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SIMPLE FIX?~help plz

Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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my 96 bonne is blowing air out of the defrost and the foot area and that is it when i switch to air blowing to my face it doesnt work. usually there is a switch you can hear when it changes modes for where the air blows. what i am wondering is, is there a switch that i can change out to fix that problem???
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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It could be your air mix actuator not switching.

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You should be able to see this threw a access door in the glove box.
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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simple...not likely
but can be fixed with some effort.

sounds like you need your 'nipples' fixed

the airmix actuator only moves the blend door for hot or cold air. has nothing to do with the vent location.

read these two articles. very helpful on fixing your problem and explaining how things work:

http://www.imcool.com/articles/airco...acuum_line.php

grab a beer for this one....

http://trialsnuts.com/ecc.pdf






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wow that sounds like a process but i guess that sounds and looks like a good idea so i might just give it a whirl.
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Originally Posted by kugstrand18
wow that sounds like a process but i guess that sounds and looks like a good idea so i might just give it a whirl.
you came to the right place. let use know how it works out for ya. And don't hesitate to ask for help on anything.
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Default is to the windshield/floor. I would check for vacuum at the supply (purple) to the HVAC unit before fixing the nipples. If you have vacuum, then most likely it'* the nipples.
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