I am not getting heat coming out of the vents

2005 BUICK LESABRE
44,125 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AFLIEGEL
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When I set Automatic on my Heather/Air Conditioner control I am not getting heat coming out of the vents. There was a noise being made in the off position which went away when I pushed the automatic button that is not there now. A fluttering noise of some kind.
Nov 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM
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HMAC300
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This sounds like you have low engine coolant or the temperature blend door actuator stopped working but to but sure this video and guide can help us fix it.

https://youtu.be/SNRb6pSwYuU

and if the temperature blend door needs replacement here is a guide that can help with diagrams below to show you on your car.

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

This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

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Nov 3, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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HOAGY106
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Thanks. I had to get a new bleed door actuator works great now.
Mar 22, 2021 at 12:51 PM
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