What does a blend air door motor do?
The blend door actuator is a small electric motor in your car that controls your car’s climate control system. It looks like a small plastic box with a few plastic gears on the inside. It is so small that you could easily fit it in one hand if you were attempting to remove it.
How long does it take to replace blend door actuator?
As Intrepid said, there are 2. In my case I replaced the one that was clicking and it’s still clicking. The other one is not clicking. Replaced one from the local parts store. Worked for 4 days then went bad again. They got me a new one, going to install today. Hope it lasts longer this time. Replaced one from the local parts store.
Is the blend door actuator still working on my Avenger?
The blend door actuator was clicking so I replaced it. It still clicks. It will start clicking when the car is off even. You could walk by it and you’ll hear it clicking, BUT the moment you open the door any door it will quit. When you start the car it will go off for about 15 seconds then stop.
Why did I replace my Blend door motor?
Enter your ride HERE to be a part of JUNE’s Ride of the Month Challenge! Ok ive searched and not came up with a solution for say. I replaced my blend door motor cause it was clicking and yep teeth missing. Was good for about 2 months then it started clicking again. Took it out the other day and made sure it was good yep it was.
Is the blend actuator on the driver side the same?
What’s going on is you have a Dorman part installed instead of a Mopar one installed on the driver side. If you took the air recirc blend actuator as well as the heat/cold blend actuator out and compared them you would see they are physically the same and work the same.
What makes up a blend door actuator motor?
A blend door actuator is made up of an electric motor that turns a plastic gear set in one direction or another which is connected to an air control door pivot at the final drive of the unit.
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.
How does a blend door work on a car?
The Mode doors direct the flow of air to the floor, dash vents and defroster. Each door is operated by either a vacuum or electric motor. Blend door actuator. The blend door is controlled by the vehicle’s heater controls. If the actuator is an electric motor, the driver operates a knob to change from cold to hot.
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.