Heater not blowing hot air driver's side after car has warmed up

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
221,000 MILES • 4.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BUCKY81.
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After my car warms up to running temperature I get hot air from the passenger side and cool from the drivers side. I'm wandering if anyone knows what is wrong with it? Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Dec 3, 2019 at 10:14 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

This could be a problem with your vehicle's heater control assembly. In the diagrams down below I have included the instructions from the vehicle manufacturer on the removal and installation of your vehicles HVAC Unit. Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

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Alex
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Dec 3, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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STRAILER
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If I can add this happens when the blend door actuator cable goes bad here is a guide in the diagrams below to help walk you through the steps.


After disconnecting the heater/cooler unit side connections of the air mix damper lever cable and air outlet changeover link cable, remove the heater control assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Cables On Heater Control Assembly
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AIR MIX DAMPER LEVER CABLE, AIR OUTLET CHANGEOVER DAMPER LINK CABLE REMOVAL
Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver into the control base clip from inner side, and then remove the cable by lifting the claw part of the clip.

Fig 3: Removing Cables From Heater Control Assembly
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
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Dec 4, 2019 at 3:31 PM
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