Simple how to fix blend door heater a/c actuator 2002 - 2008 ford explorer noise behind dashboard

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

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  • @sammihobs5514
    @sammihobs5514 10 лет назад +3

    Hello. We did this today. My husband and I are not at all mechanically inclined. We used a flashlight to see the switch moving first. It's in an awkward spot. It's actually back further in the '03 Explorer. Took us about an hour tops. I'm so grateful for this video. You rock.

  • @brykatdare
    @brykatdare 11 лет назад +5

    Thank You very much, I am a 57 year old female and I was able to do this with ease.

  • @dawnpolito2261
    @dawnpolito2261 8 лет назад +2

    Awesome video!!! It's the end of November and I've been without heat for a month. We can't afford to go to a mechanic right now but my husband saw your video. You're directions are so easy to follow and it only took about 1 hour to finish. It's so great to have heat now!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @arneild56
    @arneild56 11 лет назад

    Kirk...your video saved me hundreds of dollars, the fix took me about 30 minutes total, slightly damaged hands but they're warm now! I can't over-state how great your solution is ...Thanks

  • @davidmosley3177
    @davidmosley3177 11 лет назад

    Kirk,Worked perfectly your method in my 07.Everything came apart and went back in place real easy.It took me about 30 mins but I want to thank you again because I don't have the money right at this point to repair with the holidays around the corner.Maybe spring time i'll get it repaired.

  • @titanpixydancer
    @titanpixydancer 10 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for this video! I am now warm and toasty in my 2003 Ford Explorer. For those with short arms & fingers like me, I recommend grabbing a flashlight and a screwdriver so you can see the latch & reach it.

  • @CartoonEtc
    @CartoonEtc 10 лет назад +1

    Thanks for your informative and helpful video tutorial on how to fix the blend door.
    My 2002 Mountaineer AC was cooling but not blowing through the vents. I followed your method and fixed the problem. Saved me several 100 dollars. You are awesome!

  • @kimhauschild8998
    @kimhauschild8998 10 лет назад

    I purchased the actuator for $50. Following a demo on RUclips, I followed all the steps to remove the center console and metal brace and an air duct to get to the actuator. It helped me to also remove the panel below the steering wheel and the panel around the radio and heat/AC knobs. The actuator is quite tough to reach, but not impossible. It took me about 4 hours. Works great! I would consider myself a 5-6 out of 10 in being mechanically inclined.

  • @angelahill7023
    @angelahill7023 9 лет назад

    I just want to thank you so much for showing me how to temporarily fixing my actuator! I did exactly what he said and now I have heat and it Pittsburgh PA is 5 degrees! I'm so proud of myself! Once again thank you thank you thank you ! If I could give a I big hug I would ! Thanks again xoxo

  • @dougsharp4022
    @dougsharp4022 8 лет назад

    My actuator still worked so I wrapped a zip tie around the black plastic arm and then wired it to the actuator arm (metal).. Now it works just like new. Thanks for the video.

  • @Chipdaddy40
    @Chipdaddy40 10 лет назад

    You are GENIUS! you have saved my toes from amputation.
    I don't have the $800.00 for the repair right now. This quick fix is GREAT!

  • @luckelle1
    @luckelle1 9 лет назад

    This worked GREAT! Did I say it worked great! This guy saved me tons of money for two Explorers. Know I hope Amazon will take back the two modules I bought to replace the bad one. Do this quick fix. replacing the module yourself is impossible, I know it took me two off days to figure this out. The second Explorer took literally 10mins to put the zip ties on and finish up

  • @rbuchkowski
    @rbuchkowski 10 лет назад +2

    You are a lifesaver! Wisconsin was not a fun state to have intermittent in the vehicle this year and on top of that we have a newborn. I did plan on replacing the part but this allowed me to do it in the summer months.
    Great job!!

  • @athenaflierl5233
    @athenaflierl5233 11 лет назад +2

    I fixed mine, today! Thank you so much for the tip. You saved me hundreds of dollars and kept me from freezing as I drove home tonight. You rock!

