Can you replace a heater door blend actuator?
Can you replace a heater door blend actuator?
Our inventory of A/C heater door blend actuators includes replacement units that exceed OEM specifications and performance. You don’t need to struggle through the installation when your replacement part has been specially designed to work with your specific vehicle.
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.
When to replace the actuator on a car heater?
If the actuator doesn’t move, it’s probably bad. There’s a chance the mode or blend door actuator may be good but the door or linkage is binding, so check it before you replace the actuator (photo above). If the door binds, take it to a pro for replacement.
What makes up a blend door actuator motor?
A blend door actuator is made up of an electric motor that turns a plastic gear set in one direction or another which is connected to an air control door pivot at the final drive of the unit.
What happens when you replace the actuator on a blend door?
Once all of the mounting screws have been removed the actuator should become loose. Grasp the actuator and pull it from its mount to remove. Before installing the new actuator it’s a good idea to manually turn the blend door in both directions to ensure it is not stuck which will cause the new actuator to fail.
Can a heater be removed from a blend door?
If the door is stuck the heater plenum with need to be removed and the problem resolved before installing the new unit. 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.
What to do if your blend door blower is stuck?
If the door is stuck the heater plenum with need to be removed and the problem resolved before installing the new unit. 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.
How do you install a new actuator on a car?
Install the new part in place as you insert the mounting screws by hand. Be careful not to cross thread the mounting screws because they thread into the plastic housing and can easily strip, (do not over tighten). Once all screws are in place firmly push the wiring harness connector back into the actuator.
