After I got my dash off on my 230,000 plus Titan 2005 kingcab, then I watched your video, did the motor on top first and will do the side motor in morning when the part comes in from O'Riely's! I found taking dash off was easy! replacing top motor was easy. By the way I'm 65 year old and always did my own work on my vechicles............!
I have a 2004 Titan. If you pull the drivers seat, lay on your back with head on the gas pedal you can easily remove both actuators on the driver side, the top one is usually clicking one. I did not have to remove anything except the plastic cover by the throttle pedal. Use a 7/32" socket 1/4 inch drive, 6 inch extension with screwdriver handle on the top screw, reach over the stuff above you from the left side with your right hand (other videos show these screws) 6mm socket on one of the bottom ones and 6mm wrench on the other. The gear on the actuator has a tooth missing to align properly with blend door shaft, rotate the new one a bit to fit. Took the old one apart, a nylon gear had split. Maybe with the fan on high it requires too much torque to move the blend door. These are awesome trucks, ridiculous that computers, switches, motors should be used when cables and levers would work just fine. Before I tear it apart like this video I will cut holes for access and glue the pieces back on. Or put put rods through the dash and operate manually. My 57 VW has 2 dash switches, one for lights, one for wipers. Cables for heat, no blower motor, no blend doors, works fine. Open the trunk and there is your wiring. Same with my 51 Studebaker pickup. And now you know why old stuff is so in demand.
That is awesome. My problem at the time is that I had plenty of time to take the dash off. There are other vids that show shorter ways, as stated in other vids I do. Again, happy it was easy and you were able to replace it.
Being that you have disconnected the actuators and you are still hearing the clicking, try this. With the vehicle engine off, open the hood and stand on passenger side, have someone else start the vehicle. When the vehicle is started pay attention to the heater control under the hood, located on fire wall by the battery. That clicks also when going bad. Good luck.
Wow, you're a MUCH braver man than me, my friend! When I started this video I laughed my ass off because I knew there was NO WAY IN HELL I'd ever get that dash back together if I pulled that many parts off......LOL Congrats to you, but there's just no way I'm trying this! :D
Lol. My wife would freak.. but I do have to say.. replaced the actuator near drivers side.. no bueno.. I believe it to be the passenger side left foot. Crossing fingers else dashboard comes offsies.. hope you got it fixed! Nice video!!
You did a great job on the video unfortunately you did NOT have to take the dash apart, at all..... simply take off the Black Box above the accelerator pedal and you will have enough room to take off the top actuator. Sorry you had to go through that. Your video was really descriptive and great though.
Unfortunately at the time, I had seen other videos but none that was showing what you are now saying. I had the time so I just gave it a go. Thanks man.
How long did the job take from start to finish? How long to get dash out? How long to get actuators out and reinstalled? How long to put back together and were there any problems after reinstallation?
Thanks for posting this. I have disconnected the actuator blend door motor but I can still hear a light tick . its not coming from the driver side actuators because I have replaced both of those. Its also not my recycle fresh air motor to the extreme right on the dash as it works fine . I have manually put the blend door to cold and I know have ac but I have no clue as to what acutator is left to replace or inspect you said that the one on the bottom but I have full blower control so I know thats not it. any ideas? tony broderick
woah lol. apparently nobody told you to just push the pedals all the way back, take out the module right above the pedals, loosen the amplifier bracket and just reach your arm up and you can reach that actuator. nissan says take the dash out so they can charge you a day or two labor. ofcourse do all this after disconnecting the negative battery terminal;) 45min and no broken dash
My heat and ac work fine but clicks only when I switch the air to the lower or middle. If I push the defroster button it'll stop clicking immediately. Which actuator would that be? It sounds strong in the middle of the dash behind radio?
Thanks. I did it in a weekend and it didn't take long for me because I know my way around vehicles + I was working on other things. There are maybe easier ways to get to the actuator(s) I was told, just got to look for them. Good luck.
Here's a good write up from Nissan. It's an old "voluntary service campaign" instead of a recall like it probably should have been. They show how to replace two of the actuator motors. So, like mentioned, if it's only the motor on some you don't have to remove the entire dash. So some of us may luck out with just doing the motors. www.carmd.com/Tsb/Download/87216/56495
My truck throws hard air when you drive. When you turn on the AC it throws hot and cold air and in the winner it does not throw hot air any recommendations
Leonardo Martines Sounds like you may have 2 different problems.1 is a bad electronic heater control valve located at front passenger side under hood, not opening to produce warm or heat in cab. 2 is POSSIBLE blend door not opening and closing properly, located on passenger interior under dash. Good luck.
