Heater blows air when the AC/heater is not on

Tiny
MIKE OG
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  • 2009 SATURN VUE HYBRID
  • 3.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,000 MILES
Why does my car blow heat while in drive when the air or heat is not on?
Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 AT 6:23 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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Hello

It sounds like you have a re-circulation air blend door actuator that is not working. To confirm lets remove the unit to check the operation. here is a guide that will help walk you through the steps and diagrams below to how you how on your car:

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

1 - Mode Actuator
2 - Air Plenum
3 - Evaporator Temperature Sensor
4 - Mode Actuator (Side View)
5 - Air Temperature Actuator
6 - Recirculation Actuator
7 - Blower Motor
8 - Blower Module
9 - X202

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 12:24 PM

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