How To Install Replace Vent Air Door Actuator Ford Taurus Mercury Sable 96-07 1AAuto.com

[joaquinelectric1]

thank you very much anyways.

[xxdrewzooxx]

Well thanks again. I replaced the actuator today and it stopped clicking. Working under the dash is very tight. I suggest using a flat wrench rather than a socket. I did remove the + ground terminal on the battery first as recommended by the Service Manual. But it went much faster than I thought it would.

Thanks for showing how easy it was. You saved me a bundle.

[YTSparty]

Is there a difference between the "controller" and the actuator? They look identical. I just tested mine out, and the white controller is clicking. Are the black and white, both actuators or is there a difference?

Also, it's recommended that you remove the ground terminal on the battery before replacing.

[1aauto]

@YTSparty The controller is the switch panel that controls how the actuator moves the door inside of the air duct.

[joaquinelectric1]

@YTSparty I need to know how can I replace in a Nissan altima 2002

[1aauto]

@joaquinelectric1 Currently we do not have a video on this particular repair on this vehicle. We'll keep this in mind in the event that we need to fix one on this vehicle.

[YTSparty]

Is there a difference between the "controller" and the actuator? They look identical. I just tested mine out, and the white controller is clicking. Are the black and white, both actuators or is there a difference?

[PutschPatriot]

This question has nothing to do with the video but I have been researching this with no luck so far. I have a 98 Ford F-150 V8. 4.6. Recently the air vents started smelling like molasses of burnt honey, I am thinking is is something radiator related since it has a similiar smell. Could anyone give me any tips on what I should be looking to chaging? It is annoying having a truck that smells like Aunt Jamimas Perfume.

[1aauto]

@PutschPatriot If it kind of has a maple syrup smell, it might be the heater core. You might want to check around on the passenger side to see if anything is leaking, or if the floor is wet.

[PutschPatriot]

@1aauto - I have a ford f-150 titan.... I am told that it should leak out over the inside cabin if it goes bad? My heater went out last winter, but I found the two hoses that lead to the heater core, released them, and stuck a water hose inside to flush it out. It works fine now........ Basically changing the heater core is my last resort, I found that it is somewhere inside the dash panel?

[1aauto]

@PutschPatriot If a heater core goes bad inside of a vehicle, they tend to leak onto the passenger side. floor.

[trishatanya]

hi! this morning when i start my car there is continuous tapping/clinking sound come from behind the glovebox even my engine is off. even my key in on acc position sound still come out.

[1aauto]

@trishatanya you could take a look at the blower motor to see if it's staying on for some reason.

[SKSNADINE]

everyone talking about air coming out of defrost only, but what if it only come out of front vents and can't be changed? Is this the problem?

[1aauto]

@SKSNADINE This could also be the symptoms of a broken vent door actuator.

[TheCoronet69]

my acuater wasnt working an i put a new one an still didnt work i test the plug an had enuff volts the tsted the ground an had ground then tested the out from the swithches an still good but still nothing what can i also look for?

[1aauto]

@TheCoronet69 You may want to check all of the vacuum lines inside the engine compartment and also under the dash. If you see that one is broke or has come loose they fix it, and it may solve your vent door actuator video.

[michaelvialpando]

Hey I have some problems with my A/C on my 1995 Taurus SHO and was wondering if you could help narrow down the causes.

My AC blows hot.

The compressor engages.

I added R134A yet the gauge never moved above "low."

An employee at O'Riely guessed that the Blend Door is the culprit.

Underneath the glove box inside the vehicle, I can feel a round plastic cylinder get very cold when I turn the AC on but the vents only blow very hot.

What should I do? Thanks for your time.

[1aauto]

@michaelvialpando I would have the AC system checked to see if the coolant is leaking out somehow.

[llamaking12]

so my taurus when i turn the heat it goes click....click....click....cli­ck.  is this what i need to replace?

[1aauto]

@llamaking12 Do all of the speeds on the heater work? Are you able to switch from defrost to the center console or floor vents with no problem?

[llamaking12]

@1aauto yeah its just when i move the selector from cold to hot. all the other (defrost feet vent etc.) work and some times it will click a couple times then it will go. ill try to make a video here soon

[1aauto]

@llamaking12 Do all of the blower motor speeds work fine?

[llamaking12]

@1aauto hey sorry forgot to respond but yes all the speed worked. now its starting to get colder im gonna replace it. (stuck on a/c)

[jaded16340]

Different vid, same question. all the air comes out of my defroster vents. regardless of the selection, all comes out of the defroster vents. the ac is still cold, heat still hot, just all comes out of the defroster vent. Obviously not the issue addressed here I'm not finding anything on the web regarding my issue. does it sound like that switch? an actuator? vac or power maybe? I'm at a loss and don't know how to get at that switch, the cover doesn't seem to be removable. Help! thanks.

[1aauto]

@jaded16340 It could be the actuator for the door, or even a vacuum line that may have a hole in it.You may want to check those two things first.

[ValdemarDragunov]

hello, i have a ford taurus 2001 and yesterday i installed a new compressor a/c clutch but it still blows hot air. My mechanic thinks it could be hose lines that can be the problem as to why my a/c is not blowing cold air. what do you think it can be?

[1aauto]

@ValdemarDragunov You may want to have the system tested for leaks,and also check to see if the refrigerant level is up.

[debbydoo2008]

i am getting hot air even tho my a/c is charged. Also, when I stop the car, the fan comes on, but blows hot air into the car. My car is running hotter than normal, but not overheating. Is this related to the blend door motor?

[1aauto]

@debbydoo2008 The problem of your ventilation system not blowing cold air could be because of the actuator in the video. The car running hotter than normal is a different issue.

[jdotbarr7]

would i be correct in assuming that if the peg on the blend door motor would not rotate or work ......then may not be able to get heat from your vents??

[1aauto]

@jdotbarr7 Yes, if that peg is not moving your motor is not working and your temperture blend is not changing.

[chagOwwuUUu]

Is that why hot air comes out of one side my car and not the other??

[1aauto]

@chagOwwuUUu Sounds like you have dual zone auto climate control? If that is the case you may have a malfunctioning air door but the procedure to replace may be different.

[MrMicraphone]

Tanks ..

[mtlh05]

Super helpful video. Thank you!

[MrMicraphone]

is this common ? and does it let the hot air out from the heater core ?

[1aauto]

@MrMicraphone Yes this is common and it controls the amount of hot air in to the vehicle.