After getting the vehicle up to teperature, check the heater control valve (located under hood on passenger side), reason is you want to first make sure both sides of valve is same temp to know if it is opening all the way, or at all. If that is good, the actuator for the blend door is the bad one. Located under dash where passenger foot would be. There are plenty vids on RUclips. Good luck.
You have to first check the heater control valve under hood (located on passenger side) to see if both or 1 side of the hose is hot, which will let you know if valve is open or not, then you can attack under the dash to see if the blend door actuator is working. Good luck.
You don’t have to do any of this, it’s right there by the gas pedal. A little difficult but doable, one hour job at the most. I’ve seen a few videos where people are ripping the whole dash out for no reason.
You are correct, but I did get a better understanding of what is there and for futerure issues. Not everyone is privy on how to fix, so this video gives a good example of where things are and how to get to them. I love this truck and dont mind spending the time on it. Thanks.
I didn’t mean to sound critical, and thanks very much for your hard work, I did learn a lot from your video. BTW, I just bought a 2009 Titan and can’t believe what a great car I got for the money. Keep up the good work. Take care.
If I was going through all that I would replace everything that has to do with the a/c and heat like the blend door motors and such. Buy Once Cry Once.
Taking the dash cover off seems like a huge job...I found this video ruclips.net/video/E0sjVqdownM/видео.html that shows how to do it from under the dash. Here's another video ruclips.net/video/HXj1dCDPLy0/видео.html It's a tight area to work in but it's doable and faster than taking off the dash.
ben laurent. I do not have schematics for the breakdown. This was me watching several videos on RUclips and a combination of working on other vehicles. It is hard to get the breakdown on line. Good luck.
You're not an engineer? Well then you have a whole lot in common with Nissan. Not a single engineer to be found in that rat hole of a auto manufacturing company.
I have Nissan Titan 2010 SE.I have same issue Blend door not working just stuck on heat side, All time hot air blows inside Nissan Titan.Took to mechanic $30.00 for part and 550 to replace the motor called HVAC blend door Actuators. part # 27743NA. and part is located on passenger side on the top portion. cannot get there without open the whole dash. its nightmare. Thanks Nissan Titan.
Tony Broderick I agree. A deer ran in front of me three years ago on interstate. I begged State Farm to not total mine and fix it. Why? Mainly because I drive my deceased first born sons truck and it’s an awesome truck either way. Love my 2004 Nissan Titan 4x4. ❤️
Lousy - you make it sound more complicated that it actually is ! . You try to make it more than it actually is. keep it simple. Make it actual and plain, if you want people to like your video and make $ on it. And please do not bull people into - " i'm trying to help people and not make money on you tube.
😮 you've confirmed this is impossible for the average DIY. You must be a Master mechanic.👍 excellent work
After I got my dash off on my 230,000 plus Titan 2005 kingcab, then I watched your video, did the motor on top first and will do the side motor in morning when the part comes in from O'Riely's! I found taking dash off was easy! replacing top motor was easy. By the way I'm 65 year old and always did my own work on my vechicles............!
Fantastic explanation of actuator functionality - location - accessibility. Very informative and properly prepares you to conduct repairs.
I have a 2004 Titan. If you pull the drivers seat, lay on your back with head on the gas pedal you can easily remove both actuators on the driver side, the top one is usually clicking one. I did not have to remove anything except the plastic cover by the throttle pedal. Use a 7/32" socket 1/4 inch drive, 6 inch extension with screwdriver handle on the top screw, reach over the stuff above you from the left side with your right hand (other videos show these screws) 6mm socket on one of the bottom ones and 6mm wrench on the other. The gear on the actuator has a tooth missing to align properly with blend door shaft, rotate the new one a bit to fit. Took the old one apart, a nylon gear had split. Maybe with the fan on high it requires too much torque to move the blend door. These are awesome trucks, ridiculous that computers, switches, motors should be used when cables and levers would work just fine.
Before I tear it apart like this video I will cut holes for access and glue the pieces back on. Or put put rods through the dash and operate manually. My 57 VW has 2 dash switches, one for lights, one for wipers. Cables for heat, no blower motor, no blend doors, works fine. Open the trunk and there is your wiring. Same with my 51 Studebaker pickup. And now you know why old stuff is so in demand.
That is awesome.
