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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONHEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Heater Control Assembly
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Heater Control Assembly
The base heater system consists of the following 5 modes:
^ Vent
^ Heat
^ Defrost
^ Bi-Level
^ Blend
The following functional assemblies control the base heater system modes within the heater module:
^ The motor and fan assembly (blower) provides the air flow from the air inlet. The blower regulates the air flow for further processing and distribution.
^ The heater core transfers heat from the engine coolant to the inlet air. This transfer heats the inlet air.
^ The temperature valve regulates the amount of air that passes through the heater core. The valve controls following items:
- The temperature
- The mix of heated and ambient air.
^ The following valves regulate the flow and distribution of processed air to the distribution ducts:
- The mode valves
- The defrost valves
- The heat valves
The following components control the operation of these assemblies on the control assembly:
^ The levers
^ The switch
The temperature knob operates an electrical actuator that opens and closes the temperature valve. The mode lever operates a vacuum control in order to select the appropriate mode.
^ Vent
^ Heat
^ Defrost
^ Bi-Level
^ Blend
The following functional assemblies control the base heater system modes within the heater module:
^ The motor and fan assembly (blower) provides the air flow from the air inlet. The blower regulates the air flow for further processing and distribution.
^ The heater core transfers heat from the engine coolant to the inlet air. This transfer heats the inlet air.
^ The temperature valve regulates the amount of air that passes through the heater core. The valve controls following items:
- The temperature
- The mix of heated and ambient air.
^ The following valves regulate the flow and distribution of processed air to the distribution ducts:
- The mode valves
- The defrost valves
- The heat valves
The following components control the operation of these assemblies on the control assembly:
^ The levers
^ The switch
The temperature knob operates an electrical actuator that opens and closes the temperature valve. The mode lever operates a vacuum control in order to select the appropriate mode.
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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.