Defrost Actuator

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Defrost Actuator
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Fig 1: Defrost Actuator Connector End View
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Connector Part Information 
  • OEM: 12040953
  • Service: 12102632
  • Description: 6-Way F Micro-Pack 100 Series Unsealed (BK)
Terminal Part Information 
  • Pins: 5-7, 9-10
  • Terminal/Tray: 12146447/3
  • Core/Insulation Crimp: E/C
  • Release Tool/Test Probe: 12031876-1/J-35616-6 (BN)
Pin Wire Circuit Function
5 0.35 BN 341 Ignition Voltage
6 0.35 TN/BK 2274 Defrost Door Control
7 0.35 YE 1791 Low Reference
8 - - Not Used
9 0.35 L-GN/BK 2276 Defrost Door Position Signal
10 0.35 L-BU/BK 1688 5-Volt Reference
RENDER: 1.0x

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