Recirculation Control Motor Test

Recirculation Control Motor Test

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1. Disconnect the 7P connector from the recirculation control motor.

NOTICE
Incorrectly applying power and ground to the recirculation control motor will damage it. Follow the instructions carefully.


2. '09-10 models: Connect battery power to terminal No. 1 of the recirculation control motor, and ground terminal No. 2; the recirculation control motor should run smoothly, and stop at Fresh. If it doesn't, reverse the connections; the recirculation control motor should run smoothly, and stop at Recirculate. When the recirculation control motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.






3. '11 model: Connect battery power to terminal No. 1 of the recirculation control motor, and ground terminal No. 2; the recirculation control motor should run smoothly, and stop at Recirculate. If it doesn't, reverse the connections; the recirculation control motor should run smoothly, and stop at Fresh. When the recirculation control motor stops running, disconnect battery power immediately.





4. If the recirculation control motor did not run in step 2, remove it, then check the recirculation control linkage and door for smooth movement.

- If the linkage and door move smoothly, replace the recirculation control motor; '09-10 models, '11 model.
- If the linkage or door sticks or binds, repair them as needed.
- If the recirculation control motor runs smoothly, go to step 5.

5. Use a digital multimeter with an output of 1 mA or less at the 20 kOhms range. With the recirculation control motor running as in step 2, check for continuity between terminals No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5, and terminal No. 7 individually. There should be continuity for a moment at each terminal as the motor moves past the switch's terminal.

6. If there is no continuity for a moment at each terminal, replace the recirculation control motor; '09-10 models, '11 model.