  • @vivimakeedadecormore3341
    @vivimakeedadecormore3341 6 лет назад

    OMG. Very easy solution. I've had mine for 5 years no heat no air the entire time 😊 didn't drive it when it rained because of this problem no defrost because no heat no air. So hubby just bought me 2016 Explorer because I was tired of no being warm in winter no ac in the summer 😁 wow thanks for sharing. I'm gonna pass this on to hubby

  • @eprzyb1969
    @eprzyb1969 10 лет назад +2

    thank you so much....I put up with the thumping all fall and finally I had no heat 2 days ago, gave youtube a chance and came across your video. As a student I can't afford to send this to a repair shop. I'm so excited to try this fix that I might miss the superbowl party I'm going to....better yet the money I will save will allow me to purchase a superbowl square.....You are awesome for sharing this!

  • @cjfuller00
    @cjfuller00 11 лет назад +1

    I can't thank you enough for this. I got it done in 15 minutes and saved $700.

  • @geraldeklund2245
    @geraldeklund2245 11 лет назад

    You are a genius!! Of course, mine decides to start clunking right in the middle of the coldest days of the year. So, out to my unheated garage I go (-10 degrees outside) and go to work. I just had to be careful to not pry on any cold pieces of plastic...but, the whole procedure took less than an hour! So, if I can do this in -10 degree weather...there's no excuse not to get this done. Thank you so much!!

  • @rlgdguy
    @rlgdguy 9 лет назад

    Kirk,
    Thanks for the quick fix to hopefully get me through the next few weeks, until it is warm enough outside to comfortably replace the actuator itself! I have small hands and that glove box was still a tight fit for my hand, but the zip tie (I used a 14" and maybe could've gone a little longer) eventually just "popped" over the door head piece and I was ecstatic! Thanks again!

  • @Myraduran08
    @Myraduran08 11 лет назад

    Dude! Youre awesome! Im a girl and was able to do it all by myself, took me about 20 minutes. I didn't take the center part off and was still able to get the zip tie through the bottom. My husband was surprised that i fixed it with no help from him at all. Thank you!!

  • @tahusker
    @tahusker 11 лет назад

    This was great! Glad I found the video. My wife's Explorer has been doing this and I was just about ready to make a service appt to take it in. But I followed the demo and rigged it up in less than 10 minutes--sure enough it worked and may have saved me several hundred bucks. Thanks!!

  • @martymcmannis6581
    @martymcmannis6581 Год назад

    Thanks for this
    Helping a coworker with a old beater
    He'll love not spending money to fix

  • @Robert11290
    @Robert11290 10 лет назад

    Did this on an 04 Mountaineer V6. Took a bit to locate the arm, and it is indeed a snug fit, but totally possible. I have however noticed that I cannot go full cold or full hot, just a notch above them or it keeps clicking. Not too big of an issue, least we have heat for now. Thanks for the video, it helped a lot.

  • @pygarrett
    @pygarrett 10 лет назад +6

    Thank you so much! I did the quick fix by pushing the valve down. Now my heat works! Just in time as it started snowing today.

  • @rockkenney4063
    @rockkenney4063 10 лет назад

    Kirk, you just saved me $800 bucks took about an hour and my wife had to attach zip (My hands are to big) but works great.

  • @MrGrimm73
    @MrGrimm73 10 лет назад

    If only my '07 *didn't* have a counsel shifter... nevertheless I'm glad you made this and that I saw this! I have a starting point, & it's below 0 for the last few weeks and going onward. Gonna keep digging.
    God bless you sir!

  • @Billytheclub
    @Billytheclub 7 лет назад

    This guy's a genius 1 long zip strap and I avoided about A5 $600 repair

  • @ColfaxJones
    @ColfaxJones 10 лет назад +1

    Thanks! Got this working today. But then the zip tie snapped. I put the project down after that, but know exactly what to do now so next time will be much quicker. Until then I'll continue to reach through the glove box which I've been leaving empty and open.

