How does the mode actuator work in a car?
As mentioned above, the mode actuator is responsible for determining the direction of the airflow in the cabin. That means that when you turn the dial to direct airflow toward the lower part of your cabin—from the vents near your feet—the air should blow out of the right vents of your choosing, not from any other vent in the cabin.
Why is the a / C not coming from the front vents?
The next day I Took to the shop asking them to check vaccum first, and that didnt seem to be the issue, after tests and inspection they tell me its either the in AC panel cluster itself ( part with the buttons on it. Which seems to be working fine, I see no problems, but idk) or it could be the A/C Control Computer.
What does mode door 2 do on a car?
Mode Door 2: When mode door 1 is set to divert air away from the vents and into the second stage of the system, door #2 chooses whether air goes to the defrost vents to the windshield or out through the floor vents in the passenger and driver’s side footwells. Failure is indicated by an inability to choose between defrost and floor.
What are the two doors between the dash vent and the floor?
It’s stuck in the vent position and can’t shift to the floor position. The two doors that governs flow between dash vents and defrost/floor are “mode door 1” and “mode door 2.” Mode Door 1: This door regulates air flow to either the dash vents or defrost/floor.
As mentioned above, the mode actuator is responsible for determining the direction of the airflow in the cabin. That means that when you turn the dial to direct airflow toward the lower part of your cabin—from the vents near your feet—the air should blow out of the right vents of your choosing, not from any other vent in the cabin.
How do you turn off the AC vent?
The LED should flash on and off as you press the button. Turn the ignition and the fan switch to the “OFF” position. Set the temperature control dial on Max Cool. Push the mode control button and select Vent. Turn on the ignition. Press and hold the recirculation control button.
What’s the fuse for the mode control motor?
Open the fuse panel on the driver’s side. The fuse for the mode control motor is the number 8 fuse. The fuse is a 7.5 amp fuse. Replace the fuse and check if this resolves the problem.
It’s stuck in the vent position and can’t shift to the floor position. The two doors that governs flow between dash vents and defrost/floor are “mode door 1” and “mode door 2.” Mode Door 1: This door regulates air flow to either the dash vents or defrost/floor.