NO.1 INSUFFICIENT AIR (OR NO AIR) BLOWS FROM FRONT VENTS


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Insufficient air (or no air) blows from front vents.

DESCRIPTION

• Problem with each vent and/or duct.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Malfunction in VENT mode system
• Malfunction in HEAT mode system
• Malfunction in DEFROSTER mode system

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
INSPECT AIRFLOW MODE CONTROL SYSTEM FROM FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
• When airflow mode control dial from front climate control unit is operated, is appropriate resistance felt and can it be moved throughout its full range?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Go to Step 1 of troubleshooting index No. 3.
2
VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN VENT MODE OR ANOTHER MODES
• Does air blow out in VENT mode?
Yes
Go to Step 5.
No
Go to next step.
3
INSPECT VENT
• Is vent clogged?
Yes
Remove obstruction, then go to Step 9.
No
Go to next step.
4
VERIFY THAT DUCT IN DASHBOARD IS INSTALLED
• Is duct in dashboard properly installed?
Yes
Check duct for clogging, deformation and air leakage, then go to Step 9.
No
Install duct securely in the proper position, then go to Step 9.
5
VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN HEAT MODE OR DEFROSTER MODE
• Does air blow out in HEAT mode?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Check vent for clogging, then go to Step 9.
6
INSPECT DEFROSTER MODE
• Does air blow out in DEFROSTER mode?
Yes
Operation is okay. Recheck malfunction symptoms.
No
Go to next step.
7
INSPECT VENT
• Is vent clogged?
Yes
Remove obstruction, then go to Step 9.
No
Go to next step.
8
VERIFY THAT DEFROSTER DUCT IS INSTALLED
• Is defroster duct properly installed?
Yes
Check duct for clogging, deformation, and air leakage, then go to next step.
No
Install duct securely in the proper position, then go to next step.
9
VERIFY THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM OCCURS AFTER REPAIR
• Does air blow out?
Yes
Troubleshooting completed. Explain repairs to customer.
No
Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from Step 1 if malfunction recurs.