  • @07silverspyder3
    @07silverspyder3 6 лет назад

    Just wanted to day great video , would be nice to see where to loop the zip tie .. I know how hard it is to see in there. Took awhile to find the door with just glove box open. Comments about replacing the motor crack me up. Thats a job ! To do it right involves a lot of time. Great temporary fix to get heat ! Thanks for posting !

  • @ronaldthompsonjr6405
    @ronaldthompsonjr6405 10 лет назад +4

    Thanks a lot! I use your methods and 2 others for my 03 explorer. I used a bright neon zip tie and rubber band. I went through the glove box with the zip already looped put it around the arm took off the face that's around the radio and air control knobs look down and could see the zip tie took the rubber band through the glove box put it around the arm go back through the front stretch rubber band to a bracket. it is enough tension to let the arm go up or down.

    • @clarencemelson2799
      @clarencemelson2799 9 лет назад

    • @leekendrick1060
      @leekendrick1060 3 года назад

      Hi Ronald it's been years but where was the piece located in yours?..I have a 2003 Ford Explorer Xlt I tried to push a plastic piece down but it didn't budge... no thumping sound I figured the blend door was stuck .

  • @celestinegarfiled2026
    @celestinegarfiled2026 10 лет назад +1

    Just wanted to say Thank you. I have a 2005 Ford explorer and I now have heat. although it is now warm when I go to the cool side and now clicks on the cool side. That will be a problem I'll deal with next summer. Its November and wont be needing it anytime soon. maybe I'll get part by then or might just have to pull the lever up instead of down.lol Thanks again

  • @thomazmcdanalz9122
    @thomazmcdanalz9122 8 лет назад

    Too tha Abaters and Haterz, Tha guy said its a temporary fix!! layoff!! Thanks alot!! Saved me time and a lil money, plus i don't have to freeze till i get tha cash i need to get it fixed which means i can take my early shift again.

  • @michaelmorgan5224
    @michaelmorgan5224 8 лет назад

    I am going inside to see first. I for surely will try the zip tie if needed. It's an 05 and I have already spent way too much $ in this vehicle . Thanks for your idea.

  • @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118
    @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118 11 лет назад

    Kirk I just finished the job thanks to you! I hope it lasts all winter!

  • @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118
    @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118 11 лет назад

    Thanks Kirk I will try it on my wifes 2003. Same exact problem. You just saved me about $900!

  • @louisgonzalez2213
    @louisgonzalez2213 5 лет назад

    Thank you very much I just did it I hope it stays the way you showed me I thought about this couple of months ago and just happened but I never had a chance to do it when I saw your video I said wow I was thinking the same thing but let's see what happens thank you for the video nice people helping people out God bless you

  • @Bubblesrv81
    @Bubblesrv81 9 лет назад +2

    I'm so late but I will like to say Thank You!!!!!! Let me tell you I know nothing about cars. After watching your video. I literary just finish fixing my heat in my 2003 Ford Explorer. I'm so very happy!!!🙌 I didn't see where to click for adds. Please me know so I can send some $$$ your way. Thanks again...

  • @andrewcasali6940
    @andrewcasali6940 Год назад

    This! After my third replacement I've just switched to this method. I'll put a new one in before I sell it so they can have it work fora few months.

  • @dannyignacio2149
    @dannyignacio2149 7 лет назад

    AWESOME, we all need some smart people like you ,not permanent fix hey but it works,thanks for sharing...

  • @terryspradlin2495
    @terryspradlin2495 11 лет назад

    Kirk, your method works great, but I had one problem. The bottom of the flapper ear was curved so the zip tie would not stay on, so I'll just have to reach in and do it myself. But thanks for the info.. 2003 Ford Explorer..

  • @valeriebunn8803
    @valeriebunn8803 10 лет назад

    Thank you for the info it works great. My heat went out on fri and the clicking started. I used the zip ties just like you showed and works great.

