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What is the difference between a blend door actuator and a mode door actuator?

What is the difference between a blend door actuator and a mode door actuator?

blend door controls the temp by moving a door allowing more or less air to blow through the heater core. mode door controls which vents the air blows through.

How to install a new mode actuator on a Silverado?

Chevrolet Silverado 1500: I just installed a new mode actuator… Installing new panel mode actuator on 2002 Silverado 2500hd diesel. I can’t seem to get the vent/floor door gear cam and the defrost door cam properly aligned in the two actuator save slots as I screw … read more

Where is the blend door actuator on a Silverado?

The Blend Door actuator is located in the center of the core box, up under the dash. The Mode Door actuator is on the left, and the Resirc Door actuator is at the top of the dash near the windshield.

How to replace the mode actuator on a 2009 Chevy Trailblazer?

Your 2009 Chevy Trailblazer has two mode door actuators — one for the front and one for the rear. To replace the front you need to remove the lower sound insulator.

How does a door lock actuator work on a car?

A door lock actuator is the component in electronic door locks that is responsible for locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors. When a button is pressed to lock or unlock a door, the door lock switch triggers the actuator.

What is the mode door actuator on a 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?

2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer: The mode door actuator..controls..airflow… Is there a simple method… Is there a simple method in replacing the ‘mode door actuator’ in a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer? The ‘mode door actuator’ controls directional airflow inside the vehicle.

Where is the HVAC mode door actuator located?

Not a lot of room to work in there and there is a gear drive that you have to get the teeth aligned correctly and the only way to see it is with a small mirror. I usually sneak them in and out through the driver side underdash area.

Where are the actuators on a Trailblazer SS 6.0?

Doing a little research I found the several different actuators. Initially, I found one on the passenger side and three on the driver side, all up against the center console under the dash. To determine which one was the culprit I removed the panels under the steering wheel (a few 7mm screws and a couple 10mm bolts).

What’s the hardest part of replacing a door actuator?

The hardest part is holding the new actuator in place and using one finger to make sure the notch on the actuator gear matches the tab on the door gear! Took me about an hour and a half and didn’t remove the floor vents like called for! Click to expand…

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Ruth Doyle