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Why does my Silverado Sierra not turn on in recirculate mode?

Why does my Silverado Sierra not turn on in recirculate mode?

While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the blend or defrost mode and increase fan speed. It won’t turn on unless the air is put down to 72° and below.

Where is the recirculate air button on a Chevy 1500?

This is on my 04 Chevy 1500. You go to hit the recirculate air button on the ac/heat control and It blinks a few seconds then goes off. Never stays on. Any ideas? It is supposed to do that.

How does the recirculate button work on a GMC Sierra?

An indicator on the button will light up, flash three times and turn off when recirculation is selected in these modes.The air-conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp.

Why is my recirculate air button not working?

If I remember correctly it’s telling you there is a controller error. You need a professional scan tool to pull a/c codes. It could be a controller error or a problem with the recirc door. -Start engine. Do not touch any a/c controls for at least 40 seconds while actuators perform relearn.

While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the blend or defrost mode and increase fan speed. It won’t turn on unless the air is put down to 72° and below.

Where is the recirculation switch on a Chevy Silverado?

The recirculation switch closes the recirculation door in order to circulate the air within the vehicle. The outside air switch opens the recirculation door in order to route outside air into the vehicle. Regardless of the blower motor switch position, recirculation is available only in the panel and bi-level mode switch positions.

What happens to the recirculation actuator on a Chevy Silverado?

If the HVAC control module detects a fault with the recirc door the HVAC control module will try to drive the actuator for a predetermined amount of time, to outside air, which is the defaulted position for the recirculation actuator. No, I wasn’t buying this line at all… I just needed some ammo.

What does the outside air switch on a Chevy Silverado do?

The recirculation switch closes the recirculation door in order to circulate the air within the vehicle. The outside air switch opens the recirculation door in order to route outside air into the vehicle.

If the HVAC control module detects a fault with the recirc door the HVAC control module will try to drive the actuator for a predetermined amount of time, to outside air, which is the defaulted position for the recirculation actuator. No, I wasn’t buying this line at all… I just needed some ammo.

The recirculation switch closes the recirculation door in order to circulate the air within the vehicle. The outside air switch opens the recirculation door in order to route outside air into the vehicle. Regardless of the blower motor switch position, recirculation is available only in the panel and bi-level mode switch positions.

The recirculation switch closes the recirculation door in order to circulate the air within the vehicle. The outside air switch opens the recirculation door in order to route outside air into the vehicle.

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Ruth Doyle