When I turn the dial to heat i.e 90 it does not blow hot air

2003 ACURA TL
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GRANTFARM
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My Ac works fine blowing cold air. When I turn the dial to heat i.e 90 it does not blow hot air. It just blows air from outside.
Sep 22, 2010 at 11:07 PM
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KHLOW2008
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This sounds like you have low engine coolant or the temperature blend door actuator stopped working but to but sure this video and guide can help us fix it.

https://youtu.be/SNRb6pSwYuU

and if the temperature blend door needs replacement here is a guide that can help with diagrams below to show you on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor

This guide can help as well

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

Check out the diagrams (Below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Sep 23, 2010 at 9:42 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Here are the description and diagnostic procedures. DTC INDICATOR LIGHT I: AN OPEN IN THE AIR MIX CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT 1. Disconnect the air mix control motor 5P connector. 2. Disconnect climate control unit connectors A (12P) and B (20P). 3. Check for continuity between following terminals of climate control unit connectors A (12P) and B (20P) and the air mix control motor 5P connector.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_HVACDTC03TLFig39_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_HVACDTC03TLFig40_1.jpg

Is there continuity? YES -Check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit connectors A (12P) and B (20P) and at the air mix control motor 5P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit. NO -Repair any open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the air mix control motor.
Sep 27, 2010 at 1:43 PM
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GRANTFARM
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Thank You for the reply . First time I am trying to repair the car. Would like to learn. Sorry for asking basic questions.
1. WHere are the connectors?
2. How do I check the Continuity?
Sep 27, 2010 at 9:25 PM
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KHLOW2008
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To test for continuity, you would need an ohmmeter to probe the two ends of a wire that you are checking. The connectors are at the air mix motor and climate control panel.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_HVACComp03TLFig04_1.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_HVACComp03TLFig134_1.jpg

Sep 28, 2010 at 10:36 AM