Thank you for putting the video up. I can see how it would be confusing to some. But it's all there is it seems. That probably speaks to the fact that most people would not attempt to do this job. Regarding frustration, in my case it's over a hundred degrees here in Salem Oregon so I have to work on the truck in the heat. It does beat a sharp stick in the eye though. I'm limited on time because I'm the sole caregiver for my wife who suffered a major stroke 16 years ago at the age of 44. Any day that I do not have a stroke on my own is a good day more or less. Life is difficult. I'm thankful for my ability in the mechanical area many people cannot fix their own vehicles nor can they afford to have somebody fix them. Anyway thanks for putting that up. You handle the criticism well.
Good work man. I had the same issue and decided to just turn on recirculate to make the door close itself then I unplugged the actuator altogether. So far I haven’t missed being able to turn off the recirc function and all works well without that annoying grinding noise that it was making before.
@@GMechinic Yeah I actually unplugged the actuator in the recirculate on position. I live in Florida so I never turned off my recirculate in the first place. Now it's just permanently on recirculate :)
So this is the one that everyone says you have to take the dash out right? But you were able to without. Thats great to hear now if only i can find the dexterity!
A video I seen the dude used a flex head ratchet to get a decent angle to remove the top screw… Gotta change mine as I have the same clicking noise, I have changed the one on the drivers side
Is this one also called the “Air Inlet” actuator?? Mine is making a clicking sound so we unplugged it until we figure things out. Also, my air flow is only coming out on the floor, it won’t switch to defrost, vents etc. replaced the mode door actuator already but still no luck. Thanks for any help! 🙏🏾
I believe the one in my video is the air inlet switch.The one your refering to is the one I believe located near the throttle pedal and looking up behind the dash near the radio mount that controls the direction to defrost and so on. You may want to look it up on a diagram from a Haynes manual or maybe the parts lookup on gm parts direct. I hope this helps
Is this the actuator located near the top that you can access from the glove box? I have the clicking noise when you start the vehicle that lasts about 20 seconds and then again for the same amount of time when you turn it off, I have disciplined the wiring for that one and the one nearest the drivers leg. CLICKING sound was still present. Not sure where the 3rd one is located?? HELP??
No this actuator is located behind the blower motor at the bottom and operates the recirculate door. Access would be best from the floor of the truck looking up. There is also a rubber cover over the blower motor that you may need to remove because it does hide it a little.I hope this helps
Man i sure wish I could see where the top screw is, i found the bottom one on my 94 1500 gasser and it's out but I can't see the top one to remove it, opted to unplug it for now.
@The devil is in the details I understand man, Hey I used to live in Mesa and Tempe. I would open my front door and to the right was the superstition mountains. Was 16-17 at the time. You take care of them kids, nothing more important! God bless you!
@The devil is in the details I am 61 now, and dude that was so long ago I wouldn't remember much of Mesa. Gonna be moving out of Florida soon looking at the Ozarks to spend the rest of my years with my wife. Had a career in Law Enforcement and have had enough of this worlds evil! Take care and be careful out there!
Sorry for the confusion. This actuator is located above the fan motor below the glove box inside the dash on the passenger side of the vehicle . It controls the blend door for recirculate. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video
Why even put a video out if you’re not going to put on there that these are the ways I took it out you just said how are you did he didn’t show anything very unhelpful video
@@jasonlawson2524 a lot of patience. I used a small 1/4" drive wrench with a 5.5mm socket. The firewall next to where that screw is located is rubbery and will flex as you push your tool and finger back there. I felt around with my finger to find the well on the part that the screw sits in then work the socket over it until it seats. Then you can get 1 or 2 clicks each time you work the wrnch back and forth. If you feel the screw loose resistance and turn back to tighten then pull it slightly towards you to create a little more resistance until you can back the screw out enough to be able to unscrew with your hand. Hope thats a clear discription
@@nickbelkin9180 thanks for the reply. Haha I was trying to unscrew the little phillip heads. Went back out and looked and saw the bolt head. I see two, is there three?
My apologies to you but it is very challenging getting in to the location with tools let alone a camera. I will try to do better. Thank You for the comment
Thank you for putting the video up. I can see how it would be confusing to some. But it's all there is it seems. That probably speaks to the fact that most people would not attempt to do this job. Regarding frustration, in my case it's over a hundred degrees here in Salem Oregon so I have to work on the truck in the heat. It does beat a sharp stick in the eye though. I'm limited on time because I'm the sole caregiver for my wife who suffered a major stroke 16 years ago at the age of 44. Any day that I do not have a stroke on my own is a good day more or less. Life is difficult. I'm thankful for my ability in the mechanical area many people cannot fix their own vehicles nor can they afford to have somebody fix them. Anyway thanks for putting that up. You handle the criticism well.
