How to manually turn a blend door actuator?
Install electrical connector to bracket on A/C electronic blend door actuator. Install instrument panel insulator and console panel if equipped. Connect battery ground cable. Thanks for instruction.
How to turn a blend door on and off?
Insert actuator shaft into A/C air temperature control door and secure A/C electronic blend door actuator to A/C evaporator housing with four retaining screws. Install electrical connector to bracket on A/C electronic blend door actuator. Install instrument panel insulator and console panel if equipped. Connect battery ground cable.
Where is the blend door actuator located on a Honda Accord?
The blend door actuator is the hardest to access, it is located at the bottom center of the dash directly above the center hump for the exhaust. The mode door actuator is located higher up in the center portion of the dash and is visible when the radio is removed. 5/16″ wrench (ratcheting wrench STRONGLY recommended!)
Do you need to remove the cluster from a door lock?
Lift the whole panel straight up to clear it of the catch behind the door handle. Note: If your vehicle has electronic door locks, you will need to remove the door lock cluster panel from the door panel. Before removing the door panel, remove the screws attaching the cluster to the panel.
What happens when you replace the actuator on a blend door?
Once all of the mounting screws have been removed the actuator should become loose. Grasp the actuator and pull it from its mount to remove. Before installing the new actuator it’s a good idea to manually turn the blend door in both directions to ensure it is not stuck which will cause the new actuator to fail.
Insert actuator shaft into A/C air temperature control door and secure A/C electronic blend door actuator to A/C evaporator housing with four retaining screws. Install electrical connector to bracket on A/C electronic blend door actuator. Install instrument panel insulator and console panel if equipped. Connect battery ground cable.
Can a heater be removed from a blend door?
If the door is stuck the heater plenum with need to be removed and the problem resolved before installing the new unit. 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.
What to do if your blend door blower is stuck?
If the door is stuck the heater plenum with need to be removed and the problem resolved before installing the new unit. 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.
What do I need to replace car door actuator?
You will need a tool set including an 5.5 mm socket for Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Using a small socket and ratchet remove the mounting bolts that hold the under dash plastic cover on the passenger side. These screws can be in obscure places so look around for them.
What happens when an actuator goes bad on a car?
An actuator can go bad in of two ways; first the electric motor can burn out rendering the unit non-responsive so nothing changes when the temperature or vent mode controls are moved. Next, the plastic gear set will become brittle and break which will sometimes allow the unit to work while making a ticking or clicking noise and then stop.