Temperature Control Actuator Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove temperature control actuator (1). Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROL ACTUATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Check resistance between "d" and "e" terminals.
Temperature control actuator resistance
Max cold position: Approx. 480 Ω
Max hot position: Approx. 3.9 kΩ
- Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal "b" and battery negative (-) terminal to terminal "a". Check if position of actuator lever changes COLD position to HOT position.
- Connect battery positive (+) terminal to terminal "a" and battery positive (-) terminal to terminal "b". Check if position of actuator lever changes HOT position to COLD position.
If malfunction is found, replace temperature control actuator with new one.