I'm glad it helped thanks for watching and the comment
Good work man. I had the same issue and decided to just turn on recirculate to make the door close itself then I unplugged the actuator altogether. So far I haven’t missed being able to turn off the recirc function and all works well without that annoying grinding noise that it was making before.
Thank You. One good reason to make sure the recirculate works is when the weather is very hot and humid. It helps to maximize the out put of your A/C.
@@GMechinic Yeah I actually unplugged the actuator in the recirculate on position. I live in Florida so I never turned off my recirculate in the first place. Now it's just permanently on recirculate :)
So this is the one that everyone says you have to take the dash out right? But you were able to without. Thats great to hear now if only i can find the dexterity!
I'm glad I was able to help.
A video I seen the dude used a flex head ratchet to get a decent angle to remove the top screw… Gotta change mine as I have the same clicking noise, I have changed the one on the drivers side
Is this one also called the “Air Inlet” actuator?? Mine is making a clicking sound so we unplugged it until we figure things out. Also, my air flow is only coming out on the floor, it won’t switch to defrost, vents etc. replaced the mode door actuator already but still no luck. Thanks for any help! 🙏🏾
I believe the one in my video is the air inlet switch.The one your refering to is the one I believe located near the throttle pedal and looking up behind the dash near the radio mount that controls the direction to defrost and so on. You may want to look it up on a diagram from a Haynes manual or maybe the parts lookup on gm parts direct. I hope this helps
Good job. Thanks
Thank You very much
Thank you for this video it help me👍
Your welcome I'm glad it helped.
Is this the actuator located near the top that you can access from the glove box? I have the clicking noise when you start the vehicle that lasts about 20 seconds and then again for the same amount of time when you turn it off, I have disciplined the wiring for that one and the one nearest the drivers leg. CLICKING sound was still present. Not sure where the 3rd one is located?? HELP??
No this actuator is located behind the blower motor at the bottom and operates the recirculate door. Access would be best from the floor of the truck looking up. There is also a rubber cover over the blower motor that you may need to remove because it does hide it a little.I hope this helps
Would be the same for 1994 5.7 z71
As far as I know the interiors are the same. Thanks for watching and the comment
Does this actuator have to be calibrator?
Match it with your max button on your climate control on your dash. It only fits in one way. Thanks for the comment
Man i sure wish I could see where the top screw is, i found the bottom one on my 94 1500 gasser and it's out but I can't see the top one to remove it, opted to unplug it for now.
The top screw is very hard to see I just felt around in there (the best way to describe it) and was able to remove it.Thanks
@The devil is in the details I cant even see it break it off, lol
@The devil is in the details Ok Great and Thank You! Here in Florida I need A/C lol. I appreciate your response.
@The devil is in the details I understand man, Hey I used to live in Mesa and Tempe. I would open my front door and to the right was the superstition mountains. Was 16-17 at the time. You take care of them kids, nothing more important! God bless you!
@The devil is in the details I am 61 now, and dude that was so long ago I wouldn't remember much of Mesa. Gonna be moving out of Florida soon looking at the Ozarks to spend the rest of my years with my wife. Had a career in Law Enforcement and have had enough of this worlds evil! Take care and be careful out there!
Can't tell where in the dash your at
Sorry for the confusion. This actuator is located above the fan motor below the glove box inside the dash on the passenger side of the vehicle . It controls the blend door for recirculate. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video
Why even put a video out if you’re not going to put on there that these are the ways I took it out you just said how are you did he didn’t show anything very unhelpful video
Although I agree with you in his defense its very very hard to get a hand a tool and a camera back there. I was able to complete the job as described.
How did you get the top screw out?
@@jasonlawson2524 a lot of patience. I used a small 1/4" drive wrench with a 5.5mm socket. The firewall next to where that screw is located is rubbery and will flex as you push your tool and finger back there. I felt around with my finger to find the well on the part that the screw sits in then work the socket over it until it seats. Then you can get 1 or 2 clicks each time you work the wrnch back and forth. If you feel the screw loose resistance and turn back to tighten then pull it slightly towards you to create a little more resistance until you can back the screw out enough to be able to unscrew with your hand. Hope thats a clear discription
@@nickbelkin9180 thanks for the reply. Haha I was trying to unscrew the little phillip heads. Went back out and looked and saw the bolt head. I see two, is there three?
@@jasonlawson2524 no just the 2
Poor video can’t see what you’re doing sorry
My apologies to you but it is very challenging getting in to the location with tools let alone a camera. I will try to do better.
Thank You for the comment