Blend door on the caravan would get stuck in the hot position on the passenger side. Once you want the AC running this is a pain. A temp fix is to tap the actuator motor with a big screwdriver or small hammer to get the gear to spin.
Ordered the part from Rockauto since the blower motor resistor was acting up. I dislike the way these HVAC systems are designed.
Today I decided to change the blend door actuator. Location was in the passenger footwell. removal of the two screws is a total pain in the neck, especially the top screw. The ratcheting screw driver along with being a contortionist would allow me to only go 2-3 rotations before the torx bit would come off the screw. Wanted to take my time and not bugger up the plastic holes since I'm sure this won't be the only time I'll have to do this repair.
Pics of the old on the left and new on the right. After I installed it, I went to start the van to get test the blower and actuator. I was getting no air coming out of the vents. Checked the fuse box etc and then realized I had to remove the wires for the blower motor resistor to get access with my hands.
Working like a champ now! Let's see how long this part lasts, they are a known weak point in these vehicles.
I opened up the old actuator and the gears are not missing any teeth. I'll keep the parts for the next time I need to repair it.
Ordered the part from Rockauto since the blower motor resistor was acting up. I dislike the way these HVAC systems are designed.
Today I decided to change the blend door actuator. Location was in the passenger footwell. removal of the two screws is a total pain in the neck, especially the top screw. The ratcheting screw driver along with being a contortionist would allow me to only go 2-3 rotations before the torx bit would come off the screw. Wanted to take my time and not bugger up the plastic holes since I'm sure this won't be the only time I'll have to do this repair.
Pics of the old on the left and new on the right. After I installed it, I went to start the van to get test the blower and actuator. I was getting no air coming out of the vents. Checked the fuse box etc and then realized I had to remove the wires for the blower motor resistor to get access with my hands.
Working like a champ now! Let's see how long this part lasts, they are a known weak point in these vehicles.
I opened up the old actuator and the gears are not missing any teeth. I'll keep the parts for the next time I need to repair it.