GMC Acadia Air Vent Not Blowing Air Fix
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
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This video will show you how to fix your air vents on a 2007-2012 GMC Acadia or Chevrolet Traverse, it will show you step by step instruction on how to remove the vent actuator and also all the tools required for the job.
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Wow, I wish everyone would show repair videos like you, to the point clear pictures and great demonstrations, love the edit the in sections without having to watch the entire process.
Glad I was able to help, I appreciate your comment 👍🏻
Very thorough explanation of operation
Thank you ! This also worked for my 2011 traverse LT
Great video! Amazon part worked perfect. I needed to reset the actuator by pulling the HVAC fuse for 10 seconds. Now works great!
Thank you for the great tutorial - we repaired our vehicle ourselves and saved $$$. Took
About 1 1/2 hours... We actually had 3 screws holding in our actuator ... yours had 2. But we figured it out- thank you again so appreciate it
Thank you for the video! Everything worked as you described except 3 screws holding the actuator in place on my 2011 Acadia Denali. The part from Amazon you recommend fit perfectly and worked. Thanks again!
Thanks man. Just ordered from your link. Son's got a 2011 Acadia.
Just did this on my 2008 Saturn Outlook, worked like a charm and saved a bunch of money, thank you!
This guy is the best explainer!!!!! Thank you!!!
Amazing! Very well explained, step by step, thank you for sharing
Excellent Video. Part listed on UA-cam is not correct part. Someone has wrong posted on the UA-cam Cover Video showing repair. Again, very detailed and informative video that is truly helpful.
Thank you! I was just able to replace mine with this video.
Would have been wonderful if it actually worked!!! Mine had three screws no big deal but after a few hours of scrapping the hell out of my hands the replacement actuator DIDN'T work!!!!!! I wish I was told that this fix was a coin toss whether it will work or not! I never would have wasted my time. The systems in my Acadia are EXACTLY like the ones in this video.
Thanks bro hopefully this fixes my wife’s car
@garageboys Hey there! So I just wanted to thank you so much for your video here because I was able to do this Repair myself!!! (ME, A GIRL! And a girly girl at that!!) Instructions were clear and through and now thanks to your help I #1) didn't have to pay the dealership outrageous fees and #2) I now have cold a/c in my 09 GMC Arcadia coming out of all the vents instead of just the floor! Thank you so so so very much!
I’m glad I was able to help 😊
Great! Just funny that at step 100 "yeah guys, very easy"
Thanks buddy for heading us in the right Direction 👍
Got it... You connect the wire connector and then turn the vehicle before you screw it back in place it will turn to the last setting. Then you can slide and screw it back in place
The old one was stuck on defrost position and the new one is not on the same position as the old is at the factory setting. ?
I have gmc acadia 2011 when you remove trim for vents above radio and you gain access to the vent tubes behind the dash , has anyone ever broke left side from right completely like of the shaft that they are on cause i did it was stuck and it kept burning up my actuators so i tried to get it free and something broke and now left side of center of dash stays in same place and right side moves with mode selection please dont tell me i have to take appart entire dash to replace it 😔
It’s 1 degree here in Michigan and mine only comes out of the rear vents hope this works for me 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Did it work? That's my problem too
Great instructions thanks brother 🤘🏻
Great job bro
I have the Same issue with my 2002 gmc savava - is it the same part?
@garage boys.. I have a question, hope you may help... im having trouble to see wich part number i should buy.. in amazon i preffer Dorman and theres commenta for 604-140 and 604-141, cause some say its for heat .. My problem is the the A/C is not coming in the front vents , only down in the feet and defroster... so im little confuse as you said all 4 actuators are the same.. hope you can let me know. Thanks!!
Hi, yes all actuators are the same part number. You can take one off and place it in the other locations to see it if works
@@GarageBoys thank you so much for getting back, great channel!!
I’ve got an unrelated issue with our 2012 Acadia. The climate control and radio lights are out (the actual radio LCD and all climate functions still work). Also, the courtesy lights do not come on when pushing their buttons….buuuut the courtesy lights DO come on when I open the door or adjust the drivers master dome light switch to on. Assuming there’s a loose wire of fuse that feeds all three of these functions.
Would this be the problem if the defrost is the only vent not blowing out? Every other vent works except from defrost.
Yes
Thank you, Im going to attempt to replace as soon as the part comes from Amazon! 😌 I got this! 💪🏽 Thank you for responding!
So we changed the blend door acuator on my 2008 gmc acadia and now we cant get it out of park pr turn the key all the way back to take key out
The back vents wont come on for me. Would this resolve that?
Does the blend door actuator also impact the strength of the vent? I just replaced the actuator on the driver's side because it was blowing hot. But I am still noticing that the at the air conditioning is loud but the air is weak. I am switching the cabin filter but I am wondering if changing the actuator will help with air flow?
My Acadia has the same problem. Defrost doesn’t work. Weak air unless I hit the recirculate button. Did you figure it out? I could use the advice!
There should be two actuators
Are there 4 actuators on this car? Where are the other 2 ? Does 1 control the heat blend door, and the other to recirculate or fresh air?
