Intake Door Motor Diagnosis Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM - AUTOMATIC ".
SYMPTOM:
- Intake door does not change.
- Intake door motor does not operate normally.
- CHECK INTAKE DOOR MOTOR CIRCUITS FOR OPEN AND SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 and the intake door motor harness connector M58.
- Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminals 21, 22 and the intake door motor harness connector M58 terminals 1, 6.
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity M49 21 M58 6 Yes 22 1 - Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminals 21, 22 and ground.
Connector Terminal - Continuity M49 21 Ground No 22 Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: Repair or replace harness as necessary.
- CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. FOR INTAKE AIR DOOR MOTOR POWER AND GROUND
- Reconnect A/C auto amp. harness connector.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 21 and terminal 22 while placing the HVAC system into self-diagnostic mode.
Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (Approx.) (+) (-) M49 21 22 Self-diagnostic mode (opening) Battery voltage 22 21 Self-diagnostic mode (closing) Battery voltage Is the inspection result normal?
YES: Inspect intake air door for binding or mechanical failure. If intake air door moves freely, replace the intake air door motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
NO: Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".