Controlling heat/AC temperature

Tiny
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  • 2002 SATURN L200
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
I have automatic climate control. Dial a temperature anywhere between sixty and ninety degrees. Whether on auto or manual, I only get two temperatures, full hot or full cold. Same for A/C. Other than controlling temperatures, heat and A/C work fine. I replaced the dash unit, same. It is as if the blend door is fully open or fully closed, nothing in between. Suggestions?

Thanks,
Bill
Age 68
Ohio
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018 AT 12:27 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a bad ground or a broken wire or an actuator could be shorted as well.

Here is a guide to help you check the system wiring and grounds:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Below are the air conditioner wiring diagrams. Check out the diagrams.

Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, January 11th, 2018 AT 2:23 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the quick reply!
When you actuator, is this what opens and closes the blend door as needed? (I know it as blend door motor)
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Saturday, January 13th, 2018 AT 11:02 AM
Tiny
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I meant "say" actuator.
Bill
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Saturday, January 13th, 2018 AT 11:03 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep one and the same :)
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Saturday, January 13th, 2018 AT 8:01 PM

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