Impala V6-3.8L VIN K (2004)
Air Door Actuator / Motor: Customer Interest
A/C - Not Cold Enough/DTCs B0268 & B0269 Set
Bulletin No.: 04-01-38-009
Date: June 30, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Poor A/C Performance - A/C Will Not Blow Cold Enough, Recirculation Mode Door Inoperative, DTCs B0268 and B0269 Set (Replace Recirculation
(Air Inlet) Actuator)
Models:
2004 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
Built Prior to September 2003
Condition
Some customers may comment on less than desirable A/C performance, especially in hot ambient temperatures.
Cause
The cause of this condition may be the air recirculation door being stuck in the "outside air" mode.
Diagnosis
A quick test to determine if the air recirculation door is stuck in the "outside air" mode is to place a dollar bill or a piece of paper the size of a dollar bill
on the outside air inlet grille. With the A/C on and in either Bi-Level or Vent mode, observe the paper. If the paper is sucked down and stays sucked
down on the grille when the recirculation button is pressed, then the air recirculation door is stuck in the "outside air" mode.
Correction
Replace the recirculation (air inlet) actuator with P/N 10356910. Refer the Recirculation Actuator Replacement procedure in the HVAC System -
Manual sub-section of the Service Manual. This new actuator motor contains grease to improve recirculation mode performance.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
