Awesome. Just came from the shop and was told the blend door was locked so warm heat and air. Was told 700 plus parts... I was like yes sure ok when I get the cash I will be back, was thinking ... UA-cam will help me! Well I was right, and I got a Dremel which I need anyway. Thanks so much!
Before you use just HVAC tape which is aluminum foil tape with adhesive you can drill holes around the box and on the piece that you cut out and you can basically use zip ties after drilling your holes as a permanent stitch all the way around that piece and then go over it with HVAC tape securing it and also knowing that it's not going to fall back inside
I was just here to see how to put the blend door actuator on. I'm doing the heater core job at the moment so I got the dash out and since I'm in there I bought the blend door. In comparing the new to the old I noticed that the new one with the little notch in the corner leaves a gap for hot air to escape. I really don't want to put the new one in due to the gap but I feel I'll regret it later
Honestly bro. I liked where ur head was at BUT u actually did way more work than u needed too giving u even more time making repairs. If u would've just moved over like 10" to the left, cut maybe a 2" x 2" hole right in front of the damper like I did u can just push or pull the damper as needed. Ur only gonna do it once maybe every 6 months. Then I just used that flex seal shit (not the spray but the tape. If it can plug a hole in a pool while water is still in that shit it can take care of some cheaply made Ford plastic
Yep, my mechanic many years ago drilled a small home right in front of the actuator lever. I used a small piece of plastic and to push the lever one direction or the other. Been doing this for years.
I’m having the same prob no heat worked great last winter went to change it to heat the other day cold air I’m thanking the acuator is bad I’m praying anyways Amen. Fixing to find out.
I had the same problem no heat found this video, removed the actuator worked the door by finger and confirmed actuator worked. Then put it back in, good as new. Now I reckon if the door is disintegrated as is this case shows in the video you.may have no choice.
Your video popped up and I like ya man. I have done this same type repair 2 times on different vehicles. 1st time was a dremel and second time was a multi tool. Multi tool is like ,, you can do surgery with it. I am always thinking, there's more ways to kill a cat than shoving butter down its throat.
Are you looking for the blend door with the removable axle? After the 5th attempt I finally got it from PartsGeek.com because of a customer comment stating that the axle was separate from the door. Parts Geek part number 5292-05571629 Dorman part# 902-220. It was $35 plus tax and shipping made it $50. I ordered from Amazon $21. Then from O'Reilly's $88, Advance Auto $88 and AutoZone $88 and they all say that it is Dorman's part 902-220 but the axle is not removable. I spent hours trying to track down the right part. I hope that this saves you some time.
Jorge Mercado i didnt have a voltage meter so after i took off the air ducts by the actuator so i can get to it, i just turned the truck on and flipped the switch from heat to cold and just felt to see if i could feel it kick on and move which of course i could.
Awesome. Just came from the shop and was told the blend door was locked so warm heat and air. Was told 700 plus parts... I was like yes sure ok when I get the cash I will be back, was thinking ... UA-cam will help me! Well I was right, and I got a Dremel which I need anyway. Thanks so much!
Thanks man! You saved me about 960 dollars with this video
Before you use just HVAC tape which is aluminum foil tape with adhesive you can drill holes around the box and on the piece that you cut out and you can basically use zip ties after drilling your holes as a permanent stitch all the way around that piece and then go over it with HVAC tape securing it and also knowing that it's not going to fall back inside
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I was just here to see how to put the blend door actuator on. I'm doing the heater core job at the moment so I got the dash out and since I'm in there I bought the blend door. In comparing the new to the old I noticed that the new one with the little notch in the corner leaves a gap for hot air to escape. I really don't want to put the new one in due to the gap but I feel I'll regret it later
Honestly bro. I liked where ur head was at BUT u actually did way more work than u needed too giving u even more time making repairs. If u would've just moved over like 10" to the left, cut maybe a 2" x 2" hole right in front of the damper like I did u can just push or pull the damper as needed. Ur only gonna do it once maybe every 6 months. Then I just used that flex seal shit (not the spray but the tape. If it can plug a hole in a pool while water is still in that shit it can take care of some cheaply made Ford plastic
Yep, my mechanic many years ago drilled a small home right in front of the actuator lever. I used a small piece of plastic and to push the lever one direction or the other. Been doing this for years.
Do you have the part # as the one I purchased from O'Riley's doesn't have the removable pin
Back in the old day we would cut through the firewall
I’m having the same prob no heat worked great last winter went to change it to heat the other day cold air I’m thanking the acuator is bad I’m praying anyways Amen. Fixing to find out.
I had the same problem no heat found this video, removed the actuator worked the door by finger and confirmed actuator worked. Then put it back in, good as new. Now I reckon if the door is disintegrated as is this case shows in the video you.may have no choice.
Wouldn't the metal pin warm up the plastic and weaken it and eventually break?
Great work,,,thanks!
Your video popped up and I like ya man. I have done this same type repair 2 times on different vehicles. 1st time was a dremel and second time was a multi tool. Multi tool is like ,, you can do surgery with it. I am always thinking, there's more ways to kill a cat than shoving butter down its throat.
Do you happen to know what the part number for the Dorman kit was. I got a Dorman blend door from O'REILLY but it did not have the removable pin.
If the actuator is disconnected will the ac still work
What ever your temp is set at is what it will be left on
How did you remove the top pin of blend door
Here's the funny part....even if the dealer did it that way and only charged $200...people would still bitch and moan.
Are you looking for the blend door with the removable axle? After the 5th attempt I finally got it from PartsGeek.com because of a customer comment stating that the axle was separate from the door. Parts Geek part number 5292-05571629 Dorman part# 902-220. It was $35 plus tax and shipping made it $50. I ordered from Amazon $21. Then from O'Reilly's $88, Advance Auto $88 and AutoZone $88 and they all say that it is Dorman's part 902-220 but the axle is not removable. I spent hours trying to track down the right part. I hope that this saves you some time.
hiw didbu test the acuatator
If you did the heater core you should have replaced it then
Lol
What in tarnation
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i cant see on mine where or how to get that vent piece off where the actuator is?
ClockWorkHeroBand there about 4 bolts holding it on (the vent) there is one in the back very hard to get to. I forget what size they are.
Andy Anderson 8mm bolt size i think with a long socket is very easy
May need to pull the carpet back.
how did u test the acuatator
Jorge Mercado i didnt have a voltage meter so after i took off the air ducts by the actuator so i can get to it, i just turned the truck on and flipped the switch from heat to cold and just felt to see if i could feel it kick on and move which of course i could.
FORD TRUCKS ARE OVERRATED...YOU FKN BUTCHER...SMH
Not sure how many people would love to be cutting holes in their truck..
what would you do for a grand? cant even see the hole- duh
They like the sound of air leaking out of their evap case behind the dash. Keeps the glove box cool lol.
Does anyone know the name of the cover that is in 1:17?
Fancy cover.
just fix the car right lmao
Sometimes you guys talk too much!!!!! Just explain the process!!!!!!
Butcher
Hey buddy the man doit right... and save a lot money...!