Air not coming out center vent

Hi Kas5,

Here is the procedure to replace this actuator. You are correct that this is the mode door actuator. You can confirm this by removing the glove box and getting to the actuator and then moving the door position with the controls and seeing if this moves. More than likely this is where you will hear the clicking as well.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks

Thank you for your reply. Is there only one blend door actuator that takes care of all the air vents?

There is only one blend door actuator. However, this door is only responsible for air temp and not which vents it comes out. This would be the defront/register/footwell actuator.

I need two different clarifications in the parts that I need to replace:
First, the blend door actuator is what would be making the clicking noise that I mentioned in the original post and is located under the glove box correct?
The defrost/register/footwell actuator which directs the air to the specific vents, is a different part than the blend door actuator? And where is that located so I can replace that too?
Are there part numbers that you can give me? In looking for the parts I have come across conflicting information.

Yes. More than likely the blend door actuator is the one clicking behind the glove box.

As for the other questions, do you have dual temp control or not? That will effect the application. Thanks

I do not have dual temperature control.

Okay. The first three attachments are for the air temperature door otherwise known as the Blend door. The next three are for the air distribution door. This is the one that directs the air to different vents.

The last two attachments are of the air inlet door actuator and this is the one that is in behind the glove box. This is different then the dual temp zone so if you have an actuator clicking behind the glove box, it is most likely this one. However, all three are not that far from each other as this air box is not that big so you may want to access them and then turn the system on and just confirm which one is clicking.

As for the parts, I don't show any OEM part numbers which would make this easier. According to some large parts websites, these actuators are the same. They only list a couple different options for dual temp zones. This is very common for the OEM to use the same actuator for each door because it cuts down on complexity.

Thank you so much for all your help! I think I have all the information I need for the repair.

Great. Please let us know if you need anything else or if you have other issues, feel free to start a new post with that issue and we will tackle it together.