Air Recirculation Malfunction (Inoperative)
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Reference Table
| Symptom | Causes |
|---|---|
| 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 (Inoperative)
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views DEFINITION: Recirculation inoperative. |
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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 10 |
| 4 | Test the recirculation switch supply voltage circuit for an open or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the recirculation switch ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Test the outside air signal circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Test the outside air signal circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | 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 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Replace the recirculation actuator. Refer to Recirculation Actuator Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the recirculation switch. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Control Assembly) in Stationary Windows. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |