OBD Guide

P1548

A/C Recirculation Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Air recirculation mode does not work
  • The air conditioner blows less cold air
  • Odors from the street penetrate into the cabin
  • The Check Engine light may come on
  • In some cases - clicks from the damper block area

Causes

  • Faulty recirculation solenoid valve
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Problems with the climate control unit
  • Mechanical jamming of the recirculation damper
  • Oxidized contacts in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the recirculation circuit fuse
  2. Diagnose solenoid valve resistance
  3. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  4. Clean or replace jammed damper
  5. If necessary, replace the climate control control unit

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