How to remove the servo from a tundra?
This servo can be accessed without removing very many plastic panels, and one screw to remove passenger side footwell ductwork, 10 minutes to get to and remove. Much to my surprise the shaft is a soft plastic, why put the weakest link there? To avoid damaging a $120 servo motor held on by 3 screws?
Where are the actuators on a blend door?
Before you make a replacement, be sure to first find out which blend door actuator stopped working. They sometimes make a noise when they break, but don’t count on it. The majority of cars and trucks have two actuators; one on the passenger side and one on the driver side.
Where is the HVAC system on a tundra?
The HVAC system is comprised of a “heater housing” under the dash in front of the center console. This box contains heater core, 4-5 servo motors for various blend doors depending on trim level, and AC evaporator with a wing leading over to the blower motor and AC amplifier above the passenger footwell.
What are the problems with a tundra Blender?
Common problems are servo failures, which can be addressed in situ with minimal dash covers removed, blend door failures which require replacement of the heater housing box, and heater core plugging or leaks which also requires removal of the heater housing.
How to put the servo cover back on a Toyota?
Bend the fingers slightly upwards. Check that the white lever is in the same position as it was when you took the motor out. Reinstall the motor in the correct orientation making sure its electrical contacts fit between the copper fingers in the case. You can now put the cover back on.
How to fix a servo on a Dual Temp car?
Note that dual temp A/C’s have servos on drivers and passenger sides. The easy option is to buy a new servo for about $100-$130. However, I have successfully fixed two of them using a screwdriver and pair of small, long nosed, needle nose pliers. Repair – Unscrew the servo unit from the car and disconnect the electrical cable.
Where is the air mix Servo on a Toyota?
Diagnosing – You can usually look up under the dash towards the center of the vehicle and see the white plastic lever moving rapidly back and forth. The purpose of the servo is to mix cool air from the A/C or outside with warm air from the heater to match the temperature you have set. The white lever has a travel of 90 degrees.