my heater keeps blowing hot air

2004 SAAB 9-3
56,500 MILES
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ROY WARRINGHAM
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The heater blows constant hot air even with cotrol knob turned to cold and the fan off.
Aug 24, 2012 at 9:24 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Seems the air mixingg damper motor or its linkages is stuck in the heater position.
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Aug 24, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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ROY WARRINGHAM
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Thanks,how do i access the damper motor and linkage?
Aug 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The diagrams are self explanatory. First diagram shows what to take off under dash at driver side and the next shows the damper and its linkages.
Aug 29, 2012 at 11:03 AM