I called our local 'honest' auto repair shop for a quote on doing this job. I even told them about this great video and how quickly the job had been done. The owner quoted me a flat $1300 (plus part), no matter how short or long a job it would be "because that's what it's worth". Yikes! My son, who has ZERO experience working on cars, decided to see if he could do this repair job. He has done literally nothing to a car in his life beyond checking the oil stick. He watched this video, went to Home Depot and bought a little headband lamp to wear for light and the needed tools that were described in the video, and dug in. In under two hours, he had done the complete repair, had the A/C working like a dream, and had everything put away. I repeat - he has had NO EXPERIENCE whatsoever working on cars or any other equipment, and did in two hours and for under $70 in parts and tools, what the local 'reasonably priced' shop quoted a flat $1300 to repair. Eddie, thank you SO much for this VERY well done, easy to follow video. You literally saved us over $1200!
@@Horselings oh wow! $1300 is insane!! I wouldn't even charge that!! Well thank you so much for sharing this with Me and very glad I could help you guys out. And congrats on your son's 1st time success!!
amazing patience. so,so helpful. im a do it youself guy and was ready to say forget it im just going to have to pay the $ 300.00 bucks and have the shop do the job but watching you do the replacement im going to do it myself im 65 so my body wants to fight me but it will just have to work through it. appreciate the video thanks, from Birch run mi.
Thank you kindly for your comment. Its nice to help everyone out there. And im sure being 65 doesn't help but perhaps splitting the job in sessions will help? Good luck to you, and again thank you for the comment.
Thank you for helping me change my actuator. It wasn’t as easy to remove screws as you did it, but I conquered the challenge and finally got it all finished. Your video was detailed and extremely helpful!
Hows the Ac working now ? I am having the same issue and I just gather all tools to attempt to do this tomorrow. So Happy to see that you did it!! Now I don't feel so hopeless... :)
Your video was very informative, and very detailed. However, you made it look a lot easier than it actually is. This may be do to your mechanical skill or my lack of them. I did get the job finished and everything is now working how it should. I however am an assortment of busted buckles and assorted scrapes. The children in the neighborhood got an advanced class in profanity and watching a grown man throw a fit. All in all you did make it where I was able to fix my own car, and for that I thank you.
Haha your comment sure caused me a great deal of humor. And yes the video does not show the pain it can be to get the job done but it sure helped haha. Glad it helped you take on the job. It would help if you clicked subscribe on my channel. Helps me out a lot.
Thank you so much for the informative, step by step video. You saved me hundreds of dollars and gave me confidence to tackle this job. The tip about drilling a 1" access hole was especially helpful as well as having the right tools. I completed this job in less than 2 hours. Thank you!
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorationsI have a gmc acadia 2012,there is not hot and cold air coming out of driver,middle ones and passenger ones only the windshield ones,the rear do work,how many blend door actuator does this type of truck have and what is the function of each one if it has more that one?
after working in the car business over 48 years as a sales manager for several franchise dealerships, i can only say i wish you had worked in some of the shops i was employed at. excellent video, goes at a speed everyone can understand, and the step by step is excellent. i recommend your videos to anyone wanting to do it yourself. you tube move you to the top in a search. great!!!!!!
Thank you very much for your kind words. It really is rewarding when I read comments like yours. They sure go a long way as far as staying motivated to make more videos. Thank you for your recommendations
Oh my god, thank you so much for this video! I was living without my upper and lower vents for 4 months through the winter and dreaded trying to get in there and mess around but you really broke it down nicely step by step. I took it to a mechanic, he said it was the climate control panel. I replaced the panel with no luck. I then took it to a dealership to see if it was indeed my blend door actuator (it was) and they wanted to charge me $1200. $1200!!!!! You saved me soooo much money my friend, god bless you for taking the time to share your knowledge! Thanks again! Liked and subscribed for sure!
Its these positive results that are the most rewarding. Really appreciate the comment and subscription. And sure am glad I saved you a lot of money. God bless you all.
Did the passenger temp actuator today in my 2011 Buick Enclave. Wasn’t working quite right, but once I did the recalibrate it works fine now. I’ve now replaced both of the ones on the passenger side, I’m expecting the driver’s side one to go out any minute. Thx for some pretty clear and useful instructions.
@@taurusposey it should be close to your right shin if you are sitting on the driver's seat. There might be a plastic covering it but it looks the same as the passenger side one. So just look under the dash from the driver side and look to your right and search for a part that looks like the actuator shown in this video.
Great Video. It was a real pain in the XXX job. I ended using a 7/8 paddle bit and drilled a hole for easier access to the left side screw. The 15 Amp fuse came out with a needle nose pliers but was difficult to put back in because of GMs placement of the fuse box virtually no room to work with if you have big hands.I would recommend just disconnecting the battery to accomplish the same outcome I wish I had. The biggest obstacle is that you clearly cannot see what your working on in such a cramped space. Thats why the dealer wants to take the dash apart to get to the actuator and charge you big money in labor for the job.
Thank you so much for your kind words and very glad that you were able to accomplish doing this repair. and very sorry for the super late reply but somehow i missed it in the notifications.
Your help was great both actuators bad and successful on replacing. Only addition on Enclave plug in actuator before reinstalling and get rid of original screws and use #8 3/4 hex head so you can use socket and drill 1" hole in side to access one screw. Almost impossible to get plug in after installation, had to find a person with small hands to do it. I was quoted $1,000 dollars and I did job for $68 dollars with your help.
Real helpful video!!. Thanks for all the crazy video angles and explanations including clearing the code at the end. Important points for people to watch through the end.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations Tight spaces for sure.....and what a PIA getting that fuse back in was!! Those design engineers never considered someone might actually need to get to those fuses!! Everything now working as it should. Thanks for the video...and yes I subscribed.
Add me to the list of "people who saved alot of money by watching this video". I sucessfully replaced the actuator and fixed the problem (which was a big problem in FL in July). I did drill a 3/4" hole in the panel to help with accessing the screw near the electrical socket/plug. Also put a small magnet on the end of the bit to help keep the screw from dropping. I think the hardest part was getting the fuse back in. Actually dropped one behind the carpet that I couldn't retrieve. Thanks for the tutorial!
sure looks like yours was quite the experience lol. But I appreciate your positive comment. God bless and im very glad the video served its purpose for you.
