How much does it cost to fix Nissan blend door actuator?
Reading this forum, I learned that this was the dreaded blend/air mix door actuator that’s way up under the dash, and that a Nissan dealership will take the whole dash off to fix it and charge you upwards of $700. Well f that! But there are a couple of details I’d like to add that will help people out.
How to fix driver side blend / air mix door actuator?
I fixed the driver side blend/air mix door actuator! In my 2010 Armada I’d been hearing the woodpecker in the dash for a long time, and then it finally went away and the driver side vents were stuck on heat all the time, regardless of what temp I set. Rear and passenger heat/AC continued to function normally.
What should I do before replacing my actuator?
Before you replace your actuator, reach up in there and feel/move these mechanisms with your hand so you can understand how they are linked and how they move.
What kind of wrench to use on air mix door actuator?
The ratcheting 7/32 or 5.5mm wrench is definitely a must. Although, I found a small ratchet and socket was also helpful for a couple of the screws I found getting the screws back in to the mounting plate and then into the actuator very tough.
Reading this forum, I learned that this was the dreaded blend/air mix door actuator that’s way up under the dash, and that a Nissan dealership will take the whole dash off to fix it and charge you upwards of $700. Well f that! But there are a couple of details I’d like to add that will help people out.
Where is the blend / air mix door actuator?
Rear and passenger heat/AC continued to function normally. Reading this forum, I learned that this was the dreaded blend/air mix door actuator that’s way up under the dash, and that a Nissan dealership will take the whole dash off to fix it and charge you upwards of $700.
Before you replace your actuator, reach up in there and feel/move these mechanisms with your hand so you can understand how they are linked and how they move.