DTC B1250-11: Direction Potentiometer Short (High) - Driver: General Description
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The mode control actuator is located on the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit. It adjusts position of mode door by operating mode control actuator based on signal from A/C control module. Pressing mode select switch makes the mode control actuator shift.