Temperature Control Actuator Inspection

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Reference: TEMPERATURE CONTROL ACTUATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Set arm to actuator and check if arm operates smoothly when battery voltage is conducted to terminals of actuator connector (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Control Actuator Connector Terminals (Driver Side)
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Fig 2: Identifying Temperature Control Actuator Connector Terminals (Passenger Side)
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Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between "3" terminal and "5" terminal of actuator connector (1) at each arm position.

Temperature control actuator resistance

Driver side

RESISTANCE REFERENCE

Arm position	Resistance (25 °C (77 °F))
MAX COOL [a]	Approx. 0.62 kΩ
MAX HOT [b]	Approx. 5.38 kΩ

Passenger side

RESISTANCE REFERENCE

Arm position	Resistance (25 °C (77 °F))
MAX COOL [a]	Approx. 5.38 kΩ
MAX HOT [b]	Approx. 0.62 kΩ

Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between "4" terminal and "5" terminal.
Temperature control actuator resistance (Total resistance)

6 kΩ (Driver side and passenger side)

Fig 3: Identifying Actuator Connector Installation Angle
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Fig 4: Actuator Connector Circuit Diagram

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If check result is not as specified, replace temperature control actuator.