Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Temperature Control Actuator Inspection

Temperature Control Actuator Inspection

1. Set arm to actuator and check if arm operates smoothly when battery voltage is conducted to terminals of actuator connector (1).

Temperature control actuator operation (driver side)






Temperature control actuator operation (passenger side)






2. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between "3" terminal and "5" terminal of actuator connector (1) at each arm position.

Temperature control actuator resistance

Driver side







Passenger side






3. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between "4" terminal and "5" terminal.

Temperature control actuator resistance (Total resistance)
6 kOhms (Driver side and passenger side)

Driver Side






Passenger side






If check result is not as specified, replace temperature control actuator.