Ford Explorer HVAC mode vent stuck
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- Опубликовано: 16 янв 2021
- Follow up video to another thats posted about the common issue. An HVAC actuator will fail and you can't switch between defrost, forward, or lower vents.
Didn't go through the entire job in video as there is a good one already posted but just a few more tips.
Thanks for the shout out and for that extra info on the socket adapter that I completely missed 👍. I'll link your video on my video so people can get these good pointers.
Nope, thank you for your video!
This video is a godsend - 1 1/2 hrs and it went pretty easy except looking for a dropped screw. Hope to never have to do that again.
Below is a copy of the notes I posted to the comments of the original video. I can't express how much I appreciate this video and the original one. Ended up taking about 1.5 hours.
A few notes:
- I was able to remove the top bolts using a 1/4" u-joint adapter, some long extensions, and a 1/4" driver handle. When they were almost all the way out, I used a telescoping magnet to grab them.
- The harness in the back seemed to be my biggest enemy. I used my left hand to do my best to hold the the socket flat against the bolt.
- It's hard to get light back there. I normally work with a headlamp, but the dang steering wheel was always in the way. A strategically placed pen-light would be great.
- I used the method of gently holding the new actuator against the socket until the shaft lined up. You'll need to hook the cluster back up and turn the key on.
- Blu-tack worked well to hold the bolts in the socket to get them started. This is the stuff your grade school teacher used to use to put stuff on the wall.
Overall, a $1,400 job that is supposed to require a full dash removal was done for $30 in a few hours. Thanks!!!
Thanks man. Between your and Burn's video, I was able to knock this out in about 3.5 hours (also thanks to my petite handed wife). Keep up the good work.
Very helpful. Put the new part in very easy with you recommendation to line up, plug in and turn on. Went right is and lined up right the first time. 90deg. Tool very helpful also used magnetic socket driver to hold the screw. Tied The large wire bundle back some which helped to see the hole and line it all up. Did use a second pair of hands which was very helpful. Having good lighting was also very helpful, the smaller the light the better as it could get in the way. Thanks to this video and the other more detailed video we complete the job right at 2 hours.
Glad I could help
Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.
Hey thank you I know the guy you talking about cuz I watched that same video any vehicle that I get I try to watch videos on how to you know troubleshoot anything but how to replace or repair anything but yeah when I got this vehicle I had that same problem so I took it back to the dealership and I guess the jewelry rigged it or something cuz it worked for a little while then it went right back to it the next day so now I'm taking it back to them hopefully they'll fix it this time but watching that video and stuff I might have to do it myself and watching yours helps I like to watch more than one video on seeing how to fix the problem because what he said and what you just did that helps out a whole lot thank you both of you
Thank you for your video also sir. Huge help!!
I just replaced mine on my 2016 ford explorer and I could access everything from under the dash under the column once that plastic bezel and metal bracket was removed without having to remove the cluster , didn't need the special extension either , I just used regular extensions, an 8mm, and a 1/4 cordless ratchet
I read that they have it close the vent when the vehicle is off. When the vehicle is on it opens or closes depending on the selection you made on the climate controls. This is to keep stuff out of the car when the vent is open.
What part did you use, Motorcraft or another one? What was the part number?
I replaced mine and not sure what i did wrong but it was originally stuck on vents, now its stuck on the floor. Any ideas?
Can you post a link to the other video you keep referencing?
Can u let me know kw tool name and part number for that socket magnetic
Installed new mode actuator but it did not fix anything
Please help
this is the same way to fix the defrost as well right?
This is just the vehicle switching modes, defrost, floor, vent. There's another actuator behind the glove box that switches between left side and right side if you have Dual mode.
Excuse me, my compressor is broken. Is it enough to change the compressor only, or is it necessary to change the air conditioner's adapter and tubes? And thanks
I dont believe there would be any reason to change out hard lines unless there is a hole or break. But I would consult whoever does the work for you.
Not sure if you’ll see this. Do you have experience with changing 3 accuators and the air still only coming out of the defrost and not front vents
I dont. Did you check if your actuators are moving pluggin but not installed into the box? if you change setting does it turn at all?
I have to do this on my mks turbo. Not looking forward to it.
It would have been nice to see where it goes under the dash
Extremely long-winded video and still have no understanding how to fix this problem. I think I learn more about the angle tool then anything. Where is the link to this guy's video you spoke of?
Did you even try to search for the video?
I have a 2004explorer , no vacuum to actuator for vent door .
Where is the module you replaced and does that control vacuum
Thanks
2:25, that tool right there is absolute garbage! Any screw that requires any kind of decent torque will break this thing very easily. First the bit will start slipping and then the metal snake on the inside will break in half. A $40 waste of money. There's got to be another way.
We have found it to be useful, but I got it out by just using a swivel for the most part.
All talk No show how to get to it wtf. Wasted time. Talk too much
It was more so an add on video to Burn_1327 video that you can find.