No vent control

2004 KIA SORENTO
99,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SLICK1080
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Cannot switch between defrost or floor stays on middle vent . Can this be heater door actuator and if so where is it located?
Oct 19, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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STEVE W.
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Sounds like a mode door actuator located on the HVAC case behind the case in line with the center console area.

However, other than these pictures there is no repair/replacement information showing up. Checked Alldata, Mitchell, and a paper copy of the 2004 service manual.

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Oct 19, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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SLICK1080
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Thanks for the help and that is what is was.
Oct 21, 2017 at 1:38 PM
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STEVE W.
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Sorry we could not be more help. Kia/Hyundai seem to pick and choose what data they let out.
Glad to hear you can now select airflow.
Oct 21, 2017 at 4:11 PM
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SLICK1080
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Help me out alot and search all over the web trying to find out and even on the Kia forum. With no luck
Oct 21, 2017 at 5:40 PM
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STRAILER
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Steve W is one of our best! Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 23, 2017 at 1:20 PM