My problem at the time is that I had plenty of time to take the dash off. There are other vids that show shorter ways, as stated in other vids I do. Again, happy it was easy and you were able to replace it.
Same problem here..and i heard a lot of people has the same issues..it should be a recall from nissan end..
Thanks for the video Tony..
Being that you have disconnected the actuators and you are still hearing the clicking, try this. With the vehicle engine off, open the hood and stand on passenger side, have someone else start the vehicle. When the vehicle is started pay attention to the heater control under the hood, located on fire wall by the battery. That clicks also when going bad. Good luck.
Best nissan dash video I've seen. Thank you for taking the time to do this!!
Great video, bro! Going to tear my dash tomorrow morning to try to replace the blend door actuator. Thanks for posting.
Wow Tony your video is the best so far. I have a 06 armada top drive actuator knocking
Thanks for the info
Wow, you're a MUCH braver man than me, my friend! When I started this video I laughed my ass off because I knew there was NO WAY IN HELL I'd ever get that dash back together if I pulled that many parts off......LOL Congrats to you, but there's just no way I'm trying this! :D
Mike D. It was kind of intimidating, but just slowly going through and remember where you took stuff from it becomes a breeze. Thanks Mike.
Lol. My wife would freak.. but I do have to say.. replaced the actuator near drivers side.. no bueno.. I believe it to be the passenger side left foot. Crossing fingers else dashboard comes offsies.. hope you got it fixed! Nice video!!
Thank you Tony for taking the time to make this video.
Nissan really screwed customers with this big time. It should be a recall. Bastards!!!!
This is a great video!!
Also thanks for recording and pointing things out.
You did a great job on the video unfortunately you did NOT have to take the dash apart, at all..... simply take off the Black Box above the accelerator pedal and you will have enough room to take off the top actuator. Sorry you had to go through that. Your video was really descriptive and great though.
Unfortunately at the time, I had seen other videos but none that was showing what you are now saying. I had the time so I just gave it a go.
Thanks man.
How long did the job take from start to finish? How long to get dash out? How long to get actuators out and reinstalled? How long to put back together and were there any problems after reinstallation?
Do you have a video of the clicking sound being made?
You don't need to take the dashboard off. I replaced mine from under the steering column. There are RUclips videos about it.
same problem with Nissan Titan 2010 model I have blend door won't working. I have only hot air all time. Thanks Nissan.
I get the clicking when I try to move the blend from head to foot or defroster do you know if that is the easy one?🙏
Thanks for posting this. I have disconnected the actuator blend door motor but I can still hear a light tick . its not coming from the driver side actuators because I have replaced both of those. Its also not my recycle fresh air motor to the extreme right on the dash as it works fine . I have manually put the blend door to cold and I know have ac but I have no clue as to what acutator is left to replace or inspect you said that the one on the bottom but I have full blower control so I know thats not it. any ideas? tony broderick
Don't have to remove dash at all fyi. Easy access above gas pedal.
woah lol. apparently nobody told you to just push the pedals all the way back, take out the module right above the pedals, loosen the amplifier bracket and just reach your arm up and you can reach that actuator. nissan says take the dash out so they can charge you a day or two labor. ofcourse do all this after disconnecting the negative battery terminal;) 45min and no broken dash
Hello good day friend, thanks for your great video very well explained, could you tell me where you bought the parts and what price are they please
My heat and ac work fine but clicks only when I switch the air to the lower or middle. If I push the defroster button it'll stop clicking immediately. Which actuator would that be? It sounds strong in the middle of the dash behind radio?
Blend door actuator!
In the dash.
Thank you Tony for making this video. I have the same clicking in the same actuator. Did you do it in a weekend or did it take longer?
Thanks. I did it in a weekend and it didn't take long for me because I know my way around vehicles + I was working on other things. There are maybe easier ways to get to the actuator(s) I was told, just got to look for them. Good luck.
Go through the glove box!
Here's a good write up from Nissan. It's an old "voluntary service campaign" instead of a recall like it probably should have been. They show how to replace two of the actuator motors. So, like mentioned, if it's only the motor on some you don't have to remove the entire dash. So some of us may luck out with just doing the motors.
www.carmd.com/Tsb/Download/87216/56495
Thanks Kevkno,
I hope others with this issu
Eu will see and is able to follow the recommended directions.
Thanks
I wasn't one of the lucky ones. My dash will have to come out to fix my issue too. Gonna leave it alone for now.
