Drivers side cold, passenger hot for heat

I wonder if the plastic is contracting in the cold and causing a poor connection. Since you have one, I would try it to see if it changes the way it reacts.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

I hate to say it, but I feel that is what needs done. I'm sure you are about tired of crawling around under the dash, but something is sticking and causing the issue. I feel you confirmed that with the different actuator doing the same thing with the same noise.

If you have the chance, let me know what you find.

Joe

Hi,

I looked on Dorman's website and found that one is for air temp and the other is a fresh air door actuator. Take a look at the two pics below. You need the 604-700. Which one did you get?

Joe

Hi,

An actuator is nothing more than a small motor which moves a door via a gear assembly. Now, there are different types. Your vehicle has the electric type. When you turn the power off, it should stay in the same position. On the other hand, there are vacuum operated actuators as well. If there is any type of engine vacuum leak, the actuator may reverse if pressure is lost when the engine is turned off.

As far as the actuator itself, something is different between the two. You indicated it was supposed to be the 700. What brand did you get? I know Dorman parts are usually a really good replacement part. Some of the things you can get online at lower prices are a bit sketchy.

Let me know if I can help.

Take care,
Joe

Let me know if the new one corrects the issue. I will keep my fingers crossed.

Take care,
Joe

Absolutely, that sounds like a plan. Let me know how things turn out for you, and by the way, great idea.

Joe

Hi,

Are both of these vehicles the same model year? Both sound related to the blend air door. Dakeller, what was done to the vehicle for 1500.00 dollars? Is it only the driver's side that doesn't change temp? Lavacin, let me know what you are referring to. When you say the console needs to be removed, I'm questioning if there is an easier way.

Let me know. Also, it may be better if you both start new threads. I will struggle trying to focus on two different issues on the same thread. It will likely delay responses.

Here is the link to start a new post:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Take care and I look forward to hearing from you.

Joe

Hi,

It sounds like the actuator is failing due to the door being stiff when cold. When you removed the blend air door actuator, did you check to see if the door was free? You may want to lubricate where the actuator mounts to see if that helps. Also, you could work the door manually to loosen it.

Let me know.

Joe