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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: When the Air Outlet Changeover Control Knob is Moved to Defroster or Defroster/Foot Position, the A/C or the Inside/Outside Air Changeover Damper Motor does not Operate.: Diagnosis

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  1. STEP 1. Check the defroster switch continuity. 

    Follow the table below to check the defroster switch for continuity.

    DEFROSTER SWITCH CHECK

    AIR OUTLET CHANGEOVER CONTROL KNOB POSITION TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION
    At the "DEFROSTER" or "DEFROSTER/FOOT" position 2 - 3 Less than 2 ohms
    1 - 3 Open circuit
    At the other positions 1 - 3 Less than 2 ohms
    2 - 3 Open circuit

    Q: Is the defroster switch in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 2.

    NO:  Replace the defroster switch. Then go to Step 2.

    Fig 1: Checking Defroster Switch
    G04538718Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  2. STEP 2. Check each A/C part. 

    Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1  .

    Q: Is the A/C operating properly? 

    YES  : The procedure is complete. (If no malfunctions are found in all steps, an intermittent malfunction is suspected. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .)

    NO:  Go to  Step 1.