A/C and heater issues?
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A/C and heater issues?
Alright so I have a 1996 honda civic dx with athe d16 motor manual.
I am having an issue with my heater blowing where I want it. If I need to have my heater on defrost it blows on in the face. It actually does it with all settings. Where do I go to check to find the part that needs replaced to switch to the correct area I need it to go. Also what would the part be called.
I am having an issue with my heater blowing where I want it. If I need to have my heater on defrost it blows on in the face. It actually does it with all settings. Where do I go to check to find the part that needs replaced to switch to the correct area I need it to go. Also what would the part be called.
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Re: A/C and heater issues?
If it's stuck on vents I think you'll have to do some testing to figure out which part(s) might be faulty.
Do you have a service manual and a DVOM?
Do you have a local recycle/you-pull-it yard you can get cheap used parts from?
Do you have a service manual and a DVOM?
Do you have a local recycle/you-pull-it yard you can get cheap used parts from?
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I don't have a manual, but I.do have a pick a part store. Is there like a blender door actuator that sits under the dash? Or is it something else? Also is the blower motor under the dash?
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The two main electric parts for the floor/vent/defrost movements are an electric actuator (motor assembly) usually on drivers side of the heater housing in the dash, and the control panel with the pushbuttons.
With everything inside the car all quiet, can you hear the electric motor run as you push different mode buttons?
Before replacing stuff I might locate the actuator and give it a few taps, maybe the little electric motor is just stuck from sitting still for a long time....maybe use your hand to push/pull on the linkages a little to see if the electric motor will start moving on its own.
With everything inside the car all quiet, can you hear the electric motor run as you push different mode buttons?
Before replacing stuff I might locate the actuator and give it a few taps, maybe the little electric motor is just stuck from sitting still for a long time....maybe use your hand to push/pull on the linkages a little to see if the electric motor will start moving on its own.
