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B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High)
B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High) > General Information
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General Description
The intake actuator, mounted at the heater unit,controls the air intake source. The intake actuator consists of a motor and a
feedback potentiometer. When driver operates the intake switch, ECU receives mode signal from intake switch and operates intake
door motot to turn intake door to intended position. (with FRE mode signal, intake door is closed and with REC mode signal, intake
door is opened)
In operation, potentiometer delivers intake door position transformed into voltage value to A/C ECU .
DTC Description
Airconditioner Control Module sets DTC B1209 if the Feed Back signal of Intake Actuator has been detected over 4.9V for 100ms.
DTC Detecting Condition
Item Detecting Condition Detecting Condition
DTC Strategy • Voltage check
• Short to battery in signal
Enable Conditions • IG KEY ON (Feedback) circuit
Threshold value • Feedback circuit has been detected over 4.9V for 100ms • Open in ground circuit
• Faulty Intake Actuator
• Intake Actuator is moved and fixed at FRE position if FRE is
Failsafe • Faulty Air Conditioner Module
selected or REC position if REC is selected.
Specification
※ Voltage value of Intake potentiometer as a function of position of Intake door
Door position Voltage
FRE 0.3±0.15V
REC 4.7±0.15V
Diagnostic Circuit Diagram
B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High) > Scantool Diagnostics
Monitor Scantool data
■ Check Actuation Test
1. Connect diagnostic tool to the DLC.
2. Warm up the engine to normal temperature after engine start
3. Select " Intake Potentiometer " parameter on the current data with scantool
4. Perform Actuation Test for Air Inlet Mode Selection - Reculation /Fresh in order.
5. During the actuation test, verify the position sensor data.
Specification : Recirculation : About 90%, Fresh : About 10%.
6. Does the position sensor data change when performing the actuation test?
▶ This is a intermittent problem caused by poor contact of component or Control Unit
▶ Thoroughly check the looseness, poor connection, bent, corrison, contamination, deformation or damage
of connector.
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and then, go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Go to " Inspection/Repair " procedure.
B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High) > Inspection/Repair > W/Harness Inspection
Terminal and Connector Inspection
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness/terminal conditions. Faults can also be caused by
interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration,or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?
▶ Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
▶ Go to "W/Harness Inspection" procedure.
Signal Circuit Inspection
■ Check short to battery in harness
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect Intake actuator and A/C control unit main harness connector.
3. Ignition "ON"
4. Measure voltage between Signal(F/B) terminal of Intake actuator harness connector and chassis ground.
Specification : 0V
5. Is the measured voltage within specifications?
▶ Go to "Ground circuit Inspection" procedure.
▶ Check for short to battery in harness.
▶ Repair as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
Ground Circuit Inspection
■ Check for open in harness
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect Intake actuator and A/C control unit main harness connector.
3. Measure resistance between Sensor ground(-) terminal of Intake actuator harness connector and Sensor ground(-) terminal of
A/C-ECU harness connector.
Specification : below 1Ω
4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?
▶ Go to " Component inspection " procedure.
▶ Check for open in harness.
▶ Repair as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High) > Inspection/Repair > Component Inspection
Component Inspection
■ Check Intake actuator
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect Intake actuator and A/C control unit main harness connector.
3. Connect (+) terminal of battery to FRE(+) of intake actuator and (-) terminal to REC(-). (Component side)
4. Verify that the actuator operates to the REC position
5. Verify that the temperature actuator operates to the FRE position reversing the connection polarity.( REC(-) and FRE(+))
(Component side)
Specification : Refer the specifications in Fig.1)
Fig.1)
Actuator harness FRE(+) REC(-) Door position
12 V ground FRE
Battery terminal
ground 12 V REC
FIG.1) ※ Function of the actuator motor according to terminal connection type. (observe safety regulations)
6. Is "Door position" display within specifications?
▶ Go to "Check potentiometer" procedure.
▶ Substitute with a known-good Intake actuator and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected,
replace Intake actuator and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
■ Check potentiometer
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect Intake actuator and A/C control unit main harness connector.
3. Ignition "ON"(ENGINE "OFF").
4. Measure voltage between Signal(F/B) terminal of Intake actuator harness connector and chassis ground. (Component side)
Specification : Refer the specifications in Fig.2)
Fig.2)
Door position Voltage
FRE 0.3±0.15V
REC 4.7±0.15V
FIG.2) ※ Voltage value of intake potentiometer as a function of intake door position.
5. Is "voltage" display within specifications?
▶ Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or
damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Substitute with a known-good Intake actuator and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected,
replace Intake actuator and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High) > Verification of Vehicle Repair
Verification of Vehicle Repair
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scantool and selet "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode and then clear DTC.
2. Operate the vehicle and monitor the DTC on the scantool.
3. Are any DTCs present?
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.
▶ System is performing to specification at this time.
B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High) > 회로도 입력
Schematic Diagram