I really appreciate the help. Got mine fixed based on your video. I did pick up another hack to get one screw and drilled a hole in dash that cant be seen when glovebox is back in place. Thanks
Thx much for this video. Just finished my 09 Acadia. I need smaller hands but otherwise it worked well. FYI, I cut the hole with a 1”;hole saw and inserted a 1” white nylon plug I bought at Ace. Looks factory. Again, thx for it all. Saved me a ton of cash.
Thank you so much for the video I was ready to take my Enclave to the dealer I know you saved me a ton of money I like how you went through the steps slowly and the video was also good Keep up the good work Thanks again
Thank you for the comment! very sorry for taking so long to respond, i somehow missed it in the notifications. and thanks for the part number for everyone else.
Thank you for the comment! very sorry for taking so long to respond, i somehow missed it in the notifications. and thanks for the part number for everyone else.
Thank you for the comment! very sorry for taking so long to respond, i somehow missed it in the notifications. and thanks for the part number for everyone else.
Eddie, Thanks again for the good work on my car. One year later and that paint looks brand new. Make some new videos with the American muscle your working on.
At 1849 the rooster confirms the work ....great video thanks! I think yoi should have a PayPal for donations on how awesome yoi are snd how much yoi are saving people
Haha well 😅 I was wondering when someone was gonna mention the roosters in the background lol. And well I've thought about it as far as the donations but don't know how people will feel about me adding a PayPal to the description. But my PayPal is linked to my email perezjet@yahoo.com . I would definitely be very grateful for any donations 🙏. Thank you for your positive and humorous comment!
Great video thank you. I have a question. Is there a actuator for the back vents as well? I am only getting cold air on the passenger side, the driver side and the back fence are all warm.
The back vents a full system just as the front ones do. Should be located somewhere by the back hatch behind one of the panels. More than likely on passenger side. I wish I had another video to share to demonstrate
Followed these steps for my wife's 2014 Enclave. Step by Step wasnt easy because I have big hands but it did the trick and the air now blowing cold!!! Two things ... probably a good idea to watch once all the way through before starting ... I missed the trick about the dropped screws and had to find a replacement only to find your tip after I put it all back together; also, I never could get a good line up on the third screw even with a small wrench (because of my big hands) so I Drilled a 1" hole through the plastic to line up with the hole and then put a 1" access cover. You really don't need the cover since you can see the hole when the glove box is replaced.
Hahaha your comment had me laughing so hard. Glad you got it done but yes I should have mentioned the part about getting your dropped screws sooner in the video. Please click subscribe, it really helps my channel
@@carrollacademy38917 I have fixed another actuator door for a friend with an Acadia. This time I went straight to drilling a hole in the plastic so I could get a better angle at the screws. As before, the glove box hides the hole but I still put in a plastic hole cover that I picked up at Pep Boys and it looked factory. If I had to do it again I might even make the hole a bit larger to cut down on added aggravation.
Where did you buy the 1/4 inch flexible head micro ratchet that holds the small 1/4 Torque Bit? I can't find it any where... Do you have a part number for the tool? I subscribed to your channel... I can't get these screws out with what I have for tools... HELP I am Dying in this Heat...
If you have the right tools is pretty easy but because I didn’t i had hard time getting that fuse out but anyway I wanted to Thank you man is a very good video it really help me a lot
Thanks for the fast response. Man, I had to dive head first under the dash and wrestle to complete this repair. You got skills and made it look so easy. Liked and subscribed!!
you replaced the actuator? next i would check to see if the wiring is receiving any change of values with a digital volt meter. Chances are the temperature control panel has failed or the climate control module. i'm sorry to not have a definitive answer for you but those are some ideas.
Thanks for sharing this video. The instructions were very precise and It saved me over $1000 from what the auto shop wanted to charge to replace. I did lose one of the T20 screws in the process and couldn't find a replacement locally. Anyone know a good place to find those?
any hardware or nut and bolt store can have those on hand. And sorry for the super late response, i never saw this comment but appreciate your comment so much! thank you for posting!
Hey, nice video! Very detailed! I have the issue of the air not coming through the defrost on top. Could it be the other actuator? It blows very hot, but just not from the top defrost .
Thank you very much and I'm afraid it might be one of the top actuators that will be quite the challenge to get to. It would take some research first because I am unsure of that but it very well could be..
There should be an actuator under the dash on the driver side by your right leg in the same general area. I want to say that is the driver side actuator if I recall correctly. I would still remove it, then reconnect it while in your hands holding it and then try to change your settings on temperature to see if there is any movement.
I have a 2017 GMC Acadia, the air on the drivers side blows cold like it should, but the passenger side doesn't seem to get as cold. When I close the vents on the drivers side the passenger side air does get cold though. Do you think this is a blend door actuator issue, or something else? Thanks for any help you can provide!
Brian Griffen, I’m curious if you repaired yours. I’m dealing with a 2018 soon, and am curious if it in the same area. And if your part for the 2017 looked like the one in the video.
Thank you very much! By the way, I shared a amazon link for the actuator on the description if you choose to place an order online. Thanks again for your kind feedback!
Hi,I have a 2016 gmc acadia.i notice that the driver side vents are blowing colder air than the passenger side vents.can this be the blend door actuator.?
I’m curious if this is my problem, my ac blows cold just not as cold as I know it can be and the passenger side blows a little bit warmer, at first I thought you were to the right of the glove box but it seems you are to the left of it around the 7:00 mark
My wife’s has a 2011 Acadia. My wife’s problem is a little different. I think the actuator she has an issue with is the top one that you were referring to in the video. I was wondering if you could tell me the name of that so I can get the part. Her problem is not having any air at all hot or cold blow out of the dash. Thanks for the help.
It would just be called a blend door actuator. Even still, remlve the old one, drive to your auto parts store and compare the two just for extra reassurance. I hope I was able to help. And please click Subscribe to help my channel grow. Have an awesome day
@@gloriaalice2011 yes ofcourse, both actuators if my memory serves me right are both the same exact parts, they are just installed on 2 different locations but the parts should be the same. You would just need to order a quantity of 2.
It’s the same part for both side ? Passenger or driver side ? I ask because I have to order the actuator but not sure if both side it’s the same part or coming for driver or passenger side !!!!
I have a 2016 Acadia 71000 miles. The rear core evaporator went bad while still under warranty around 25000 miles and was replaced. Do you think it is the rear and front passenger actuator if my rear ac started blowing warm air and then my front passenger did the same a week later? My drivers side is blowing cool air, but not 60 degrees. Now I just checked my ac again after turning off the ac and the car, turned car back on and ac, pushed the upper air flow and then the foot airflow controls, turned off the auto and inside circulation, now all are blowing cooler ac??? I have never liked how the ac in this car works. Dealer told us if we aren't getting cool air to turn ac down to 60 and then back up again to reset it. This usually works, but not this time. This is crazy. I've never had so many issues with ac in a car!
In the Acadia I believe there are 2 see rate units and they both have temperature actuators of course so that all passengers can have different temperatures. The actuators themselves work but it's one of he internal gears inside that gets a Crack and breaks over time. It's easy to open them up. All you need is a flat head screwdriver to open it up and inspect the gears. But yes it is likely that the actuators are failing at least ONE side blows cold. If the Ac itself was failing, none of the vents would be cold.
So is this actuator the same part for both drivers side and passenger? 2011 gmc Acadia…I have already removed the drivers side but ordered the ratchet to help remove the passenger side actuator
You may have something inside thwre blocking the door from moving. Perhaps coins that get thrown in there by our children when they get curious. Ive seen it happen
i have a 2016 acadia and i have same story like Mr. Ruben Vill. is the blend door actuator position is same with previous acadia model like the one you did on the video?
Yes it is in the same position. I would still go with it because the actuator motor itself works, it's just that internally the gears are broken which makes it stay stuck in the hot position. I would remove it and move the blend door by hand
Maybe the door is obstructed I guess... I can see both actuators moving back and forth on passenger side when I move controls. But It WAS low on Freon, I bought a van with a meter and raised pressure up to upper blue area. It’s been good for about a month.
@@quovolez well you wouldn't see the actuator moving if it was obstructed. And depending on your weather conditions, say for example outside temperature is 75 degrees your blue (low side) should be reading around 30-40psi on the Guage with the car running and AC on.
Eddies Customs & Restorations yea, that’s what confused me. The blend door was evidently opening and closing fully, yet air was warmer on passenger side. I went back and forth checking the movement of actuators, making sure they fully rotated, and they did. It was really just because I was so frustrated that I bought a can of ac pro, and well it’s been back to normal since.
I've got a similar issue where Driver Side blows cold(ish) and passenger AND rear blow warm or hot. Do you know if the rear is controlled by the same blend door actuator for the passenger, or is there another somewhere else I should look in to? In the past I've had the actuator replaced by a dealer, as well as the rear evaporator core and motor replaced due to similar issues. Hoping it's not the rear evaporator core again.
There are 2 seperate units. One for the front and one for the rear AC in some vehicles. Unfortunately im not sure if the Acadia has 2 units or not. If there is a seperate heater core in the back of the vehicle then you DO have 2 units and there are actuators for the back as well wjen you have controls for the rear passengers
This is my second question on this problem. Took the glove box and the black panel off and got a good look at the actuator razing and lowering the temp the blend door actuator does not move. this is my question, when I turn on the defrost that top actuator does not move and no strong air comes out of the defroster at the top. Are these two actuators tied together that the blend door works in tandem with the upper actuator? Or do you think there is another problem?
The control head which is the unit that has all the buttons to select temperatures and all that could be faulty and not sending the signals which can happen but also both actuators could have coincidentally failed at right around the same time. Without being there I would not be able to know for sure since I would need to check voltage to see if its getting power and ground and if its getting more/less signal whenever changes are made to the temperature. Watch a video on how to use a multimeter and you can find one cheap at walmart so you can gain knowledge on how to use it so you can test the wires. If you have power at the actuator connector and it changes when you change your temperature settings then you climate control head would be good meaning the actuator is bad. But if you dont see any of those values changing when you command it to change then its the control head.
Thank your for this video. I can tackle my project with confidence now and (based on the comments) knowing it will be a nasty trick job. I know you are not likely able to give troubleshooting advise but I will ask my question in case others may also know. While I was checking the actuator out and orienting my self with your directions I tried manually moving the actuator (and vent “lever”) to the opposite position from where it was - it was in the up position or “1:00” if you know what I mean. I was able to manually move it to the bottom position or 5:00 on the assumption that the opposite would be cool air. When I started the car it was still hot AND the actuator had moved back to the top position. Does that still feel like a faulty actuator ( maybe the electronics are off) but it does seem to be able to move the vent door when it “wants” to. Any thought would be appreciated before I donate who knows how much knuckle skin.
I have 2015 Acadia with warm air on passenger side. I can see the blend door actuator moving back and forth when I move the temp wheel from 60 to 90 and back. Any ideas? Could it be low Freon? That would be my next try. Thanks in advance.
I changed my actuator but still blowing hot. But when i did the test with the actuator out it worked, moved to one side and started to blow cold. So what do you think its wrong??? Please help.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations yes i did. And it did move. But it only move to the left or the right and the temperature changed to hot or cold, but it didn’t have a middle point. If the blend door is stuck what can i do?
Ya... that wasn't fun. I finally got it off and did the test and the air on the passenger side still didn't get cold. It was cool but not cold like the driver side. I guess I have to take it in. Thanks so much for the video. It helped out a lot.
I have a 2011 enclave it is winter and the drivers side blows hot correctly the passenger side blows cold from top and bottom vent. would it be the blend door actuator. Also just dropping the glove box and bottom panel looking at the actuator gray tube like gear not moving when you are going up and down on temp control tell you the actuator is bad?
Great video. My issue is that my ac is blowing hot air instead of ac. The ac light does come on and was serviced and has refrigerant however it doesn’t get cool and blows extremely hot air. Could this be an actuator as well or something else? Please advise and any if all help is greatly appreciated.
I have a problem.The plastic actuator doesn't turnю I'm guessing something is stuck in A/C heater box. Maube you know any video instruction how can I fix this?
For the HVAC reset, you said don't touch for 40 seconds. Does it matter if the unit is turned on or should I make sure that the unit is turned off before I turn off the vehicle prior to the reset?
Whatever the unit was set at before, on or off just leave it be and you should be fine. I appreciate the positive comment, please click subscribe, it really helps my channel out
Good video. Have a question. I turned my ac on and now it wont switch back to heat. It is same across the entire front. Is this where i would start? 2011 Acadia
In this case It would require testing with the use of a multi meter. You would want to check the plug where the actuator plugs to and see if the climate control panel (where you control heat and AC) is actually sending the signal to change the position of the actuator. Chances are since they are ALL not changing, it will be a bad control panel but it require testing to be sure as I mentioned
Hi. I have a problem. AC blows cold on passenger side. But I need hot. I changed the door activator but it doesn’t help. Can you tell me what should I do? Winter is coming ❄️
If you did and you can still not change the temperature your problem can be somewhere else like in the actual controls. That whole piece where you select the temperature can be bad BUT in this case i don't want to mislead you since I am not physically there to check it. Unfortunately I recommend for you to take it to a mechanic shop and have them figure out the problem. I wouldnt want to tell you to change a part without testing it and it not being the problem.
This video seems like would be helpful but for some reason it stops at the 5.30 mark every time. Other videos are playing. Is there something you or I can do to get it to play
Yea I tried it on my wifes phone and it made it to almost 8 min mark before it stopped. Then I rewinding back and now hers stops right at 530 mark also. Thanks for responding. I hit like button anyways
@@gpenn697 well I appreciate that Greg. I sure hope you are able to watch it so you can get your vehicle fixed. Try going through the Internet application instead of the RUclips app and see if maybe that works. If I was able to help, please click Subscribe. That's what helps my channel grow the most. Thank you and I really hope you are able to see the full video. I go through all the steps start to finish
Anyone know where the actuator location for drivers side on 2017 gmc acadia? I just changed the one i thought was it. Apparently it was the floor to vent blend door actuator. It the only one i can see underneath on drivers side. Passenger side is cold
There is another blend door actuator for the drivers side. This video was for the passenger side vents. This was on a customers vehicle so I do not have the vehicle here at the moment to be able to point out where it is located.
@@viruse8984 youre welcome. And most likely it will be on the opposite side perhaps by your right legs shin. Sort of like youre trying to see behind the radio area but closer to your leg. It may be there.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations i have a similar case on my friends 2011 Acadia.. Blows cold on the passenger and hot on the drivers side.. So im assuming it will be the actuator on the driver's side ?
I called our local 'honest' auto repair shop for a quote on doing this job. I even told them about this great video and how quickly the job had been done. The owner quoted me a flat $1300 (plus part), no matter how short or long a job it would be "because that's what it's worth". Yikes! My son, who has ZERO experience working on cars, decided to see if he could do this repair job. He has done literally nothing to a car in his life beyond checking the oil stick. He watched this video, went to Home Depot and bought a little headband lamp to wear for light and the needed tools that were described in the video, and dug in. In under two hours, he had done the complete repair, had the A/C working like a dream, and had everything put away. I repeat - he has had NO EXPERIENCE whatsoever working on cars or any other equipment, and did in two hours and for under $70 in parts and tools, what the local 'reasonably priced' shop quoted a flat $1300 to repair. Eddie, thank you SO much for this VERY well done, easy to follow video. You literally saved us over $1200!
@@Horselings oh wow! $1300 is insane!! I wouldn't even charge that!! Well thank you so much for sharing this with Me and very glad I could help you guys out. And congrats on your son's 1st time success!!
amazing patience. so,so helpful. im a do it youself guy and was ready to say forget it im just going to have to pay the $ 300.00 bucks and have the shop do the job but watching you do the replacement im going to do it myself im 65 so my body wants to fight me but it will just have to work through it. appreciate the video thanks, from Birch run mi.
Thank you kindly for your comment. Its nice to help everyone out there. And im sure being 65 doesn't help but perhaps splitting the job in sessions will help? Good luck to you, and again thank you for the comment.
Thank you for helping me change my actuator. It wasn’t as easy to remove screws as you did it, but I conquered the challenge and finally got it all finished. Your video was detailed and extremely helpful!
Lol the editing makes it look easy at times. But I sure am glad it helped you get it done! Thank you for your kind comment.
Thank you very much! You are the very first person to send me a donation! Really appreciate that!
Hows the Ac working now ? I am having the same issue and I just gather all tools to attempt to do this tomorrow. So Happy to see that you did it!! Now I don't feel so hopeless... :)
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Did you access by going under the glove box?
Your video was very informative, and very detailed. However, you made it look a lot easier than it actually is. This may be do to your mechanical skill or my lack of them. I did get the job finished and everything is now working how it should. I however am an assortment of busted buckles and assorted scrapes. The children in the neighborhood got an advanced class in profanity and watching a grown man throw a fit. All in all you did make it where I was able to fix my own car, and for that I thank you.
Haha your comment sure caused me a great deal of humor. And yes the video does not show the pain it can be to get the job done but it sure helped haha. Glad it helped you take on the job. It would help if you clicked subscribe on my channel. Helps me out a lot.
Thank you so much for the informative, step by step video. You saved me hundreds of dollars and gave me confidence to tackle this job. The tip about drilling a 1" access hole was especially helpful as well as having the right tools. I completed this job in less than 2 hours. Thank you!
You're very welcome 🙏 im glad this was helpful and gave you the confidence you needed! Congrats on your successful repair!
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorationsI have a gmc acadia 2012,there is not hot and cold air coming out of driver,middle ones and passenger ones only the windshield ones,the rear do work,how many blend door actuator does this type of truck have and what is the function of each one if it has more that one?
after working in the car business over 48 years as a sales manager for several franchise dealerships, i can only say i wish you had worked in some of the shops i was employed at. excellent video, goes at a speed everyone can understand, and the step by step is excellent. i recommend your videos to anyone wanting to do it yourself. you tube move you to the top in a search. great!!!!!!
Thank you very much for your kind words. It really is rewarding when I read comments like yours. They sure go a long way as far as staying motivated to make more videos. Thank you for your recommendations
Oh my god, thank you so much for this video! I was living without my upper and lower vents for 4 months through the winter and dreaded trying to get in there and mess around but you really broke it down nicely step by step. I took it to a mechanic, he said it was the climate control panel. I replaced the panel with no luck. I then took it to a dealership to see if it was indeed my blend door actuator (it was) and they wanted to charge me $1200. $1200!!!!! You saved me soooo much money my friend, god bless you for taking the time to share your knowledge! Thanks again! Liked and subscribed for sure!
Its these positive results that are the most rewarding. Really appreciate the comment and subscription. And sure am glad I saved you a lot of money. God bless you all.
Excellent video. Very thorough directions with concise commentary. Nice job!
Thank you very much for your kind comment!
Did the passenger temp actuator today in my 2011 Buick Enclave.
Wasn’t working quite right, but once I did the recalibrate it works fine now. I’ve now replaced both of the ones on the passenger side, I’m expecting the driver’s side one to go out any minute.
Thx for some pretty clear and useful instructions.
you're very welcome! I did my best to give clear instructions. and sorry for taking so long to respond. I somehow missed this notification.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations where is the one on the driver side i have 2017 acadia
@@taurusposey it should be close to your right shin if you are sitting on the driver's seat. There might be a plastic covering it but it looks the same as the passenger side one. So just look under the dash from the driver side and look to your right and search for a part that looks like the actuator shown in this video.
Great Video. It was a real pain in the XXX job. I ended using a 7/8 paddle bit and drilled a hole for easier access to the left side screw. The 15 Amp fuse came out with a needle nose pliers but was difficult to put back in because of GMs placement of the fuse box virtually no room to work with if you have big hands.I would recommend just disconnecting the battery to accomplish the same outcome I wish I had. The biggest obstacle is that you clearly cannot see what your working on in such a cramped space. Thats why the dealer wants to take the dash apart to get to the actuator and charge you big money in labor for the job.
Thank you so much for your kind words and very glad that you were able to accomplish doing this repair. and very sorry for the super late reply but somehow i missed it in the notifications.
Your help was great both actuators bad and successful on replacing. Only addition on Enclave plug in actuator before reinstalling and get rid of original screws and use #8 3/4 hex head so you can use socket and drill 1" hole in side to access one screw. Almost impossible to get plug in after installation, had to find a person with small hands to do it. I was quoted $1,000 dollars and I did job for $68 dollars with your help.
There you go!! Thats that savings! Glad my video helped you out!
Dude your video stills and instructions are super clear, concise and comprehensive
Thank you very much! Much appreciated!
Real helpful video!!. Thanks for all the crazy video angles and explanations including clearing the code at the end. Important points for people to watch through the end.
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@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations Tight spaces for sure.....and what a PIA getting that fuse back in was!! Those design engineers never considered someone might actually need to get to those fuses!! Everything now working as it should. Thanks for the video...and yes I subscribed.
Add me to the list of "people who saved alot of money by watching this video". I sucessfully replaced the actuator and fixed the problem (which was a big problem in FL in July). I did drill a 3/4" hole in the panel to help with accessing the screw near the electrical socket/plug. Also put a small magnet on the end of the bit to help keep the screw from dropping. I think the hardest part was getting the fuse back in. Actually dropped one behind the carpet that I couldn't retrieve. Thanks for the tutorial!
sure looks like yours was quite the experience lol. But I appreciate your positive comment. God bless and im very glad the video served its purpose for you.
Very good video! No nonsense, right to the point, excellent graphics... very informative and helpfull. Congratulations. Hope you'll get your goals.
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I really appreciate the help. Got mine fixed based on your video. I did pick up another hack to get one screw and drilled a hole in dash that cant be seen when glovebox is back in place. Thanks
Sure feels nice to know it helped. You're very welcome 🙏
Thx much for this video. Just finished my 09 Acadia. I need smaller hands but otherwise it worked well. FYI, I cut the hole with a 1”;hole saw and inserted a 1” white nylon plug I bought at Ace. Looks factory. Again, thx for it all. Saved me a ton of cash.
Well I really appreciate your positive comments. Thank you very much and glad it worked out well for you
Thank you so much for the video I was ready to take my Enclave to the dealer I know you saved me a ton of money I like how you went through the steps slowly and the video was also good Keep up the good work Thanks again
thank you so much for your kind words! and i'm very sorry for just getting back to replying..i somehow missed the notification to your comment...
Great video, helped me repair my 2012 Buick Enclave and saved me a few hundred dollars . Thank you! Auto zone part number is 604-140.
Thank you for the comment! very sorry for taking so long to respond, i somehow missed it in the notifications. and thanks for the part number for everyone else.
Thank you for the comment! very sorry for taking so long to respond, i somehow missed it in the notifications. and thanks for the part number for everyone else.
Thank you for the comment! very sorry for taking so long to respond, i somehow missed it in the notifications. and thanks for the part number for everyone else.
Eddie,
Thanks again for the good work on my car. One year later and that paint looks brand new. Make some new videos with the American muscle your working on.
Thanks for the love brotha!
Pro trick : you can watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Forest Milo Definitely, been using flixzone for since november myself :)
I want to thank you for this video it sure helped me out alot. U took me step by step on how to fix my issue. Tomorow i will be attacking this task
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Excellent video. I've gotta do this and it's 98F outside on the driveway. It's gonna suck.
Oh I hear you on that one lol
Thank you so very much for the in-depth video!!!!
@@r0de0man1 you're very welcome 🙏
I have a 2013 Chevy Suburban, and this is my problem. I LOVED your video and now we know how to fix it. Subscribed to your channel.
Thank you!!!!!
Actually Im Susie's mom, but my computer confused the family settings. Im Jane with the Chevy with the problem.
thank you kindly!
thank you kindly!
thank you kindly!
Thank you very much for letting me know that it’s the blend door actuator need replacing and not the blower.
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I did
I changed it and it was a hassle but now the driver side is blowing hot
At 1849 the rooster confirms the work ....great video thanks! I think yoi should have a PayPal for donations on how awesome yoi are snd how much yoi are saving people
Haha well 😅 I was wondering when someone was gonna mention the roosters in the background lol. And well I've thought about it as far as the donations but don't know how people will feel about me adding a PayPal to the description. But my PayPal is linked to my email perezjet@yahoo.com . I would definitely be very grateful for any donations 🙏. Thank you for your positive and humorous comment!
Great video thank you. I have a question. Is there a actuator for the back vents as well? I am only getting cold air on the passenger side, the driver side and the back fence are all warm.
The back vents a full system just as the front ones do. Should be located somewhere by the back hatch behind one of the panels. More than likely on passenger side. I wish I had another video to share to demonstrate
Followed these steps for my wife's 2014 Enclave. Step by Step wasnt easy because I have big hands but it did the trick and the air now blowing cold!!! Two things ... probably a good idea to watch once all the way through before starting ... I missed the trick about the dropped screws and had to find a replacement only to find your tip after I put it all back together; also, I never could get a good line up on the third screw even with a small wrench (because of my big hands) so I Drilled a 1" hole through the plastic to line up with the hole and then put a 1" access cover. You really don't need the cover since you can see the hole when the glove box is replaced.
Hahaha your comment had me laughing so hard. Glad you got it done but yes I should have mentioned the part about getting your dropped screws sooner in the video. Please click subscribe, it really helps my channel
I can’t get the bottom screw out! Any tips?
@@carrollacademy38917 I have fixed another actuator door for a friend with an Acadia. This time I went straight to drilling a hole in the plastic so I could get a better angle at the screws. As before, the glove box hides the hole but I still put in a plastic hole cover that I picked up at Pep Boys and it looked factory. If I had to do it again I might even make the hole a bit larger to cut down on added aggravation.
Excellent video of the blend door repair ! Thank you
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Where did you buy the 1/4 inch flexible head micro ratchet that holds the small 1/4 Torque Bit? I can't find it any where... Do you have a part number for the tool? I subscribed to your channel... I can't get these screws out with what I have for tools... HELP I am Dying in this Heat...
Did u find one? I need one but can’t fixed it
Thank you for this, it helped me tremendously. Your details were very helpful. Got it done.
Very glad it worked out for you!
Thank you for the video especially clarifying the 2 types of the blend door and how to calibrate without a scanner.
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If you have the right tools is pretty easy but because I didn’t i had hard time getting that fuse out but anyway I wanted to Thank you man is a very good video it really help me a lot
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what a detail video you have made awsome , what else better than this video we can ask
Very grateful for those kind words. Thank you very much
Excellent job on the fine details of performing the task. You should consider becoming an Automotive Tech School Instructor
Thanks. This is a great video for the diy forums.
Thank you so much. And yes feel free to share it on amy forum you feel it would help
What a great detailed video. Thank you so much my guy
@@bobloblaw4576 you're very welcome 🙏
So I removed the harness and 3 screws but the actuator won’t pull straight out. Do you know why?
@@bobloblaw4576 try wiggling it side to side and up and down. It shouldn't take too much effort.
Thanks for the fast response. Man, I had to dive head first under the dash and wrestle to complete this repair. You got skills and made it look so easy. Liked and subscribed!!
@@bobloblaw4576 haha not skills, just patience lol. Yea it's quite a pain being under the dash thats for sure! Thank you for your kind feedback! 🙏
You are Awesome Cool Dude¡👊👊 You didn't left any details that I was looking for Thanks and God Bless you! and everything you do
Thank you very much! Comments like these that make my day. May God Bless you too!
Great video very detailed! But did not work on my 2014 Acadia Denali. Cold on the driver side and warm on the passenger side. Any advice?
you replaced the actuator? next i would check to see if the wiring is receiving any change of values with a digital volt meter. Chances are the temperature control panel has failed or the climate control module. i'm sorry to not have a definitive answer for you but those are some ideas.
Thanks for sharing this video. The instructions were very precise and It saved me over $1000 from what the auto shop wanted to charge to replace. I did lose one of the T20 screws in the process and couldn't find a replacement locally. Anyone know a good place to find those?
any hardware or nut and bolt store can have those on hand. And sorry for the super late response, i never saw this comment but appreciate your comment so much! thank you for posting!
This is a great detailed video! I just ordered my actuator. Hope it goes as well as this did for you!
Thank you Jason. Hope it goes well for you too.
You’re an unsung hero!
Thank you very much for such a kind comment! Really appreciate that
Hey, nice video! Very detailed! I have the issue of the air not coming through the defrost on top. Could it be the other actuator? It blows very hot, but just not from the top defrost .
Thank you very much and I'm afraid it might be one of the top actuators that will be quite the challenge to get to. It would take some research first because I am unsure of that but it very well could be..
Thank you
Great video! Which is the actuator for the drivers side? I have this problem, but it blows hot on the Drivers Side.
There should be an actuator under the dash on the driver side by your right leg in the same general area. I want to say that is the driver side actuator if I recall correctly. I would still remove it, then reconnect it while in your hands holding it and then try to change your settings on temperature to see if there is any movement.
I have a 2017 GMC Acadia, the air on the drivers side blows cold like it should, but the passenger side doesn't seem to get as cold. When I close the vents on the drivers side the passenger side air does get cold though. Do you think this is a blend door actuator issue, or something else? Thanks for any help you can provide!
It may still be the actuator because when you shut the vents on the other side, the cold air has to go somewhere so it goes to the other side
Brian Griffen, I’m curious if you repaired yours. I’m dealing with a 2018 soon, and am curious if it in the same area. And if your part for the 2017 looked like the one in the video.
Great Instruction! you're the man
Thank you very much! By the way, I shared a amazon link for the actuator on the description if you choose to place an order online. Thanks again for your kind feedback!
This is excellent video, pictures are great and voice also, 3 thumbs up
Thank you very much!!
Hi,I have a 2016 gmc acadia.i notice that the driver side vents are blowing colder air than the passenger side vents.can this be the blend door actuator.?
I just follow your video and help me a lot, you saved me spending few $$ with the mechanic, thanks a lot
I’m curious if this is my problem, my ac blows cold just not as cold as I know it can be and the passenger side blows a little bit warmer, at first I thought you were to the right of the glove box but it seems you are to the left of it around the 7:00 mark
My wife’s has a 2011 Acadia. My wife’s problem is a little different. I think the actuator she has an issue with is the top one that you were referring to in the video. I was wondering if you could tell me the name of that so I can get the part. Her problem is not having any air at all hot or cold blow out of the dash. Thanks for the help.
It would just be called a blend door actuator. Even still, remlve the old one, drive to your auto parts store and compare the two just for extra reassurance. I hope I was able to help. And please click Subscribe to help my channel grow. Have an awesome day
Wow!! Extremely helpful..very
well explained..thanks a mil..
You're very welcome 🙏, i provided a link to the part on the video description too if you wish too purchase the part online.
Yes as a matter of fact i need both sides..can i get both from ur link?
@@gloriaalice2011 yes ofcourse, both actuators if my memory serves me right are both the same exact parts, they are just installed on 2 different locations but the parts should be the same. You would just need to order a quantity of 2.
Thanks😊..have a good night...
@@gloriaalice2011 thank you very much, same to you. And glad I could help.
HELP. Something fell into my vents and I think it is blocking the passenger blend door. How do I fix that?
It’s the same part for both side ? Passenger or driver side ? I ask because I have to order the actuator but not sure if both side it’s the same part or coming for driver or passenger side !!!!
Yes should be the same part and part number
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations thank you so much!!!!
Didn't work for me. Passenger side still blows hot. I pulled the fuse after to recalibrate just like the video. Any suggestions?
I have a 2016 Acadia 71000 miles. The rear core evaporator went bad while still under warranty around 25000 miles and was replaced. Do you think it is the rear and front passenger actuator if my rear ac started blowing warm air and then my front passenger did the same a week later? My drivers side is blowing cool air, but not 60 degrees. Now I just checked my ac again after turning off the ac and the car, turned car back on and ac, pushed the upper air flow and then the foot airflow controls, turned off the auto and inside circulation, now all are blowing cooler ac??? I have never liked how the ac in this car works. Dealer told us if we aren't getting cool air to turn ac down to 60 and then back up again to reset it. This usually works, but not this time. This is crazy. I've never had so many issues with ac in a car!
In the Acadia I believe there are 2 see rate units and they both have temperature actuators of course so that all passengers can have different temperatures. The actuators themselves work but it's one of he internal gears inside that gets a Crack and breaks over time. It's easy to open them up. All you need is a flat head screwdriver to open it up and inspect the gears. But yes it is likely that the actuators are failing at least ONE side blows cold. If the Ac itself was failing, none of the vents would be cold.
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I had alternator replaced in 2012 acadia today and now having this prob but driver side is hot, could this be damaged from changing alternator?
My 2011 GMC Acadia is doing the same thing but blowing hot on drivers side and cold on passenger side. Could it be the same part?
Hello, yes it will be the same part but it will be located on the other side instead of on the passenger side.
So is this actuator the same part for both drivers side and passenger? 2011 gmc Acadia…I have already removed the drivers side but ordered the ratchet to help remove the passenger side actuator
Hey, yes the actuators are the same and the ratchet sure does help!
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations thanks got the quick reply!! You are doing the public a service!
@@twilightbeatz410 not a problem at all. I try my best to respond to everyone
Thanks for the help. I tried turning the blend door then noticed. It was very difficult. I don’t think my actuator was the problem. Now I’m stuck
You may have something inside thwre blocking the door from moving. Perhaps coins that get thrown in there by our children when they get curious. Ive seen it happen
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations do you know what the part is called or how do I get in there
@@MrJd829 the flap is called a blend door. And it varies on getting in...that would be q whole other video in itself...
i have a 2016 acadia and i have same story like Mr. Ruben Vill. is the blend door actuator position is same with previous acadia model like the one you did on the video?
Yes it is in the same position. I would still go with it because the actuator motor itself works, it's just that internally the gears are broken which makes it stay stuck in the hot position. I would remove it and move the blend door by hand
Maybe the door is obstructed I guess... I can see both actuators moving back and forth on passenger side when I move controls. But It WAS low on Freon, I bought a van with a meter and raised pressure up to upper blue area. It’s been good for about a month.
@@quovolez well you wouldn't see the actuator moving if it was obstructed. And depending on your weather conditions, say for example outside temperature is 75 degrees your blue (low side) should be reading around 30-40psi on the Guage with the car running and AC on.
Eddies Customs & Restorations yea, that’s what confused me. The blend door was evidently opening and closing fully, yet air was warmer on passenger side. I went back and forth checking the movement of actuators, making sure they fully rotated, and they did. It was really just because I was so frustrated that I bought a can of ac pro, and well it’s been back to normal since.
I've got a similar issue where Driver Side blows cold(ish) and passenger AND rear blow warm or hot. Do you know if the rear is controlled by the same blend door actuator for the passenger, or is there another somewhere else I should look in to? In the past I've had the actuator replaced by a dealer, as well as the rear evaporator core and motor replaced due to similar issues. Hoping it's not the rear evaporator core again.
There are 2 seperate units. One for the front and one for the rear AC in some vehicles. Unfortunately im not sure if the Acadia has 2 units or not. If there is a seperate heater core in the back of the vehicle then you DO have 2 units and there are actuators for the back as well wjen you have controls for the rear passengers
Hello my enclave has a similar issue. its blowing hot on the driver side, cool on passenger side. will this fix my issue? Thanks in advance!
This is my second question on this problem. Took the glove box and the black panel off and got a good look at the actuator razing and lowering the temp the blend door actuator does not move. this is my question, when I turn on the defrost that top actuator does not move and no strong air comes out of the defroster at the top. Are these two actuators tied together that the blend door works in tandem with the upper actuator? Or do you think there is another problem?
The control head which is the unit that has all the buttons to select temperatures and all that could be faulty and not sending the signals which can happen but also both actuators could have coincidentally failed at right around the same time. Without being there I would not be able to know for sure since I would need to check voltage to see if its getting power and ground and if its getting more/less signal whenever changes are made to the temperature. Watch a video on how to use a multimeter and you can find one cheap at walmart so you can gain knowledge on how to use it so you can test the wires. If you have power at the actuator connector and it changes when you change your temperature settings then you climate control head would be good meaning the actuator is bad. But if you dont see any of those values changing when you command it to change then its the control head.
Thank your for this video. I can tackle my project with confidence now and (based on the comments) knowing it will be a nasty trick job. I know you are not likely able to give troubleshooting advise but I will ask my question in case others may also know. While I was checking the actuator out and orienting my self with your directions I tried manually moving the actuator (and vent “lever”) to the opposite position from where it was - it was in the up position or “1:00” if you know what I mean. I was able to manually move it to the bottom position or 5:00 on the assumption that the opposite would be cool air. When I started the car it was still hot AND the actuator had moved back to the top position. Does that still feel like a faulty actuator ( maybe the electronics are off) but it does seem to be able to move the vent door when it “wants” to. Any thought would be appreciated before I donate who knows how much knuckle skin.
I have 2015 Acadia with warm air on passenger side. I can see the blend door actuator moving back and forth when I move the temp wheel from 60 to 90 and back. Any ideas? Could it be low Freon? That would be my next try. Thanks in advance.
If it's warm air only on the passenger side then it's a blend door problem. Low free on would cause ALL vents to be warm
Low freon would cause ALL vents to blow warm air. This video is about one side of car blowing cold and other side blowing warm air
I just added Freon and it’s blowing 54f degrees. I agree with you, but it worked for me.
steve preston this is not always the case and defers on how the the systems are designed.
What about inconsistent temperatures in the rear seating? Same part???
Oh no, not when it comes to the seats...that can be something else entirely....
I changed my actuator but still blowing hot. But when i did the test with the actuator out it worked, moved to one side and started to blow cold. So what do you think its wrong??? Please help.
Your blend door may be stuck? Did you try moving it by hand to see if it worked?
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations yes i did. And it did move. But it only move to the left or the right and the temperature changed to hot or cold, but it didn’t have a middle point. If the blend door is stuck what can i do?
Ya... that wasn't fun. I finally got it off and did the test and the air on the passenger side still didn't get cold. It was cool but not cold like the driver side. I guess I have to take it in. Thanks so much for the video. It helped out a lot.
aww man....i'm sorry it didnt work out for you...and i'm also sorry for taking so long to respond...i somehow missed the notification.
aww man....i'm sorry it didnt work out for you...and i'm also sorry for taking so long to respond...i somehow missed the notification.
aww man....i'm sorry it didnt work out for you...and i'm also sorry for taking so long to respond...i somehow missed the notification.
