No air from center console vents?

2006 CADILLAC CTS
101,210 MILES • 2.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THE AUTO FIX
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Air from floor and side vents temperature control works for hot and cold. Clicking sound from driver side dash. No air from center console vents.
Nov 1, 2022 at 3:40 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It sounds like the mode door actuator isn't fully working. They have a plastic gear in them, and it is very common for the teeth to strip causing a clicking sound.

Based on your description, my first suspect is the actuator needs to be replaced. I attached directions below for actuator replacement. However, I can't recall if you are able to access it from under the dash without removing the entire instrument cluster carrier. I need you to do some inspecting to determine if you can reach it.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

See pics below.

Nov 1, 2022 at 8:54 PM
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