2009 SUBARU TRIBECA Actuator

AC(diag)-25
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR INTAKE
DOOR ACTUATOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the intake door actuator con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
4) Measure the voltage between intake door
actuator connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B91) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 2.Check for open or
short circuit in the
harness between
intake door actua-
tor and fuse.
2CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AUTO A/C
CONTROL MODULE AND INTAKE DOOR
ACTUATOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the auto A/C control module
connector.
3) Measure the resistance between intake
door actuator connector and auto A/C control
module connector.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 10 — (B91) No. 1:
(B283) No. 23 — (B91) No. 3:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and intake
door actuator.
3CHECK OPERATION OF INTAKE DOOR AC-
TUATOR.
1) Connect the intake door actuator connec-
tor.
2) Ground the auto A/C control module con-
nector with a suitable wire.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and check
the operation of intake door actuator.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 10 — Chassis ground:
Does the actuator move to the
FRESH side?
Go to step 4.Replace the intake
door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>
4CHECK OPERATION OF INTAKE DOOR AC-
TUATOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Ground the auto A/C control module con-
nector with a suitable wire.
3) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and check
the operation of intake door actuator.
Connector & terminal:
(B283) No. 23 — Chassis ground:
Does the actuator move to the
RECIRC side?
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
Replace the intake
door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>

AC(diag)-26
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
B: MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Air flow outlet is not changed.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-01339
B77
3412 891011 12 13 14 15 16567
B282A:
B283B282
B77
B20
176
A15B7
B:A:
53
A8A3
12345
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR
AUTO A/CCONTROL MODULE
B283B:
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AC(diag)-27
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MODE DOOR
ACTUATOR POSITION SENSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the mode door actuator con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
4) Measure the voltage between auto A/C
control module connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 8 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Is the voltage approx. 5 V? Go to step 2.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MODE DOOR
ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the air flow control switch to FACE posi-
tion.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 3.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
3CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MODE DOOR
ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the air flow control switch to DEF posi-
tion.
Connector & terminal
(B283) No. 20 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 4.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule.
4CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AUTO A/C
CONTROL MODULE AND MODE DOOR AC-
TUATOR.
1) Turn the A/C and ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the auto A/C control module
connector.
3) Measure the resistance between auto A/C
control module and mode door actuator con-
nector.
Connector & terminal
(B77) No. 1 — (B282) No. 15:
(B77) No. 3 — (B282) No. 8:
(B77) No. 5 — (B282) No. 3:
(B77) No. 6 — (B283) No. 20:
(B77) No. 7 — (B283) No. 7:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 5.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and mode door
actuator.
5CHECK MODE DOOR ACTUATOR POSI-
TION SWITCH SIGNAL.
1) Connect the connector of auto A/C control
module and mode door actuator.
2) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
3) Check the voltage between auto A/C con-
trol module connector terminals while chang-
ing the mode between DEF and FACE.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 3 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Does the voltage change
between 1 V (DEF) and 4 V
(FACE)?
Go to step 6.Replace the mode
door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>
6CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check poor contact of auto A/C control module
and connector.
Is there poor contact in con-
nector?
Repair the con-
nector.
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>

AC(diag)-28
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
C: AIR MIX DOOR ACTUATOR
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
Outlet air temperature does not change.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-01340
B2353412 891011 12 13 14 15 16567
B282A:
B283B282
B23567
B:A:
51
1345726
AUTO A/CCONTROL MODULE
PA S S E N G E R ' S A I R M I XDOOR ACTUATOR
B3907653
DRIVER'S AIR MIXDOOR ACTUATOR
B390
A15B8A4B22A8B9A12B21
B283B:
1234567891014151617181920212223111213242526
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AC(diag)-29
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AIR MIX
DOOR ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the air mix door actuator con-
nector.
3) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
4) Measure the voltage between auto A/C
control module connector terminals.
Connector & terminal
(B282) No. 8 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Is the voltage approx. 5 V? Go to step 2.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AIR MIX
DOOR ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the temperature control dial to maxi-
mum COOL position.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B283) No. 22 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Passenger’s side
(B283) No. 21 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 3.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
3CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR AIR MIX
DOOR ACTUATOR.
Measure the voltage between auto A/C control
module connector and chassis ground after
turning the temperature control dial to maxi-
mum HOT position.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B283) No. 9 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Passenger’s side
(B283) No. 4 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 8 V (at normal
temperature)?
Go to step 4.Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
4CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AUTO A/C
CONTROL MODULE AND AIR MIX DOOR
ACTUATOR.
1) Turn the A/C and ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the auto A/C control module
connector.
3) Measure the resistance between auto A/C
control module and air mix door actuator con-
nector.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B390) No. 1 — (B282) No. 15:
(B390) No. 3 — (B282) No. 8:
(B390) No. 5 — (B282) No. 12:
(B390) No. 6 — (B283) No. 9:
(B390) No. 7 — (B283) No. 22:
Passenger’s side
(B235) No. 1 — (B282) No. 8:
(B235) No. 3 — (B282) No. 15:
(B235) No. 5 — (B282) No. 4:
(B235) No. 7 — (B283) No. 8:
(B235) No. 6 — (B283) No. 21:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 5.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and air mix
door actuator.

