B10A6-LEFT BLEND DOOR TRAVEL RANGE TOO SMALL (ATC)
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.
Theory of Operation
The A/C Heater Control calibrates each actuator individually. Automatic calibration occurs upon power up after installing a new A/C Heater Control. Manual calibration occurs by sending a command with the scan tool. The purpose of actuator calibration is to determine the total span of door travel between physical stops. To calibrate the actuator, the A/C Heater Control first moves the door to its soft stop, and then counts the number of pulses it takes to move the door to its other stop. An expected range of span is stored in the control's memory. If the measured calibration value is less than the expected range for this actuator, this DTC will set. Note that the control clears all stored calibration faults at the beginning of the calibration procedure.
- When Monitored:
During actuator calibration.
- Set Condition:
If the total span of the Left Blend Door is less than the low range limit.
| Possible Causes |
| DOOR DRIVER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT(S) |
| LEFT BLEND DOOR SEIZED, BINDING, OBSTRUCTED |
| LEFT BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR |
| A/C HEATER CONTROL |
Diagnostic Test
1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE CONTROL CIRCUIT/PERFORMANCE & CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN DTCsTurn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read active HVAC DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any active: XXXX CONTROL CIRCUIT/PERFORMANCE or XXXX CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN DTCs?
Yes
- Diagnose and repair the DTC(s). If present, diagnose and repair all Control Circuit/Performance DTCs before diagnosing Control Circuit Open DTCs. Refer to the Table of Contents in this Section for a complete list of HVAC related symptoms.
No
- Go To 2
2. INSPECT ACTUATOR & HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR A CONDITION CAUSING THE LEFT BLEND DOOR TO SEIZE OR BIND
Turn the ignition off.
Inspect the actuator, linkage, and housing assembly for a condition causing the left blend door to seize or bind.
Are there any physical or mechanical problems with the door, housing, linkage, or actuator?
Yes
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST – VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
No
- Go To 3
3. CHECK LEFT BLEND DOOR TRAVEL
Remove the Left Blend Door Actuator from the A/C Heater Housing Assembly.
By hand, attempt to rotate the door in both directions. The door should operate smoothly in both directions over the entire span of travel (approximately 90 degrees).
Does the door operate smoothly in both directions over the entire span of travel?
Yes
- Replace the Left Blend Door Actuator in accordance with the Service Information. Then, Go To 4.
No
- Repair as necessary in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST – VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
4. RUN THE ACTUATOR CALIBRATION TEST
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, select System Tests and then select Actuator Calibration Test. When the test is complete, select View DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: B10A6–LEFT BLEND DOOR TRAVEL RANGE TOO SMALL?
Yes
- Replace the A/C Heater Control in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST – VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
No
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST – VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).