My truck throws hard air when you drive. When you turn on the AC it throws hot and cold air and in the winner it does not throw hot air any recommendations
Leonardo Martines
Sounds like you may have 2 different problems.1 is a bad electronic heater control valve located at front passenger side under hood, not opening to produce warm or heat in cab. 2 is POSSIBLE blend door not opening and closing properly, located on passenger interior under dash.
Good luck.
Any Idea what actuator out of the 5 I need to replace--No heat on driver side only.
After getting the vehicle up to teperature, check the heater control valve (located under hood on passenger side), reason is you want to first make sure both sides of valve is same temp to know if it is opening all the way, or at all. If that is good, the actuator for the blend door is the bad one. Located under dash where passenger foot would be. There are plenty vids on RUclips. Good luck.
You have to first check the heater control valve under hood (located on passenger side) to see if both or 1 side of the hose is hot, which will let you know if valve is open or not, then you can attack under the dash to see if the blend door actuator is working.
Good luck.
You don’t have to do any of this, it’s right there by the gas pedal. A little difficult but doable, one hour job at the most. I’ve seen a few videos where people are ripping the whole dash out for no reason.
You are correct, but I did get a better understanding of what is there and for futerure issues. Not everyone is privy on how to fix, so this video gives a good example of where things are and how to get to them.
I love this truck and dont mind spending the time on it.
Thanks.
I didn’t mean to sound critical, and thanks very much for your hard work, I did learn a lot from your video. BTW, I just bought a 2009 Titan and can’t believe what a great car I got for the money. Keep up the good work. Take care.
Any videos on how to do the one hour way?
If I was going through all that I would replace everything that has to do with the a/c and heat like the blend door motors and such. Buy Once Cry Once.
I might cut a hole in my dash 😂😂😂😂
Taking the dash cover off seems like a huge job...I found this video ruclips.net/video/E0sjVqdownM/видео.html that shows how to do it from under the dash. Here's another video ruclips.net/video/HXj1dCDPLy0/видео.html It's a tight area to work in but it's doable and faster than taking off the dash.
Nissan have recall on that but down the road that part will brake again
Im going to do both without taking dash off thanks one i can see and touch without taking anything apart
Wow.. Got the same issue. How long did it take you to do all this?
This was a few hours, but if you did it once it becomes a breeze.
DntBrnDPig .
It took around 5 hours or so because I was very cautious and took time to remember where I took screws from + size screws.
You don't need to de-dash like that.
What are the chances you have that schematic in PDF form and are available to email it?
ben laurent. I do not have schematics for the breakdown. This was me watching several videos on RUclips and a combination of working on other vehicles. It is hard to get the breakdown on line.
Good luck.
No need to pull the dash!
I can change it in several hrs,i am in florida if anyone is entrested.
I have a 2006 and i did mine last year.
Nice. Took me 30 min 🤣
You're not an engineer? Well then you have a whole lot in common with Nissan. Not a single engineer to be found in that rat hole of a auto manufacturing company.
I have an 05 armada with this same annoying problem
I have Nissan Titan 2010 SE.I have same issue Blend door not working just stuck on heat side, All time hot air blows inside Nissan Titan.Took to mechanic $30.00 for part and 550 to replace the motor called HVAC blend door Actuators. part # 27743NA. and part is located on passenger side on the top portion. cannot get there without open the whole dash. its nightmare. Thanks Nissan Titan.
Esete bato nosabe nada
*Honestly, at what point do you just sell the junk instead of deconstructing it?*
Steve Frye
It all depends on what it means to you. If you have income to buy a new ride, buy a new ride.
If you owned one, you would know it’s not junk. If you think that, you have way too much money. Wow. Buy me a new truck please 😊
Tony Broderick I agree. A deer ran in front of me three years ago on interstate. I begged State Farm to not total mine and fix it. Why? Mainly because I drive my deceased first born sons truck and it’s an awesome truck either way. Love my 2004 Nissan Titan 4x4. ❤️
@@Tennessee4Jesus it's a great engine, but the entire dash and instruments is plastic just like an old VCR its garbage
ChromerSatanas mine is priceless to me. It was my deceased son’s truck. He got killed in four wheeler accident over 8-years ago
❤️
When you showed the parts you showed your address if you didn't know
Lousy - you make it sound more complicated that it actually is ! .
You try to make it more than it actually is. keep it simple.
Make it actual and plain, if you want people to like your video and make $ on it.
And please do not bull people into - " i'm trying to help people and not make money on you tube.