Recirculation Damper Motor Circuit
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B1083 MERCURY Possible Causes
- Faulty Recirculation Damper Motor
- Recirculation Damper Motor harness is open or shorted
- Recirculation Damper Motor circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module
How do I fix code B1083 MERCURY?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Tech Notes
- B1083:11 – Recirculation Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Ground
- B1083:12 – Recirculation Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Battery
- B1083:13 – Recirculation Damper Motor: Circuit Open
Cost of diagnosing the B1083 MERCURY code
The cost of diagnosing the B1083 MERCURY code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
B1083 MERCURY Description
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module supplies ground to the air inlet door actuator motor through the recirc open circuit to rotate the air inlet door actuator 180 degrees to the outside air position, or the recirc close circuit to rotate the air inlet door actuator another 180 degrees to the recirculated air position. Voltage is supplied to the air inlet door actuator.