Cannot change air from floor to vent or defrost why?

2004 BUICK LESABRE
102,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SUTTON PILES
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My A/C comes on but does not flow out the vents.
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you are having a problem with the blend door/re-circulation actuator.It is mounted to the HVAC unit under the dashboard.It's an electrical motor that opens/closes doors to move air throughout the ducts. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved in it's replacement:

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

I've attached a picture below of its description.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM (Merged)
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LESABRE15
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The the panel vents on my car are stuck,I can't move them in any direction & the air just blows one way.Can't move them up or down nor side to side.How do I get them loosen or how do I replace them with new ones? If you can help me out,please advise me on what to do & if you know of a video for me to see please let me know.Please get back to me ASAP.
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM (Merged)
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STRAILER
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Hi Lesabre15,

It sounds like you have a vacuum line that has broken near the firewall, check this article for more info,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-vents-stay-in-the-defrost-position

Even though it is for defroster, the process is similar,

Let me know what you find,

Best, Ken


Mar 22, 2021 at 2:22 PM (Merged)