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Vauxhall Astra J12 · HVAC
12 · Heating & A/C

Air Recirculation Malfunction

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
HVAC Systems - Automatic › Other Information › Air Recirculation Malfunction
HVACAir Recirculation Malfunction

Air Recirculation Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

•  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
•  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
•  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information



Circuit


Short to Ground


Open/High Resistance


Short to Voltage


Signal Performance


Stepper Motors 12V Reference


B023A 02, B0223 06, B022A 06, B0233 06, B0408 06, B0418 06


B0223 06, B022A 06, B0233 06, B0408 06, B0418 06


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Air Recirculation Actuator Control 1


B0223 06


B0223 06


B0223 01


1


Air Recirculation Actuator Control 2


B0223 06


B0223 06


B0223 01


1


Air Recirculation Actuator Control 3


B0223 06


B0223 06


B0223 01


1


Air Recirculation Actuator Control 4


B0223 06


B0223 06


B0223 01


1


Air Inlet Actuator Control 1


B022A 06


B022A 06


B022A 01


1


Air Inlet Actuator Control 2


B022A 06


B022A 06


B022A 01


1


Air Inlet Actuator Control 2


B022A 06


B022A 06


B022A 01


1


Air Inlet Actuator Control 2


B022A 06


B022A 06


B022A 01


1


1. Air Recirculation Malfunction

 

Circuit/System Description

The desired position of the air recirculation flap can be set with the recirculation switch at the HVAC controls. The selected value is sent to the HVAC control module via the LIN-Bus. Two stepper motors are used for the recirculation and fresh air control. The first stepper motor moves the air inlet flap, the second stepper motor moves the air recirculation flap. In the recirculation mode the air inlet flap closes and the air recirculation flap opens in order to circulate the air within the vehicle. In fresh air mode the air inlet flap opens and the air recirculation flap is closed again in order to route outside air into the vehicle. The HVAC control module supplies a 12 V reference voltage to both stepper motors and energizes the appropriate 4 stepper motor coils with a pulsed ground signal. The stepper motor puts the air recirculation flap and fresh air flap into the selected position.

Diagnostic Aids

Check the following mechanical fault sources:

•  Air distribution box
•  Air distribution hoses/air distribution ducts

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

HVAC Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Automatic HVAC Description and Operation


Electrical Information Reference


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition ON, press and release the defrost switch. Verify the scan tool Enhanced Defrost Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive.
    ⇒  If the parameter does not change

Replace the A26 HVAC Controls.     ⇓  If the parameter changes

2. Press and release the air recirculation switch. Verify the scan tool Air Recirculation Mode Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive.
    ⇒  If the parameter does not change

Replace the A26 HVAC Controls.     ⇓  If the parameter changes

3. Verify the M46 Air Recirculation Door Actuator can be put into all positions.
    ⇒  If the M46 Air Recirculation Door Actuator cannot be put into all positions

  3.1 Ignition OFF, replace the M46 Air Recirculation Door Actuator, ignition ON.
  3.2 Verify the M46 Air Recirculation Door Actuator can be put into all positions.
⇒  If the M46 Air Recirculation Door Actuator cannot be put into all positions, replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.
⇒  If the M46 Air Recirculation Door Actuator can be put into all positions, all OK.
    ⇓  If the M46 Air Recirculation Door Actuator can be put into all positions

4. Replace the M4 Air Inlet Door Actuator and verify the M4 Air Inlet Door Actuator can be put into all positions.
    ⇒  If the M4 Air Inlet Door Actuator cannot be put into all positions

Replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.     ⇓  If the M4 Air Inlet Door Actuator can be put into all positions

5. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•  Control Module References for HVAC control module replacement, programming and setup

Parts & tools for this job For Vauxhall Astra

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