  • @davidmosley3177
    @davidmosley3177 11 лет назад

    I'm a give it a shot. I have a 2007 but I don't have 500-600$ right now
    so I'm in.
    Thank You.

  • @PaulTamaro
    @PaulTamaro 10 лет назад

    Huge thanks! Now I know how to fix this (I'll do the Zip-Tie part next) on my 2005 Ford Explorer.

  • @dlane7539
    @dlane7539 2 года назад

    Thank you. I ordered the part but gotta do temp fix til I can get it fixed..its 32 degree tonight

  • @sotomanos609
    @sotomanos609 11 лет назад

    Thank you so much, this video helped me out alot, I did the same exact thing on my explorer yesturday and I'm happy I wont have to go through the winter now with no heat.

  • @chicagothug
    @chicagothug 9 лет назад +12

    You need to make a video on where to hook up the zip tie to I'm confused on that part ??would some one help please

  • @garyhegland2041
    @garyhegland2041 10 лет назад

    Thank you for this pointer! It works great and I didn't even have to take the radio panel off. (because I forgot)!! On mine the ziptie will retract just by operating the controls, put to get the ziptie to extend I have to operate the controls and help it with a gentle pull. You could be a marriage counselor as I have a love-hate relationship with my vehicle. Or, more like the Apollo 11 Astronauts, engineering on the fly. Has everyone's been lasting?

  • @blairboyce5044
    @blairboyce5044 6 лет назад

    Worked like a charm, now just need new thermostat.

  • @hwhitley93
    @hwhitley93 5 лет назад

    I have been trying to figure this out for the longest

  • @zbow1974
    @zbow1974 7 лет назад +1

    you can remove the bled door actuator as well, its on the driver side easy to get to 3 screws, remove it completly and then take it apart and get the gear with the shaft out of it and slide it back into the hole it came out of on the blend door and it will turn freely but default is spring down to cold, use the tie to hold it on heat remove in spring for no air/air or drill a hole in the gear and use a stiff wire and pull it like an old choke cable to adjust temp, i cant afford to fix mine right so this worked for me, still there lol no need to fix it now cause it works fine this way, 57 dollars saved for the time being

  • @KushBoss79
    @KushBoss79 10 лет назад

    Hello , i had this problem with a 2008 ford explorer . All you have to do instead of removing all of the console and dash is to make a cut down by your kick panel and pull it back and bang ! The actuator is behind the kick panel. it is held on by 4 small screws , you can make the cut with a grinder or dremel. You can also see the video i uploaded on my page. Thanks

  • @paulstark2279
    @paulstark2279 6 лет назад

    I had a 2002 Ford Explorer am I stick aluminum foil on the AC fuse and it caught fire and burnt one of the wires up my heater until I still not work can I take the heater power and hook it to the stereo and disconnect my stereo to get it working for the winter

  • @djshel4u
    @djshel4u 11 лет назад

    Thank you so much, this video worked my problem out with my 2004 ford explorer heater, its hot as heck in my truck now. lol

  • @Stevefox502
    @Stevefox502 9 лет назад

    this works great. I hope you continue to make videos

  • @tjsi63
    @tjsi63 10 лет назад

    Thanks I did this using string tied around the latch and a key chain hoop on the other side. No one wants to spend 800$ on a 11 year old car.

  • @anthonygibbs9043
    @anthonygibbs9043 7 месяцев назад

    So what is the lever for bc I did this and mine wasn't moving and I pulled harder and the lever snapped off idk what to do

  • @juniiohhyeaaa
    @juniiohhyeaaa 11 лет назад

    Took 15 minutes. Works great! Thanks!

  • @jessicabrake4517
    @jessicabrake4517 10 лет назад

    WOW!!! THANKS A MILLION! NOW WE DON'T HAVE TO DRESS LIKE ESKIMO'S ANYMORE!!! 2003 FORD EXPLORER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @chonitotobon6015
    @chonitotobon6015 3 года назад

    great video!!! thanks for sharing your knowledge+skill!!!

