A/C will not blow out of middle vents, only foot vents and defrost?

2016 NISSAN MAXIMA
80,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ADAMCHUD
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Changing mode selection for climate control, the mode will switch incorrectly. It will go to every vent except the main front vents.
Jun 12, 2024 at 9:58 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, this happens when the mode blend door actuator goes bad, here is the location of the part in question so you can change it out. I included the other blend door actuators as well to avoid confusion. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Jun 12, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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REY-GTS
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Doesn’t really say where it is or how to access!
Oct 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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STRAILER
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Yes, you need to remove the lower panels of the dashboard and the glover box door and housing to get at the blend door actuators.
Oct 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM