Common questions

Why is my downdraft vent not going down?

Why is my downdraft vent not going down?

Lack of electrical power, problems with the up/down activation switch or a failed vent gear motor can prevent the downdraft vent from going down when you press the up/down button. Follow these downdraft vent troubleshooting steps to find and correct the cause of the problem when the vent won’t go down:

What causes air vents to stay in defrost position?

If you have an older car then the defroster system is controlled by using vacuum supplied by the engine. Lift the hood and inspect the vacuum hose or tube that leads from the intake manifold to the passenger’s side firewall. The image below shows a typical line break which causes the vents to stay in the defrost position.

Why is the vent control on my 2002 Silverado not working?

Vent control 2002 Chevy Silverado won’t switch between floor, defrost or “main”. It is stuck on “main”. Do I need to replace actuator or is there a vacuum leak somewhere?

Why are the air vents on my car not working?

If you can hear a hissing sound when the car is running from under the dash then vacuum is escaping. This kind of system also uses a check valve which will allow the vent system to engage the defroster when travelling up a hill when engine vacuum is low.

What does it mean when your a / C vents don’t switch?

When you turn on the defrost the A/C turns on automaticaly. If you mean that the air blows out of your “vent” air ducts when you turn on the A/C then you may have something stuck in your air duct plentum or a air duct plentum door is not working. This type of repair involves removing the entire dash board and air ducts to just find the problem.

Lack of electrical power, problems with the up/down activation switch or a failed vent gear motor can prevent the downdraft vent from going down when you press the up/down button. Follow these downdraft vent troubleshooting steps to find and correct the cause of the problem when the vent won’t go down:

What should I do if my vent is not working?

If the vent isn’t working at all, follow these steps to resolve the issue: Make sure there’s not a problem with the power cord. Unplug the power cord and check its wiring connections. Reconnect any loose wires. Check the house circuit box for a tripped breaker or blown fuse.

Is there issue with auto climate control not changing from vent to vent?

Has anyone had an issue with the auto climate control not changing from vent to vent? Re: Fan Only Blows Defrost, Won’t Change To Floor Or Vent. Pull the negative battery cable and re-install, making sure it is very tight (also check the positive to make sure it is tight). See if this fixes the problem.

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Ruth Doyle