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INTAKE DOOR MOTOR

Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Component Parts

Intake door control system components are:

  • Front air control
  • Intake door motor (LCU)
  • In-vehicle sensor
  • Ambient sensor
  • Sunload sensor
  • Intake sensor

System Operation
The intake door control determines intake door position based on the ambient temperature, the intake air temperature and the in-vehicle temperature. When shifting mode position D/F, when the DEF or OFF switches are pressed, or when A/C switch is OFF, the front air. sets the intake door at the FRESH position.

  

  

Intake Door Control Specification

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Intake Door Motor

  

The intake door motor (1) is attached to the blower unit. It rotates so that air is drawn from inlets set by the front air control. Motor rotation is conveyed to a lever which activates the intake door.

INTAKE DOOR MOTOR

Diagnosis Procedure

SYMPTOM:

  • Intake door does not change.
  • Intake door motor does not operate normally.

Inspection FLOW

  

  1. CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATION CHECK - REC ( )
  1. Press the vent mode.( ).
  2. Press REC ( ) switch. The REC ( ) indicator should illumination.
  3. Press REC ( ) switch again. The REC ( ) indicator should go out.
  4. Listen for intake door position change (you should sound change slightly). Can a symptom be duplicated?

YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> GO TO 2

  1. PERFORM COMPLETE OPERATIONAL CHECK Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to See: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Inspection And Adjustment\Description And Conditions\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> Refer to See: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures\Automatic Air Conditioner System\Symptom Matrix Chart.
NO >> System OK.

  1. CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS Check for any service bulletins.

>> GO TO 4

  1. CHECK INTAKE DOOR MOTOR OPERATION Check and verify intake door mechanism for smooth operation.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK LAN SYSTEM CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the LAN system. Refer to See: LAN System Circuit\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the mode door motor. Refer to See: Mode Door\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK IN-VEHICLE SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the in-vehicle sensor circuit. Refer to See: In-Vehicle Sensor\Diagnosis Procedure.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK SUNLOAD SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the sunload sensor circuit. Refer to See: Sunload Sensor\Diagnosis Procedure.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK INTAKE SENSOR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the intake sensor circuit. Refer to See: Intake Sensor\Diagnosis Procedure.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. CHECK AIR MIX DOOR MOTORS PBR CIRCUIT Perform diagnostic procedure for the intake sensor circuit. Refer to See: Air Mix Door\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Is the Inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 11
NO >> Repair as necessary.

  1. RECHECK FOR SYMPTOMS Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to See: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Inspection And Adjustment\Description And Conditions\Automatic Air Conditioner.

Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Repair as necessary.
NO >> Replace front air control. Refer to See: Control Module HVAC\Service and Repair.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE DOOR MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Intake door motor does not operate normally.
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to See: LAN System Circuit\Automatic Air Conditioner.