Dual zone A/C not working correctly

Tiny
JVILLEGAS1991
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  • 2013 CADILLAC ATS
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 63,000 MILES
This just started happening today, all of a sudden the A/C was only blowing cold air in the driver side, and hot air in the passenger side. The hot air seemed like if the heater was on. It is extremely hot air. I double checked the climate controls and they were both set to the coldest, but only one side blows cold air.
Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 AT 11:02 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Chances are the air temp actuator is bad and not opening the blend air door to the right position. The air temp actuator (blend air door actuator) is responsible for the air temp entering the vehicle. Since you have dual climate control, there are two, one for the left and one for the right.

Take a look through this link. It explains how, in general, one is replaced.

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

If you take a look at pics 1 and 2, they show the location of the actuator for the right (passenger side) of the vehicle. Pic 2 are the directions for replacement.

Once the new part is installed, you will need to recalibrate it.Normally a scan tool is used. However, it can be done without one. Here are the directions for without a scan tool:

Alternate Method (without Scan Tool)

Note: Do not adjust any controls on the HVAC control module while the HVAC control module is self-calibrating. If interrupted, improper HVAC performance will result.

1. Clear all DTCs.

2. Place the ignition switch to the OFF position.

3. Install the HVAC actuator.

4. Connect all previously disconnected components.

5. Remove the HVAC control module fuse for a minimum of 10 s.

6. Install the HVAC control module fuse.

7. Start the vehicle.

8. Wait 40 s for the HVAC control module to self-calibrate.

9. Operate system and verify that no DTCs have set as current DTCs.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 8:05 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your reply, I will give it a try and will follow up with the result.
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Thursday, September 12th, 2019 AT 10:14 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You are very welcome. I will watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, September 13th, 2019 AT 5:25 PM
Tiny
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They replaced the HVAC control module, good thing it was covered with the warranty. Thank you.
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Saturday, September 14th, 2019 AT 10:49 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You are very welcome and thanks for letting me know. And I agree, glad it was under warranty.

Take care and let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
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Saturday, September 14th, 2019 AT 10:51 PM

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