Hilux Defrost Air Distribution Fault

I'm having an issue with my 2013 Toyota Hilux diesel. The defrost air distribution flap seems to be faulty. I'm getting an error stored in the error memory, and the heating output is too low. I suspect it might be a defective cable or plug connection of the component. Has anyone else experienced something similar?

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I had something similar happen in my Hilux, the air circulation was all messed up. Check the ventilation system and the blower motor. Could be that, or related to the air distribution behind the dashboard panel. Is yours doing the same?

Thanks for the quick reply! When you say 'messed up', do you mean the air wasn't directed correctly, or that the fan wasn't blowing hard enough? Was it a constant issue, or only at certain times?

Yeah, exactly! The air distribution was completely off. It was barely blowing on the windscreen, and mostly coming out of the footwells. It was always doing it. I took mine to a workshop, they said it was the connection. Best get it checked out – they’ll sort it quick.

Appreciate the info! I'll bring it in to the workshop. Turns out your suggestion was spot on. The cable to the distribution flap had corroded. Repair cost me 95€. Thanks again!

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