1996 Cadillac Deville

1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
160,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WHITETIGER_1272
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my heater works but when i push the defroster it switches to vent what do i do to fix this/
Dec 15, 2008 at 4:15 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
There are vent doors in the HVAC duct work that are actuated by vacuum. You will need to check for a vacuum leak at the switch or see if you can hear a hiss coming from anywhere under the dash.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Dec 18, 2008 at 9:56 PM
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