Replacement or Air Inlet Valve Replacement |
Upper | VENT | VAC | VENT | VENT | VAC | Go to Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement |
BI-LEVEL | VENT | VAC | VENT | VENT | VENT | |
Lower | VENT | VAC | VAC | VENT | VENT | Go to Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement |
Defog | VENT | VENT | VAC | VENT | VENT | |
Defrost | VAC | VENT | VAC | VENT | VENT | Go to Defroster Valve Actuator Replacement or Defroster Valve Replacement |