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Is the blend door actuator working with rear passenger vents?

Is the blend door actuator working with rear passenger vents?

To my surprise, this appears to be working with the front passenger vents, however it isn’t with the rear. Do you guys maybe know other tricks, as this indeed looks like a software issue.

How can I tell if my blend door actuator is bad?

To test the blend door operation and too double check that you are changing the correct actuator motor turn the blower motor on and work the door in each way. You will be able to feel the air change temperature or vent level. Compare the bad actuator to the new unit.

Is there a way to fix rear heater blend door actuator?

So since this has been a while now, maybe anybody has discovered a way to deal with the rear heater blend door actuator without tearing everything apart?

Is there a way to reset the blend actuators?

They say, that it’s possible to reset the front blend actuators just by turning off the ignition, setting the knobs to the lowest temperature position, then starting the engine and turning them simultaneously to the maximum and back for a few times.

To my surprise, this appears to be working with the front passenger vents, however it isn’t with the rear. Do you guys maybe know other tricks, as this indeed looks like a software issue.

To test the blend door operation and too double check that you are changing the correct actuator motor turn the blower motor on and work the door in each way. You will be able to feel the air change temperature or vent level. Compare the bad actuator to the new unit.

So since this has been a while now, maybe anybody has discovered a way to deal with the rear heater blend door actuator without tearing everything apart?

Are there rear controls on a blend door?

Tried the rear controls on the ceiling and the dash (together with the driver’s control in the front panel), but no luck with those.

Is there a problem with my Blender actuator?

Knocking: This is an unusual symptom, but if you’re experiencing this, it’s almost definitely a problem with your blender actuator. When you start the car, or just the AC system, and notice a knocking sound like someone tapping on your door, that is indicative of a problem with the blend door actuator.

How much does it cost to replace a blend door actuator?

If that happens, the blend door won’t work, and it’s likely your temperature will just be stuck on one setting with no ability to adjust the intensity up and down, or alternate between things like the lower vents or the defroster. The cost of replacing a blend door actuator is typically between $300 and $400.

Where can I buy door blend AC heater actuators?

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How does a blend door actuator work on a car?

When you turn the knob on your dash to the desired temperature, the actuator moves the blend door to achieve the proper mix. If you’re only able to get cold or very hot air from your vents, there may be a problem with the blend door or actuator. This may be the case as well if it very slowly changes temperature.

What does the actuator on an AC heater do?

Also called HVAC actuators, these small electric motors control the flow and blend of hot and cold air to the passenger areas by opening and closing the vent doors that let the air through. When one of these stops working, you may either get cold air but no hot air or there will be hot air with no cold air.

How much is the diysave10 code for door actuator?

10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only If your car or truck passengers don’t seem to be getting all the benefits of your vehicle’s heating or A/C system, you could have a non-working A/C heater blend door actuator.

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Ruth Doyle