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selection damper control motor and potentiometer. If the connectors and wiring
are normal, and obviously the ECU is the cause of the trouble, replace the
ECU. If in doubt, do not replace the ECU.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINT
Malfunction of connector. Malfunction of the harness. Malfunction of the mode selection damper control motor and potentiometer. Malfunction of the A/C-ECU.
DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS:

MB991223: Harness Set MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.) MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN
communication system)
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.

Use scan tool MB991958 to diagnose the CAN bus lines.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor.

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Fig. 88: Connecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector

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2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Diagnose the CAN bus line. Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES:
Go to Step 2.
NO:
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to
CAN BUS DIAGNOSTICS
TABLE
).
Then go to Step 7 .
STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.

Recheck if the DTC is set.
1. Erase the DTC.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
3. Check if the DTC is set.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES:
It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING/ INSPECTION
SERVICE POINTS
.
NO:
Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Usin
g scan tool MB991958, check actuator test item 13, 14, 15, 16,
17: Air outlet c/o dumper.

1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connec
tor
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958,
always turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or
disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

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Fig. 89: Conn
ecting Scan Tool MB991958 To Data Link Connector

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2. Start the engine.
3. Use scan tool MB991958 to run the actuator test.
Item 13: air mix damper motor (FACE position)
Item 14: air mix damper motor (FOOT/FACE position)
Item 15: air mix damper motor (FOOT position)
Item 16: air mix damper motor (DEF/FOOT position)
Item 17: air mix damper motor (DEF position)
Check that the mode selection damper control motor operates.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor within the specified range?

YES:
Replace the A/C-ECU. Then go to Step 7 .
NO:
Go to Step 4.
STEP 4. Check A/C-ECU connector C-16 and mode selection damper
control motor and potentiometer connector C-123 for loose, corroded or
damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.

Q: Are A/C-ECU connector C-16 and mode selection damper control
motor and potentiometer connector C-123 in good condition?

YES:
Go to Step 5.
NO:
Repair or replace the connector. Refer to
HARNESS
CONNECTOR INSPECTION
. Then
go to Ste
p 7 .

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Fig. 90: Locating Connector C
-16
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Fig. 91: Locating Connector C
-123

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STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminals 11 and 4) and mode selection damper control motor and
potentiometer connector C-123 (terminals 1 and 2).

Q: Are the wiring harnesses between A/C-ECU connector C-16 (terminals
11 and 4) and mode selection damper control motor and potentiometer
connector C-123 (terminals 1 and 2) in good condition?

YES:
Go to Step 6.
NO:
Re
pair the wirin
g harness. Then
go to Ste
p 7 .

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Fig. 92: Locating Connector C
-16
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2004 HVAC Heater Air Conditioning, Ventilation - Endeavor