Hvac mode actuator went bad?

2007 BUICK RANIER
200,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEETLEPUNK21
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Hello, the mode actuator that controls the air coming out of the vents from the face to the floor went bad, and I purchased a used one from A-premium. It didn’t work and so I purchased a brand new one (same brand) and it didn’t work either. Well, I say it didn’t work, but when you turn the vehicle on, it Moves from one side to the other, and then stops, but when I use the controls on the center dash to move it from the face to the floor or to the defrost, It does not move at all. I have the automatic (HVAC) climate control in this Buick. So, I’m just trying to figure out what the issue is. Can you pull up the diagram and schematics of how to properly install it? Also, when working on this, I am going up under the dash on the driver side with my hand and long arms to work on this, because I would really like to not have to take the entire dash apart.
Nov 21, 2024 at 7:22 AM
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It looks like the actuator has not been calibrated, which is why it sweeps and then stops. Here is the correct placement of the mode actuator so we can be on the same page and how to calibrate it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Nov 21, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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BEETLEPUNK21
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Hey Ken, this fixed it thank you for your help!
Nov 22, 2024 at 4:57 AM
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Nov 22, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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