How do you replace an automotive blend actuator?
Once all screws are in place firmly push the wiring harness connector back into the actuator. You should hear a click signaling the correct installing of the connector. After the installation is complete double check your work and reinstall the plastic cover.
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.
What causes HVAC blend motor actuator to get stuck?
Some GM trucks in the early 2000’s may have an issue where the temperature may get stuck blowing hot air on the driver’s side and cold air on the passenger side. The culprit tends to be the HVAC blend motor/ actuator door. Before purchasing anything or attempting to make a repair, try doing the reset procedure in this video.
Once all screws are in place firmly push the wiring harness connector back into the actuator. You should hear a click signaling the correct installing of the connector. After the installation is complete double check your work and reinstall the plastic cover.
When do you know something is wrong with your blend door actuator?
Noise: If you’re hearing a sort of droning or squeaking repetitive sound from somewhere within your dashboard around the Center area, in the more or less general area that you are control knobs for the HVAC system are located, that’s a good sign there’s something wrong with the blend door actuator.
Why is my Blend door motor not working?
One of the most common reasons for this is the failure of the blend door motor / module – Mark shows you the symptoms, the part, why it fails and what it costs. Loading…
Is the blend door shaft the second thing to break?
Everyone has come to the conclusion that the blend door shaft is the second and last thing to break. That there is an undetermined period of time before the blend door shaft is broken by the plastic drive connector. That period of time could be months or it could be years.