HVAC Blend door repair, 2004 Ford Explorer

A quick video showing my fix for a broken blend door. The actuator arm mount/lever on the blend door is plastic and broke off at some point in the past. The actuator was not affected.

[@moisesmeza6706]

Thank you for the idea where to look at. Had the same issue with my tios truck. I just drilled a hole through the plastic piece where it originally had broke and secured it with a screw and nut. Now he’s able to have the air blowing ice cold in this 110 degree heat.

[@ronaldmaranto368]

Did the same to mine been working for 5 years no problem.

[@dlicious5677]

Definitely going to try it!!

[@donsrestorations]

Hey it works. Probably will last longer than the original part did.

[@Ammo461]

I'm thinking it will too.

[@GregH-u8v]

Thanks for the video. I have the same problem on my '03. I can only see 2 zip ties. Is the hidden one around the shaft of the lever arm? Thanks.

[@CJFilms1001]

You're awesome

[@osntfair]

great job, thanks

[@carissuhgeez426]

How do you replace the actual solenoid itself? The little control arm is fine but I can’t seem fo find any video on replacing the actual solenoid :(

[@hollidaybridge2258]

So helpful! Thank you!!

[@Ammo461]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stonesyo]

Thanks bro !!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@ronaldmaranto368]

the dealer charges $1,250 to replace the $7 part.

[@parisprice293]

Just stick a long straw through the front vents you will feel it open. Leave it in for open pull it out it will close when shutting or starting your vehicle. It works fine for my 2005 xlt

[@johnvance3011]

I have an 05, I hear clicking when I put the heater on,Blower works only cold air, clicking stops when I turn it to AC,Will your straw idea give me heat and stop the clicking or do I have to actually remove the console and change the actuator

[@parisprice293]

@@johnvance3011 for heat you will need to go into the left side of the glove compartment reach your hand in (tricky)and manually pull the flapper down with your finger with the heat on high. Follow the clicking sound.

[@fidjet]

Thank you!
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[@southkerr6267]

Nice

[@Ammo461]

Thanks

[@littkidd7255]

My actuator in not moving do I need to change it or could it be a fuse?

[@parisprice293]

Reach your hand in while on high fan and pull down flapper easy now jam a chop rag in there to keep it open,heat all winter ,take rag out cold all summer.😅

[@liman42]

I can't get the air to blow through the dash vents. Is this the solution? Is that the dash vent actuator?