Heater blowing cold

2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA
80,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISCANDO45
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My heater blows cold, even when I switch the temperature back and forth there is no change. I have checked the coolant and the hoses going to the heater core are both hot. So I wanted to know if it could be one of the actuators and if so which one and where is it located?
Oct 17, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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Hello,

Yep, it sounds like the temperature blend door actuator is having an issue. Here is a guide to help walk you through the repair you with the actuator location for your car below:

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

1 - HVAC Module
2 - Mode Actuator
3 - Air Temperature Actuator - Right
4 - Re-circulation Actuator
5 - Blower Motor
6 - Blower Motor Control Module
7 - Air Temperature Actuator - Left

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Oct 18, 2018 at 7:21 PM
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