I am a complete novice but I just switched the driver's side actuator because the driver side was hot and the passenger side was cold. After changing the driver's side actuator the driver side is properly switching between hot and cold.
What if it’s not even coming out of the bottom? No air is coming out from the front but it is coming out from the back. Do they have two separate blower motors? Or do you think it could be the knob that works the front?
It’s still the same issue
Just to ask if it is same process with 2002 gmc Envoy....air doesn't come at all out of vent...blowing a bit on windshield but thats about it....thanks
It should be very similar, this is like a universal fix. In other words, all systems work the same
I have a 2010 Acadia... the air is blowing through the defrost vents only ...so replacing actuator would fix the problem?
Yes
Changed the actuator the defrost vents are now blowing cold air but nothing blows through the correct vents
@@christelpittman6190 So I am having the same problem with our Acadia and wondered if you solved the issue. When we calibrate the actuator by removing the fuse it rotates on visual inspection, but it won't do anything but blow through defrost vents when done calibrating. Before purchasing new actuator just wanted to see what was your final solution. Thank you.
@@mattconger9845 Hi Matt,
Yes, but the actuator that needed to be replaced is located in a area behind the center dashboard area...not the one within the glove box to the right or bottom and when you change them you should change them all.... I ordered them cheap of Amazon.
How do i know to change the actuator on the driver or passenger side?
Air doesn’t come out of any of the front vents at all. Floor, front facing, nor defrost vent. Is a bad actuator causing that? It works fine in the backseats.
Is your blower turning on? Sounds like your blower is not even on. Rear has a different blower
Should the knob( where the actuator slides into) be hard to turn with your fingers. I’m curious if there is something in there making it harder for the actuator to work, I hear the flaps open and close but it is very difficult to turn it.
Did anyone ever respond or did u find a solution? I have the same issue
I can hear the blower running. I can hear it change speeds as I try to turn it up so i know the blower wheel is working. I can barely feel cold air coming out. It’s like the air is blowing somewhere else. Would this fix my issue as well?
Yes this can be your issue, I recommend you manually turn the actuator and see if you get a better air flow
Thanks! Great video! I think I need to replace both actuators. The temp is either hot or cold, no in between. Also, the air only comes from the front vents, no floor or defrost. Are they the same part or two different actuators?
Two different actuators
This is what I need to know. Where's the other actuator?
@@nathanwelch8317 1 on the driver side, the other two are accessible from the passenger side.
Re: glove box door you say just pick it up it comes right out? Sorry but not even close. I wrestled with it for 30 minutes and was careful not to snap anything. It’s still hasn’t come right out. Why? This entire operation is a nightmare. No wonder the dealer wants $750.00 to replace on actuator!
What's the difference between BLEND door actuator and MODE door actuator? It looks like you're fixing the blend which controls temperature vs mode which controls where the air blows. Is there another actuator or am I misunderstanding how it works?
You are talking about the same part, it’s the blend door actuator.
Replace what I show in the video
I change that Actuator on the Passenger side and my Gmc Acadia 2011 still doesn't blow on front vents just onthe windshield and on the floor. Theres any other part need to change Brother?
Your actual dash control is messed up.
Remove the Hvac fuse for at least one minute while the car is off. then turn the car on and do not touch the controls for at least another minute. it needs to reprogram itself then it should work fine
@@michaelr3272 where is the hvac fuse?
I said is a link to know about that part in the gloves compartment l not see any link l have a gmc Acadia Denali 2014 and not blow enough air and also is not cooling enough too can you reply me with the name of that part l will appreciate a lot l can look in Google more details thank you so much for your very helpful video Rudy from Portland OR USA
Hi, it’s the a/c actuator. Check on the description of this video and you will see a link to the part on Amazon
@garage Boys - Is there a way to test output voltages on the wires to ensure that there isn't an electrical issue? I'm having this issue on my Acadia and wanted to check one thing before moving on to the next. Thanks!
The actuator is very cheap and replacing it is very easy, this is 97% the cause of your issue. If you don’t want to buy it and want to make sure that’s your issue I guess you can swap it with another actuator, they are all the same part and are also located behind the glove compartment.
@@GarageBoys Yah, kinda cheap. Amazon around $14, as you said. I checked other retailers and yikes. Napa wants quite a bit more, if I found the right part. Thanks for getting back to me.
Glad I could help 😊
So does this work when the back ac is working and blowing just not the front
This is exactly what you need
@@GarageBoys so it is the blend door actuator
I need help with mine can you help me plz
This worked for about 1 week. Stopped working again
I lost the damn white spindle piece that the actuator sits on I hope the dealer has it I can’t find it anywhere else.
What's the name for the part that you replace
A/c actuator, click the link in my description
Just watched the video. My mechanic a good man but he said we have to open the whole dashboard. I'm gonna fix it myself and surprise him with it.
Is there any way that it can be a fuse issue??
No fuse issue because there is electricity. Actually if you just unplug it the noise will go away but you won’t be able to use the settings
He finished it off with his hand
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I need help
Whats the name of the part . Please
AC actuator
Never showed how he actually removed things
I found out it’s boring to see people unscrew stuff for minutes and minutes…. So I just show what to do and then skip the 5min unscrewing the screw part. It’s exactly what you want, trust me