How do I change mode actuator?
You will need a tool set including an 5.5 mm socket for Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
- Step 1: Remove the Lower Dash Panel or Glove Box.
- Step 2: Remove the Door Actuator.
- Step 3: Remove the Actuator.
- Step 4: Turn the Air Door Pivot.
- Step 5: Match the New Actuator.
What does the mode blend door actuator do?
Blend Door Actuator: The blend door actuator is controlled by the vehicle’s climate controls. The blend door can open and close at various positions to block or allow air passing through the heater core in order to achieve the desired temperature inside of the vehicle.
Where is the Panel / Floor mode door actuator located?
The panel/floor mode door actuator is powered on the dark blue wire with ground on the dark blue/light blue wire. Disconnect the C1 connector at the HVAC control head. Check for battery power on pins 14 & 15. Next, check for good ground at pin #1. Next check for digital bus voltage on pins 12 & 13 of the same connector.
How does the mode 1 door work on a truck?
There are two mode doors that control the direction of air flow. The mode 1 door cuts the dash vents on and off, and when off air is diverted down to the mode 2 door which switches between floor and defrost. The most common symptom of a bad mode 1 door is for the truck to be stuck on dash air with no floor or defrost.
What to know about temperature control mode actuator?
There are a couple of things to consider about the temperature control mode actuator when hunting down replacement parts. If you have the fancy automatic climate system where you actually set a number on the digital display you get a different temperature actuator than those with a basic system using a slide temperature control.
What does the mode door actuator do on a Dodge Ram?
The mode door is what changes the direction of the air coming out of the vents. Moving the door to different locations changes whether the air comes out of the defrost, floor, dash vents or a combination of both. The vehicles listed below use an electric motor mode door actuator.