defrost actuator

2003 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
200,000 MILES • 4.6L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DON DANIEL
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My climate control system is stuck in the dash vent position and will not shift. Should I replace the blend door actuator or is there a defrost actuator?
Feb 27, 2018 at 10:39 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

Yes is does sounds like you have a defrost blend door actuator that is not working.

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

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

Here is the locations of all the blend door actuators for reference (below).

Cheers, Ken
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Feb 28, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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