Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- Actuator check.
PREPARATION:
- Remove glove compartment door to see and check the air inlet damper operation.
- Set to the actuator check mode (See PRE-CHECK ).
- Press the DEF switch and change it to step operation.
CHECK:
Press the DEF switch and check the operation air inlet damper.
OK:
DISPLAY CODE OPERATIONDisplay Code Air Inlet Damper 0 - 2 FRS 3 REC/FRS 4 - 9 REC - OK : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
- NG : Go To Next Step.
- Check air inlet damper control servomotor.
PREPARATION:
Remove the air inlet servomotor (See REMOVAL ).
CHECK:
Connect positive (+) lead to terminal 4 and negative (-) lead to terminal 5.
OK:
- The lever moves smoothly to REC position.
CHECK:
Connect positive (+) lead to terminal 5 and negative (-) lead to terminal 4.
OK:
- The lever moves smoothly to FRS position.
- NG : Replace air inlet servomotor.
- OK : Go To Next Step.
- Check harness and connector between air inlet servomotor and integration control and panel (See
HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
).
- NG : Repair or replace harness or connector.
- OK : Check and replace integration control and panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.