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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000S10/T10 BLAZER 4WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONHVAC SYSTEM - AUTOMATIC CONTROLVACUUM ELECTRICAL SOLENOID
2000 Chevrolet S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Vacuum Electrical Solenoid
2000 Chevrolet S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Vacuum Electrical Solenoid
The Electronic Climate Control (ECC) Module (Control Assembly) provides a ground for each of the five solenoids in the HVAC Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve (Vacuum Electrical Solenoid). When a ground is provided by the ECC Module a solenoid is energized. The energized solenoid supplies engine vacuum to the associated vacuum actuator. The ECC Module determines which solenoid(s) to energize based on inputs from temperature sensors in AUTO mode or based on the position of the mode knob. The following valves are controlled by vacuum actuators:
^ Air inlet valve
^ Heater Slave Valve
^ Mode valve
^ Defroster valve
Vacuum is constantly applied to the HVAC Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve by a vacuum tank. The HVAC Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve distributes the vacuum to five solenoid-controlled valves. The following actions occur when the ECC Module senses an air valve position needs to be changed:
^ The solenoid that is associated with the valve is energizes or de-energizes.
^ Vacuum is applied to or vented from the appropriate actuator.
^ Air inlet valve
^ Heater Slave Valve
^ Mode valve
^ Defroster valve
Vacuum is constantly applied to the HVAC Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve by a vacuum tank. The HVAC Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve distributes the vacuum to five solenoid-controlled valves. The following actions occur when the ECC Module senses an air valve position needs to be changed:
^ The solenoid that is associated with the valve is energizes or de-energizes.
^ Vacuum is applied to or vented from the appropriate actuator.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.