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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Turn off the blower.
  2. Test the temperature control effort.

Is the proper effort required?

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System OK

Go to Step 2

2

Determine if excessive effort is required.

Is excessive effort required?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 12

3

Inspect the cable for the following conditions:

    • The improper routing
    • A kink
    • Wiring interference
    • IP interference

Do one of these conditions exist?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Remove the cable from the temperature valve.
  2. Cycle the valve manually.
  3. Inspect the valve for binding.

Is there valve binding?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for control binding.

Is there control binding?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Remove the cable.
  2. Inspect for control binding.

Is there control binding?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Replace the control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

System OK

--

8

  1. Reinstall the cable.
  2. Inspect the clearances to the dash components.

Is the inspection complete?

--

System OK

--

9

Replace the cable(s). Refer to Temperature Control Cable Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

System OK

--

10

  1. Lubricate the valve.
  2. Retest the valve for binding.

Does the valve bind?

--

Go to Step 11

System OK

11

  1. Inspect the temperature valve for the following conditions:
  2. • Shaft alignment
    • A bent shaft
    • A bent valve
    • A warped case
  3. Repair any of these conditions.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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12

  1. Remove the cable from the control.
  2. Inspect the control in order to see if the control has detents.

Does the control have detents?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the cable. Refer to Temperature Control Cable Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

System OK

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14

Replace the control. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

System OK

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