Where is the blend door on a 1999 Tahoe?
Your blend door is in the center of the HVAC case just above the hump in the floorboard. The actuator is accessable by removing the connector and the two 7mm headed screws.
How to replace an automotive blend door actuator?
Before installing the new actuator it’s a good idea to manually turn the blend door in both directions to ensure it is not stuck which will cause the new actuator to fail. Grasp the door pivot and move it back and forth to its full travel, it should move freely.
How can I Fix my Chevy Tahoe driver side?
I ended up finding a repair kit that allows you to replace the blend door/actuator without dash removal called heatertreater I installed the kit and converted to single control, works great and cost me 10% of what I was quoted to replace the broken actuator. Great fix! On my Tahoe the driver side won’t blow cold air.
Why does my Chevy Tahoe not blow cold air?
On my Tahoe the driver side won’t blow cold air. Called the dealership and they said it’s the driver side blend door actuator and they want $400 to fix it and i called another shop and they wanted $600. Do you have to remove the whole dash to replace it? Has anyone else had to replace thiers?
Where is the blend door actuator on my Tahoe?
I have the popular blend door actuator failure on a 2004 z71 tahoe with full auto HVAC. It is the passenger side that failed and I can’t seem to locate the actuator that does the temperature control for the passenger side vents.
Can a Chevy AC blend door actuator be replaced?
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Which is passenger side blend door actuator location?
Just did mine a few days ago. changed out the Passenger side actuator along with the fresh air/Recirc actuator while I was in there. Took me about three and a half hours total. Not as bad as it sounds, just need to take your time and pay attention to what your doing. Good as new now. Which procedure?
I ended up finding a repair kit that allows you to replace the blend door/actuator without dash removal called heatertreater I installed the kit and converted to single control, works great and cost me 10% of what I was quoted to replace the broken actuator. Great fix! On my Tahoe the driver side won’t blow cold air.
How to fix blend door actuator in Chevy Tahoe?
WARNING- Make sure the ignition key is in the OFF position when connecting the electrical connectors to ensure the proper calibration of the control panel. 1. Engage the electrical connectors to the HVAC control assembly. 2. Install the HVAC control assembly.
Can a blend door be stuck in the wrong position?
If your blend door is stuck in the wrong position the A/C won’t work either so if the reset procedure fixes the position of your blend door and that was causing the problem, then yes it will fix the blinking. So it might fix your problem depending on what is causing the problem.
When to go to the blend door actuator?
If you are having a problem with your heating or cooling system there are of course several problems that could be at the root of it, but the blend door actuator is definitely a place to go to check especially if you’re noticing those sounds that we’ve mentioned.
Your blend door is in the center of the HVAC case just above the hump in the floorboard. The actuator is accessable by removing the connector and the two 7mm headed screws.
Why is the actuator called a blend door?
The blend door, which the actuator controls, is what diverts and controls the flow of air. There should be controlled by some plastic gears that are responsible for moving the blend door where the actuator sends the correct signals. The blend door is called a door because it really is just a flat panel of plastic.
How to recalibrate the HVAC system in a Chevy Tahoe?
When it’s time to reconnect it, touch it to the negative battery terminal to make sure any residual electricity is discharged. Start the engine and DO NOT TOUCH THE HVAC CONTROLS FOR 5-10 MINUTES! The system will go through a calibration procedure, all the actuators ( mode, blend, recirc) will calibrate also.
If your blend door is stuck in the wrong position the A/C won’t work either so if the reset procedure fixes the position of your blend door and that was causing the problem, then yes it will fix the blinking. So it might fix your problem depending on what is causing the problem.
What should I do about my blend door actuator?
This answer was rated: Just replaced blend door actuator on 2011 impala and its… Just replaced blend door… Just replaced blend door actuator on 2011 impala and its still clicking when it tries to recalibrate…. it appears that it is not recognizing its limits and just keeps moving thus jumping gears. dont have scan tool so what do I do?
Why does my Blend door not turn on?
Since this is just a small electronic part, this won’t be unheard of. If that happens, the blend door won’t work, and it’s likely your temperature will just be stuck on one setting with no ability to adjust the intensity up and down, or alternate between things like the lower vents or the defroster.
How long does it take to change a Chevy blend door actuator?
Just did mine a few days ago. changed out the Passenger side actuator along with the fresh air/Recirc actuator while I was in there. Took me about three and a half hours total. Not as bad as it sounds, just need to take your time and pay attention to what your doing. Good as new now.
How can I change the actuator on my Chevy Tahoe?
Yet after the vehicle is started, by pushing the vent buttons on the control panel to change the venting position, there is no change in any of the actuators… even the new one I purchased which wasn’t hooked up to the control arms (not installed, but just plugged in). Hopefully this makes things a bit clearer…