Air conditioning does not switch areas

2011 HONDA CIVIC
158,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OGLESCHARLES
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Cannot switch from front to any other zone for the air to flow. Heating and air work fine, rear defrost works fine. Is there a way to tell if there is a short or a issue with the blend door actuator?
Nov 13, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you're having a problem with the blend/mode door actuator. It's a small electric motor the that controls air flow throughout the ducts in the HVAC box.Here is a tutorial for you to view showing how to replace:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor

I've attached 2 pictures below as step-by-step instructions for your Civic.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Nov 13, 2019 at 5:48 PM
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