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Alan Bowles Posted on Sep 20, 2012

2007 COLORADO WONT SWITCH TO DEFROST OR FLOOR MODES

My 2007 Colorado will not switch between the different heater control modes. no matter where it is set, it only blows out the regular dashboard vents. Any ideas as to what is wrong with it?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2008

SOURCE: There is no air flow

You need part GM Part number 89018675 or ACDelco 15-73596. The Mode Selector Actuator. What happens is the part is a CHEAP part POORLY designed and when it goes to turn the flaps inside the HVAC unit its the plastic gear slips instead of turning the flap!!!

Just to forward you you might want a deal to install this art for you unless your good at fixing your own vehicle, because you need SMALL sockets and a lot of patience to get this part in!!!

The part is ALMOST directly above the steering shaft for your steering wheel, so theres a lot you got to remove before you will even see them!!!

I only recommend you to have a dealer put this part in for you, unless you have your own service manual!!

Because there is 5 of these darn things and if you pick the wrong one you will have to do it all over again!!!

3 on the Drivers side and 2 on the Passengers side!!

But replacing this part SHOULD solve all your problems!! AS it did for me and i was having the same issues as you have described!!


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mikehumble

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  • Posted on Dec 13, 2008

SOURCE: heater control 98 chevy s10 blazer

These trucks have a problem where moisture builds up in the heater box then freezes. When this freezes and you change your heater settings it breaks the shaft for the blend door. If this is what happened you should be able to look under the dash above and to the right of the gas pedal and you will see two vaccuum accuators one of them you should be able to wiggle around the linkage if it is broke. To fix this you need to remove the entire dash to get the heater box out which involves discharging the AC and draining the coolant because the heater core and evaporator come out. Please rate.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2009

SOURCE: A/C heater vents will only blow out the defrost ducts.

Some times you can "reset" the computer for that by disconnecting the battery for 15 or 20 seconds then re-connecting it. If that doesn't work then the mode door motor assy might have stripped gears or broken gears. (they are plastic) If you are familiar with where the mode door motor assy is you can turn the knob to change the mode (i.e. defrost, panel, floor) and see if the motor is turning. If motor is turning and mode does not change then the plastic pieces have broke or stripped. Usually when there is a problem with the climate control system it will default to the defrost simply as a safety thing. So you will have defrost so you can see where you are going. Hope this helps you all out, good luck.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 23, 2009

SOURCE: Heat wont blow through heater or defroster vents

common problem, check under dash by the gas pedal if control arms are muving went selecting from ac to heat cuz this it is the control for the vents to go from ac to heat and to defrost.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 05, 2009

SOURCE: A/C only blows through defrost vents

It sounds like the blend door actuator which diverts air from defrost to vent to the floor.
The bad news is it's a bear to get at. It's located behind the glove box.

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