  • @rodneywatts1059
    @rodneywatts1059 11 месяцев назад

    Hey kirk you are the man thank you R.W.S.

  • @verinb9
    @verinb9 Год назад

    Thanks for this video. I tied a wire to the lever and the heat comes on but it still makes a clicking noise. 🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @JasonH1337
      @JasonH1337 Год назад

      unplug the cable to actuator

    • @verinb9
      @verinb9 Год назад

      @@JasonH1337 thanks but I went on, bit the bullet and purchased a new OEM one from Ebay. I replaced it but it still wasn't blowing cold through the front vents only the rear. So I removed gloved box door, opened the air box and the door inside was broken. I wedged something against it so it will stay up the whole time and it's blowing great again. Sooner or later I'll have to get it fixed for the fall/winter but it's crazy hot here in NC so it will just have to due. Thanks

  • @checkabalance
    @checkabalance 8 лет назад

    Thank you. Will 'like'. needed this desperately.

  • @crystaldavis9856
    @crystaldavis9856 3 года назад

    I seen this video last year, I haven’t did the zip tie because my hand can fit and I just hit the switch down. And my heat is on

  • @rania4
    @rania4 10 лет назад

    hi...i tried exactly as you said on your video but when i put my hand inside the opening i dont feel that lever at the bottom as you mentioned, i have a 2004 ford explorer...i went thru the glove compartment, i also pulled off the middle part including the middle dashboard, can you help me please, i can't effort this expense right now....
    thanx

    • @kirkcolombo1922
      @kirkcolombo1922  10 лет назад

      It is very hard to reach, especially if you have large hands. I have medium sized hands and could just barely get my finger tips to reach it. You really have to cram your hand in there to reach it. Did you try reaching in while the lever is clicking so you could feel it moving?

  • @brykatdare
    @brykatdare 11 лет назад

    Did you ever replace the part? If so, I would be interested in how to do that.

  • @amt0423
    @amt0423 11 лет назад

    Great tip with great instructions. Thank you so much!

  • @kirkcolombo1922
    @kirkcolombo1922  11 лет назад

    IRS6562... sounds like you may have some other issue going on? Wish I could help.
    Bruce Wayne... Glad it was able to help. Must be a very common problem. almost 5,000 views in less than 2 months!

  • @CritterHouseUSA
    @CritterHouseUSA 11 месяцев назад

    This is awesome. I'm gonna try it.

  • @irishmo87
    @irishmo87 8 лет назад

    my 07 Explorer is kind of similar works fine on cold and AC but when I go to heat it might work it might not and sometimes it will switch off and on from hot to cold by itself and vice versa

  • @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118
    @marrazzowoodworkingdiy8118 11 лет назад

    Did you use the zip tie?

  • @DH-gn3hf
    @DH-gn3hf 8 лет назад

    sucks that you even have to do that... how do you get rid of that bell noise?

  • @davearnette9749
    @davearnette9749 10 лет назад

    My blend door issues(replacement) were estinated at $600. I went on line and copied a reset procedure. I followed it to the letter and just finished a 3000 mile trip and had NO reoccurance of hot coming on when cold was ask for.2006 silverado 2500 hd.

  • @johnonorgan
    @johnonorgan 3 года назад

    i really like this fix

  • @ahall1276
    @ahall1276 11 лет назад

    Great video!!!! Helped me out and I clicked on ad for you thanks

  • @ericaunyquejones6087
    @ericaunyquejones6087 5 лет назад

    Thank you sooooooooooooooo much, im a woman and this easy for me to do

  • @shelbymcdonald8918
    @shelbymcdonald8918 10 лет назад +3

    worked great heat is working, however the knocking is still there. just have to turn the music up.

    • @kirkcolombo1922
      @kirkcolombo1922  10 лет назад +1

      Try turning the heat control knob towards cold just a tiny bit. Have it pointing to hot, just not all the way as far as it will turn. This may stop the noise???

