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Mode Door Control

The servo motor for driving the mode door is installed on the side facing the driver's seat of the heater unit. Operating the mode selector switch sends a signal to the servo motor. In response to the signal, the motor makes a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation to drive the mode door through a link.

When DEF position (1) or DEF/HEAT position (2) is selected, the air conditioner switch automatically turns ON and the recirculation turns OFF.

Fig 1: Identifying Mode Door Servo Motor
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