Defrost vent does not open

Good morning,

The actuator is the issue with this. It is inside the dash which requires removal of the lower portion of the dash to access the actuator.

Roy

1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator.
3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to the terminal 3and grounding terminal 7.
4. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.

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5. Check the voltage between terminals 4 and 5.
Specification

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It will feedback current position of actuator to controls.
6. If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known-good mode control actuator and check for proper operation.
7. If the problem is corrected, replace the mode control actuator.

Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad left side cover (A).

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3. Remove the extension cover.

4. Remove the crash pad lower cover (A).

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5. Disconnect the connectors (A) & diagnosis connectors (B) and then remove the crash pad lower cover.

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6. Remove the reinforcing panel (A).

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7. Remove the left shower duct (A).

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8. Loosen the BCM mounting nut and then remove the BCM (A).

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9. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector (A).
10. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the mode control actuator (B).

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11. Installation is the reverse order of removal.