A/C Selector?

RICHARD SMITH6

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1998 FORD MUSTANG
3.8L
V6
2WD
MANUAL
121,000 MILES

I've put a vacuum smoker on the system and found two small leaks at intake manifold and repaired a rechecked. No more leaks were found in the engine area. Never saw or smelled a leak under the dash. The selector works in every position except vent or A/C. I'm starting to think the switch itself may be bad. Still trying to figure it out.

Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 4:25 AM

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KEN L

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What seems to be the problem? Does the A/C not work? Vent control?

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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 8:44 AM

RICHARD SMITH6

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A/C not working was already a known issue, the current issue is the selector switch works in all positions (you can hear and feel blend doors moving) except in vent or A/C positions it still only comes out defrost and floor vents. No vacuum leaks were found under the dash using a smoker. Plan on replacing the A/c compressor / dryer etc, in spring (don't need it now).

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Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 9:46 AM

KEN L

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It sounds like the air damper door is no working or you have a vacuum leak under the hood that feeds the HVAC system. Please go over this guide and check the images below to se what I am talking about:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-vents-stay-in-the-defrost-position

Here is a guide to how the vacuum lines work and are routed so you can check them out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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