1989 Buick Lesabre defroster not blowing air

1989 BUICK LESABRE
141,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GREGHZL
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The defroster on my 89 buick is not working. I move the controls to defrost I only fell air at the front vents only. On air on floor or defroster hot or cold. HELP
Nov 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the direction of the air won't change, you most likely have a vacuum leak under the dash. The vents are actuated by vacuum. Check for disconnected, cracked, or damaged hoses under the dash. Sometimes, with the engine ruinning, you will actually hear a hissing sound from the leak.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Nov 22, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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