heater blows hot and cold

2005 VOLVO S80
130,000 MILES • 2.4L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETE 56
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The heater blows hot and cold. new water pump correct coolant. set temperature at high they blow hot then blow cold for twenty seconds then back hot.
Jan 19, 2018 at 3:54 AM
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It sounds like you have a temperature blend door actuator that needs replacing. Here is a guide to show you what you are in for when doing the job:

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

Below are all of the blend door actuators just in case you want to see how the system works.

Check out the diagrams (below).

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Jan 20, 2018 at 1:06 PM
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