Why is my active air flap not working?
In the related art active air flap system, however, since the motor 20 and the hinge are integrally coupled, when the motor 20 has an error due to an abnormal reason or when a battery supplying power to the motor 20 is dead, the flap 30 is stuck and not operated.
What happens when the flap 30 is not operated?
When the flap 30 is stuck and not operated, ambient air cannot flow into the engine compartment of the vehicle. Thus, an internal temperature of the engine compartment is increased to prevent the variety of heat exchangers provided within the engine compartment from operating normally.
Where is the active air flap system located?
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the active air flap system may be installed in a front end module of a vehicle and may include a duct 10 having an opening 12, a motor 20 installed in a central portion of the duct 10, and a flap 30 coupled to the motor 20 through a hinge.
What is the active air flap system of Claim 3?
The active air flap system of claim 3, further comprising: a fixing unit provided between the fixed frame and the moving frame to prevent the moving frame from being released, when the moving frame is inserted into the insertion space of the fixed frame. 7.
How does the active air flap system work?
When power is not applied to the motor of the active air flap system due to an abnormal reason, the flap is separated from the motor so as to be prevented from being stuck due to fault of the motor resulting from an abnormal reason or due to a dead battery. 1.
When the flap 30 is stuck and not operated, ambient air cannot flow into the engine compartment of the vehicle. Thus, an internal temperature of the engine compartment is increased to prevent the variety of heat exchangers provided within the engine compartment from operating normally.
The active air flap system of claim 3, further comprising: a fixing unit provided between the fixed frame and the moving frame to prevent the moving frame from being released, when the moving frame is inserted into the insertion space of the fixed frame. 7.
Is it easy to replace the actuator myself?
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