Vent selector not working, air only blows at face

2005 KIA SORENTO
183,950 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDY DRYE
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Replaced actuator under drivers side and checked door it moves freely, tried different control head no change.any ideas?
Sep 3, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Are you sure you replaced the mode door actuator and not the blend air door actuator? It's a common mistake. The blend air door (mix) actuator controls temperature. The mode door actuator controls air flow directions.

I attached a picture that contains the mode actuator and the mix actuator. Take a look at the picture and let me know.

Take care,
Joe
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Sep 4, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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RANDY DRYE
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Yes, i changed the correct one.
Sep 5, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome back:

The only thing left then is to confirm there is power to the actuator and it is doing its job. Have you confirmed power?

Joe
Sep 5, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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RANDY DRYE
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Yes, still nothing.
Sep 25, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Something has to be disconnected. If the actuator is working and not moving the door, something has broken or become disconnected.

Sep 25, 2019 at 5:46 PM