Unable To Switch Suction Vents

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Trouble symptom:

Even when the FRESH/RECIRC switch is pressed, the inlet opening does not switch to RECIRC →

FRESH or FRESH →RECIRC.

Trouble causes:

Intake door actuator failure

CAUTION: Before performing diagnosis, refer to "CAUTION" in "General Description". Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> GENERAL DESCRIPTION> CAUTION .

VISUALLY CHECK FRESH/RECIRC DOOR OPERATION .
1. Remove the glove box. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM> GLOVE BOX> REMOVAL .
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Operate the FRESH/RECIRC switch, and visually check the intake door operation.
  Does the intake door operate normally? Is the position between the intake door and intake door case sealed completely?
  
  Yes: The circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.
  
  NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.
  
  No: Go to 2.
CHECK A/C CONTROL PANEL .
1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check the following items in the [Data Monitor] of [Air Conditioner]. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> DATA MONITOR .
  - Fresh/Recircle Air Door Actuator Position Target
2. Operate the FRESH/RECIRC switch.
  Does [Fresh/Recircle Air Door Actuator Position Target] indicate 0% ↔ 100%?
  
  Yes: Go to 3.
  
  No: Replace the A/C control panel Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> CONTROL PANEL .
CHECK DTC .
1. Turn the FRESH/RECIRC switch to RECIRC, and leave for 16 seconds or more.
2. Read the DTC of [Air Conditioner] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
  Is DTC B14E9, B14EA or B14EB displayed? (Current malfunction)
  
  Yes: Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTC B14E9, B14EA, or B14EB. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC B14E9: INTAKE DOOR ACTUATOR CIRCUIT OPEN . Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC B14EA: INTAKE POOR ACTUATOR CIRCUIT SHORT-CIRCUIT . Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC B14EB: INTAKE POOR ACTUATOR STUCK .
  
  No: Go to 4.
CHECK DTC .
1. Turn the FRESH/RECIRC switch to FRESH, and leave for 16 seconds or more.
2. Read the DTC of [Air Conditioner] using the Subaru Select Monitor. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) .
  Is DTC B14E9, B14EA or B14EB displayed? (Current malfunction)
  
  Yes: Perform the diagnosis for the displayed DTC B14E9, B14EA, or B14EB. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC B14E9: INTAKE DOOR ACTUATOR CIRCUIT OPEN . Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC B14EA: INTAKE DOOR ACTUATOR CIRCUIT SHORT-CIRCUIT . Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)> DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>DTC B14EB: INTAKE DOOR ACTUATOR STUCK .
  
  No: The circuit has returned to a normal condition at this time. Reproduce the failure, and then perform the diagnosis again.
  
  NOTE: In this case, temporary poor contact of connector, temporary open or short circuit of harness may be the cause.