  • @kirkcolombo1922
    @kirkcolombo1922  11 лет назад

    No I have not replaced it yet. That will be a much larger job. I think I know how to do it without removing the whole dashboard. I will post a how to video after I do it. But I will probably wait until the spring.

  • @mountainvibes2026
    @mountainvibes2026 9 лет назад

    This helped me so much omg you are a lifesaver !!!!!!!!

  • @mexagaming3654
    @mexagaming3654 6 лет назад

    Is it the same thing for a mercury mountaneer 05?

  • @themistoclesadmir2997
    @themistoclesadmir2997 6 лет назад

    worked great does anyone know how much would it cost to fix the issue

  • @mrboffo44
    @mrboffo44 10 лет назад

    Do you know if this fix would apply to a 2005 Crown Vic?

    • @kirkcolombo1922
      @kirkcolombo1922  10 лет назад

      I do not know if it would work on that car or not.

  • @crazybre100
    @crazybre100 10 лет назад

    Great thanks this worked so warm now

  • @brianlrrover3633
    @brianlrrover3633 Год назад

    Saved my bacon man.

  • @Billy_Darley
    @Billy_Darley 8 лет назад

    my mechanic wants 800 bucks to fix this. think I'll try the ten cent zip ties first. not about to take my whole dash apart to fix it myself either.

  • @johnturner3221
    @johnturner3221 8 лет назад

    Worked great! Thank you so much!

  • @roberttemple8315
    @roberttemple8315 8 лет назад

    will this work on a 2002 mazda mpv minivan

  • @dannie9499
    @dannie9499 8 лет назад

    is it located in the same place on an 02 explorer xlt?

    • @dannie9499
      @dannie9499 8 лет назад

      +Mazzy Doodles (Mazz) thanks so much. gonna go try again.

  • @fdw911
    @fdw911 10 лет назад

    Thx u kirk u saved me money n I learned somethin 2day I appreciate it if u eva n chicago n u wana drink its on me lol

  • @matthewgregory9675
    @matthewgregory9675 4 года назад

    Thx for the infor iam going to try it..

  • @sammylaneh574
    @sammylaneh574 6 лет назад

    Your a fucking life saver thank you

  • @mirangermanll
    @mirangermanll 11 лет назад

    Yeah, I'd say it's a LARGE job! I had several estimates done, and all the mechanics said, that it will take about 6-7 hrs total - AT LEAST, and only about 10 minute to replace the door . Plus - just the labor alone, in my area anyways, will run about $500. OUCH!!!!!

  • @gregmove814
    @gregmove814 8 лет назад

    Thank you for the advice I appreciate it I did it it's not that hard and he said take your time and it works and that Blandor course about 200 250 bucks and if you don't know what you doing Rachel mechanic to charge about 300 wanted to play then so you're looking at probably five to $600 to get to DR judge about 1500.00 Hilger fucking rate Sowa take care thank you for your help and have a great day

  • @dammmwhodat
    @dammmwhodat 9 лет назад

    would this work on an 03 Expedition ?

  • @lrs6562
    @lrs6562 11 лет назад

    I tried your original fix of going through the glove box but I still get cold air blowing after pushing down the switch.. This sucks as it's 30 some degrees in Chicago! Looks like its a trip to the repair shop and $600+ out of my pocket :(

  • @stevepitts45
    @stevepitts45 11 лет назад

    thank you it worked great you saved my butt your awesome

  • @PoopFrancis
    @PoopFrancis 10 лет назад

    Gave up when I started bleeding LOL maybe I'll try it again on the pos

  • @akarantzikos
    @akarantzikos Год назад

    Thank you, sir!!!!!

  • @janiehensley7562
    @janiehensley7562 9 лет назад +1

    I just paid nearly $500. for a car repair place to replace the actuator.

  • @brettreuter2394
    @brettreuter2394 6 лет назад +1

    ummm the part to fix is about $50 by doing all you are doing, just removed a few more pieces &replace the actuator.

  • @kirkcolombo1922
    @kirkcolombo1922  11 лет назад

    Awesome....Glad it was able to help!