AC(diag)-30
Diagnostic Procedure for Actuators
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
5CHECK AIR MIX DOOR ACTUATOR POSI-
TION SWITCH SIGNAL.
1) Connect the connector of auto A/C control
module and air mix door actuator.
2) Turn the ignition switch and AUTO switch to
ON.
3) Check the voltage between auto A/C con-
trol module connector terminals while chang-
ing the setting temperature between maximum
COOL and maximum HOT.
Connector & terminal
Driver’s side
(B282) No. 12 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Passenger’s side
(B282) No. 4 (+) — (B282) No. 15 (–):
Does the voltage change
between 1 V (Max. HOT) and 4
V (Max. COOL)?
Go to step 6.Replace the air
mix door actuator.
REMOVAL, Actua-
tor.>
6CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check poor contact of auto A/C control module
and connector.
Is there poor contact in con-
nector?
Repair the con-
nector.
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>
Step Check Yes No

AC(diag)-39
Diagnostics with Phenomenon
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
9. Diagnostics with Phenomenon
A: INSPECTION
Symptom Problem parts
A/C system fails to operate.
•Fuse (M/B No. 15, F/B No. 7, 22, 31)
•Connector (Poor contact)
•Ground
•Auto A/C control module
•Blower fan motor
•Blower fan relay
•A/C relay
•Compressor (Magnet clutch)
•Evaporator sensor
Fuse is blown out.•Fuse (M/B No. 8, F/B No. 22, 31)
•Connector (Poor contact)
Illumination cannot dim.
•Fuse (M/B No. 8, F/B No. 22, 31)
•Connector (Poor contact)
•Illumination control switch
•Auto A/C control module
•Body integrated unit
Blower fan does not rotate or fan speed cannot be controlled.
•Fuse (F/B No. 22, 27, 28)
•Connector (Poor contact)
•Ground
•Auto A/C control module
•Blower fan motor
•Blower fan relay
•Power transistor or blower resistor
Unable to switch suction vents.
•Connector (Poor contact)
•Auto A/C control module
•Intake door actuator
Unable to switch blow vents.
•Connector (Poor contact)
•Auto A/C control module
•Mode door actuator
The compar tment temperature does not rise. (Warm air not
emitted.)
•Connector (Poor contact)
•Auto A/C control module
•Air mix door actuator
•In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and
sunload sensor
•In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
•Aspirator body
The compar tment temperature does not lower. (Cold air not
emitted.)
•Connector (Poor contact)
•Auto A/C control module
•Air mix door actuator
•A/C relay
•Compressor (Magnet clutch)
•Radiator fan motor
•Radiator fan relay
•In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and
sunload sensor
•In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
•Aspirator body
Compartment temperature is higher or lower than setting tem-
perature.
•Auto A/C control module
•Air mix door actuator
•In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and
sunload sensor
•In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
•Aspirator body

AC(diag)-40
Diagnostics with Phenomenon
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Compartment temperature does not quickly respond to setting
temperature.
•Air mix door actuator
•In-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, evaporator sensor and
sunload sensor
•In-vehicle sensor aspirator hose
•Aspirator body
Radiator fan does not rotate during A/C operation.•Radiator fan motor
•Radiator fan relay
Seat heater does not run.
•Seat thermistor
•Seat heater relay
•Seat heater
•Auto A/C control module
•Front control panel
Symptom Problem parts