Air Recirculation Malfunction (Always in Recirculation Position)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reference Table
| Symptom | Causes |
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| Recirculation inoperative |
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| Always in recirculation position |
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| Always in fresh position |
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Air Recirculation Malfunction (Always in Recirculation Position)
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views DEFINITION: Always in recirculation position. |
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| 1 | Did you review the Air Delivery Description and Operation and the Air Temperature Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual |
| 2 |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Test the fresh/recirculation switch. There should be continuity between terminals 4 and 5 in the recirculation position (switch depressed) and between terminals 4 and 2 in the outside air position (switch not depressed). Did the switch test OK? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 8 |
| 4 | Test the outside air signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the recirculation signal circuit for a short to B+. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the recirculation actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Replace the recirculation actuator. Refer to Recirculation Actuator Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the recirculation switch. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Control Assembly) in Stationary Windows. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 9 | - |
| 9 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |