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Question: a/c blows thru defrost & floor vents, not thru front vents

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jjgarcia06, Houston, TX, August 20, 2010, 10:25
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a/c blows thru defrost & floor vents, not thru front vents

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    CANDOAUTO from Can DO Auto Repair, August 20, 2010, 10:27
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    BLEND DOOR MOTOR INOPERATIVE

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    jjgarcia06, August 20, 2010, 10:30
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    and what does this mean

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    Bret Bodas August 21, 2010, 11:57
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    There are little electric motors that control the airflow and temperature to the different vents for in the dashboard. These motors are called "Actuators". I believe this other user is saying the actuator that controls the blend air door is defective. The blend air door controls the temperature of the air, so I'm not sure this is right, but either way, the system that controls these motors or one of the motors themselves is where the problem lies.
    A shop with the appropriate diagnostic equipment should check the system to see which actuator may be malfunctioning.
    Hope this helps.

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    bigbroadcaster, September 21, 2010, 12:31
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    Master.you make sense.....my 2000 deville is doing same thing....trying to avoid my techs $75 a hr charge, could it be possible a fuse is blown, and would this fuse be under the rear seat, or under the hood? thanks

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