Ractis rear ventilation flap error

My 2008 Toyota Ractis (gasoline engine) automatic climate control is malfunctioning. The AC no longer cools, and a scan reveals an error related to the rear ventilation flap. It seems to be a defective cable or plug connection. Anyone experienced something similar?

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Sounds familiar. I had a similar issue with my old Citroen C4's HVAC system. It wasn't exactly the rear vent, but a flap actuator controlling airflow distribution. Is the Ractis system completely dead, or is it just misdirecting the air?

Thanks! The system isn't completely dead. The fan still runs, but the air isn't cold, and I suspect the rear vent flap is stuck or not responding. Is it safe to drive the car like that?

Ah, I see. Mine was a similar story. You can drive it, but expect sub-optimal climate control. In my case, the actuator issue cascaded into other problems so my strong advice is to get it checked by a pro. Could be a simple fix, but better safe than sorry.

Appreciate the insight. I'll schedule a workshop appointment soon. The estimated repair cost is around 95€, so hopefully it'll sort everything out. Thanks again!

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