Temperature Control Actuator Inspection

Reference: TEMPERATURE CONTROL ACTUATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

1. 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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2. 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

3. 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: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Of Actuator Connector At Each Arm Position (Driver Side)

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Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals Of Actuator Connector At Each Arm Position (Passenger Side)

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