I have a 2011 enclave it is winter and the drivers side blows hot correctly the passenger side blows cold from top and bottom vent. would it be the blend door actuator. Also just dropping the glove box and bottom panel looking at the actuator gray tube like gear not moving when you are going up and down on temp control tell you the actuator is bad?
Generally yes it usually indicates the actuator is non functional anymore.
Excellent video !
Great video. My issue is that my ac is blowing hot air instead of ac. The ac light does come on and was serviced and has refrigerant however it doesn’t get cool and blows extremely hot air. Could this be an actuator as well or something else? Please advise and any if all help is greatly appreciated.
Yes very well can be the same issue. This vehicle had perfect working AC except that it was stuck on heater because of the actuator being bad
Eddies Customs & Restorations I forgot to mention that the ac works fine in the rear but not in the front..
Eddies Customs & Restorations so I need to purchase the same actuator or are they’re several actuators besides the one you illustrate in this video?
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations hello, just wanna ask if which should i check or fix first, the preon level or the actuator? Please advise..
I also have the same problem which the ac doesnot blow cold air.. thanks
I have a problem.The plastic actuator doesn't turnю I'm guessing something is stuck in A/C heater box.
Maube you know any video instruction how can I fix this?
The actuator inside consists of plastic gears. The gear teeth break over time. Actuator will need to be replaced
For the HVAC reset, you said don't touch for 40 seconds. Does it matter if the unit is turned on or should I make sure that the unit is turned off before I turn off the vehicle prior to the reset?
And thanks for the video, very helpful!
Whatever the unit was set at before, on or off just leave it be and you should be fine. I appreciate the positive comment, please click subscribe, it really helps my channel out
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations Cool. Thanks. I guess I'll be tackling this one today...
Good video. Have a question. I turned my ac on and now it wont switch back to heat. It is same across the entire front. Is this where i would start? 2011 Acadia
In this case It would require testing with the use of a multi meter. You would want to check the plug where the actuator plugs to and see if the climate control panel (where you control heat and AC) is actually sending the signal to change the position of the actuator. Chances are since they are ALL not changing, it will be a bad control panel but it require testing to be sure as I mentioned
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations thank you will start there.
That"s a really good video man.good job.keep it up.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. Really helps.
I changed both and still no cold air any suggestions?
Do you have any cold air anywhere? Give me all the symptoms please
Hi. I have a problem. AC blows cold on passenger side. But I need hot. I changed the door activator but it doesn’t help. Can you tell me what should I do? Winter is coming ❄️
So you followed the procedure in this video??
If you did and you can still not change the temperature your problem can be somewhere else like in the actual controls. That whole piece where you select the temperature can be bad BUT in this case i don't want to mislead you since I am not physically there to check it. Unfortunately I recommend for you to take it to a mechanic shop and have them figure out the problem. I wouldnt want to tell you to change a part without testing it and it not being the problem.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations yes. I did
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations in any case, thank you very much for the consultation
Yes is a good video. ! Thanks
Thank you very much!
Where is the driver side actuator located. 2018 GMC acadia?
Should be next to the drivers right foot when sitting in the driver seat. It should look just like the passenger side actuator
Where's the resistor on these newer gmcs?
What if my drivers side is stuck on hot air only?
Is it the same under the driver side ?
The blend door will look the same.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations thanx. I’ll update you on my work
Awesome 👌
This video seems like would be helpful but for some reason it stops at the 5.30 mark every time. Other videos are playing. Is there something you or I can do to get it to play
I don't know what may be going on. There may be an issue with the server at the moment or something because nobody else has ever had this issue.
Yea I tried it on my wifes phone and it made it to almost 8 min mark before it stopped. Then I rewinding back and now hers stops right at 530 mark also. Thanks for responding. I hit like button anyways
@@gpenn697 well I appreciate that Greg. I sure hope you are able to watch it so you can get your vehicle fixed. Try going through the Internet application instead of the RUclips app and see if maybe that works. If I was able to help, please click Subscribe. That's what helps my channel grow the most. Thank you and I really hope you are able to see the full video. I go through all the steps start to finish
Very informative
Thank you very much!
How much did you paid for the part?
I dont recall but I have an Amazon link on the video description. Prices fluctuate from time to time unfortunately...
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations thank you !
Anyone know where the actuator location for drivers side on 2017 gmc acadia? I just changed the one i thought was it. Apparently it was the floor to vent blend door actuator. It the only one i can see underneath on drivers side. Passenger side is cold
Hey where is the actuator you replaced located at on the driver's side for 2017 Acadia?
Hi I change the blend door actuator and the driver side is still blowing hot air what do I do to fix the problem
There is another blend door actuator for the drivers side. This video was for the passenger side vents. This was on a customers vehicle so I do not have the vehicle here at the moment to be able to point out where it is located.
Thanks!
Any video of where the actuator is for the driver's side?
Im sorry I dont have one.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations not a problem! Thanks for the quick reply! Any chance you know if it's on the same side or not?
@@viruse8984 youre welcome. And most likely it will be on the opposite side perhaps by your right legs shin. Sort of like youre trying to see behind the radio area but closer to your leg. It may be there.
It will look the same as the other side.
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations thank you so much!!!
Great video...
Thank you Thomas 🙏
What if you have the same problem but opposite sides from this videos driver side hot and pass side cold?
Would indicated the same problems but would be the opposite side actuator
@@EddiesCustomsandRestorations i have a similar case on my friends 2011 Acadia.. Blows cold on the passenger and hot on the drivers side.. So im assuming it will be the actuator on the driver's side ?
@@ByronRamos_ high chance of it being the case.
What is the part number
We are on a trip. Wife's side or passenger side of our 2009 GMC Acadia SLT only blows cold air. Need some heat.
This was good. I'll have to try this. Probably have a friend mechanic do it but it looks doable.
Trying to figure out why my top vents are not blowing out anything
Do you have a part number for the auto version?
Im sorry I dont...
What if its stuck what do you do to remove it ?
@@dl3404 did you get all the bolts out? There's 3.
Is it the same location if you don't have dual climate control?
Yes. The second unit would be in the back end of the vehicle
If you're in a hot climate like me, just physically turn the plastic actuator to the cold position cold and you're good to go!!
Except it doesn't just stay in that position it goes back to where the actuator the gravity pulls it
Very good video very nice 👍
Thank you very much!