Do you have to take the whole dash off to replace the HVAC actuator?
Jan 3, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.
Which actuator? there are three different ones. Which function is not working?
Jan 3, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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DEW.HICKIE
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The HVAC actuator/blend door.
Jan 3, 2018 at 12:54 PM
DEW.HICKIE
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Heat.
Jan 3, 2018 at 12:55 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, sorry, but the answer is yes. the dash has to be removed to gain access to the top of the heater case. I attached a picture for you to view.
Roy
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Jan 3, 2018 at 12:58 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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Has the actuator been confirmed as the failure?
Jan 3, 2018 at 1:01 PM
DEW.HICKIE
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I have replaced the radiator, thermostat and checked the heater core. I get about thirty seconds of heat then it goes to cool air.
Jan 3, 2018 at 2:07 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, if you get some and it goes to none I doubt it is the actuator.
move the heat/cool control back and forth and see if you hear the mode door moving.
Are both heater hoses hot to the touch under the hood? It sounds like you have a clogged heater core.