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Old 07-14-2020, 05:02 PM
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Default Hot/cold air distribution box

I just became a member and need some help please. My ‘97 SSE air distribution box control door will not switch from hot air mode to cold air mode. I think it may be the motor that moves the door inside the box but may be switches.
I need some suggestions on how to narrow it down.
If it is the motor how do I get to it? I took the glove box out but still couldn’t see anything.
All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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Sounds like it'* having a problem with the air mix valve in the programmer.
Here'* the diagrams for vacuum,electrical and the programmer.






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BTE You get to it by taking the PCM loose from it'* bracket. Don't disconnect it. Go up behind the bracket.
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Thanks for the info and diagrams. Looks like I will need to do a little studying.

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Do you have a scan tool? I'll look and see if that module can be scanned? Being that new of an OBDII vehicle I think not but I'll check.
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No. I have no contacts with someone who does aside from the garage I use.
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No. I have no contacts with someone who does aside from the garage I use.
Thought I would post an update. The problem turned out to be caused by a leaking vacuum line which feeds the programmer.

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Thanks for Letting us know! Great that you found the vacuum leak!
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