Code
B1075
MITSUBISHI
B — Body
R.air outlet changeover DMPR.MTR
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open or short in damper motor power or ground circuit
- Poor or corroded connector/terminal at the damper motor
- Failed damper motor (burnt windings, internal gear failure)
- Mechanical binding or obstruction of the damper/gear train
- Faulty HVAC control module or actuator driver
- Blown fuse or poor chassis ground
Symptoms
- Right/rear air outlet does not change position when mode is changed
- HVAC mode changes have no effect on some vents (right/rear)
- Noise from the dash area (grinding, clicking) during mode changes
- DTC stored and may illuminate HVAC/service warning on some models
- Uneven airflow distribution or inability to direct air to intended vents
What to check
- Visually inspect damper motor and nearby ducting for obstructions, broken gears, or foreign objects
- Inspect connector and wiring for corrosion, bent pins, damage, or water ingress
- Check relevant fuses for HVAC/actuator circuit
- Use a scan tool to read HVAC module data and attempt to actuate the right air outlet changeover motor
- Check for related DTCs in the HVAC module
- Listen for motor movement or abnormal noises while commanding the actuator
Signal parameters
- Supply voltage at actuator connector: approx. battery voltage (verify exact spec in factory manual) when actuator is commanded ON
- Control signal: ground-switched or PWM from HVAC module (frequency/duty varies by model) — verify with service data
- Actuator coil resistance: typically low ohms (measure with multimeter; compare to service spec)
- Motor current draw: should be within a low-amp range under free-run; excessive current suggests binding or stall
- Position feedback (if fitted): voltage or resistance value should change when commanded — consult OEM data
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve and record the DTC and any freeze frame or related HVAC codes with a scan tool
- Visually inspect the right/rear damper motor, ducting and connectors for damage, obstructions, or water intrusion
- Check fuses and chassis ground for the HVAC/actuator circuit
- With ignition ON, use a scan tool to command the right air outlet changeover actuator and observe movement and any live data or actuator status
- Probe the actuator connector while commanding the motor: verify supply voltage and ground/PWM signal presence (compare to battery voltage and expected control signal)
- If no control signal but module commands are present on scan tool, test wiring back to the module for open/short
- Measure actuator coil resistance with the connector disconnected; compare to service specification. If resistance is open or shorted, replace the actuator
- Bench-test the actuator by applying battery power momentarily and observe movement and noise (be careful to avoid damage)
- If actuator works on bench and wiring/signals are correct but it binds in vehicle, inspect and repair duct/mechanism for obstruction or broken gears
- If wiring, connector and actuator are good but no correct control signal from HVAC module, consider HVAC control module diagnosis or replacement — consult factory diagnostics
- Clear codes and retest the system; verify proper operation and that DTC does not return
Likely causes
- Connector corrosion or loose connector at damper motor
- Mechanical binding or broken damper gears preventing movement
- Failed damper motor (electrical failure)
- Damper motor wiring open/short
- Faulty HVAC control module (less common)
Fault status
Status
Malfunction detected in right/rear air outlet changeover damper motor circuit — possible motor, wiring, connector or HVAC control module fault. Action: inspect wiring/connectors, verify actuator operation, repair or replace faulty components.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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