A/C stuck on defrost and leg vents

2014 FORD FIESTA
93,000 MILES
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GGHALY
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The A/C doesn't blow from the front or hand vents, it is stuck only on defrost mode and legs.
Oct 8, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

This sounds like the actuator is not working for changing modes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/low-or-no-air-flow-from-vents

I attached the procedure and some pictures for the replacement of the actuator.

Roy

Air Distribution Door Actuator

Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag See: Air Bag > Removal and Replacement (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).


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3. NOTE: If replacing the air distribution door actuating assembly, perform the following steps.
Refer to: Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) See: Housing Assembly HVAC > Removal and Replacement > Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) See: Housing Assembly HVAC > Removal and Replacement > Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).


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Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.


2. NOTE: When installing the air distribution door actuating assembly, make sure that each air distribution door gear or lever is correctly aligned with the actuating assembly.



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Oct 9, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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