2001 Dodge Caravan one side of heater blows hot air

2001 DODGE CARAVAN
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THOMAS VANDAL
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Heater problem
2001 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 108k miles

when we turn on the heater only the driver side gets very hot air like it used to ,but now the passenger side gets cold air only.i checked the anti freeze levels and there ok what else can be causing this and how do i check to find out
Oct 7, 2010 at 2:58 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Is this a dual temp control system?
Oct 7, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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THOMAS VANDAL
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i dont know how can i check to find that out
Oct 9, 2010 at 1:36 PM
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It's pretty obvious. Do you have separate temp setting for left and right?
Oct 9, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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THOMAS VANDAL
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yes
Oct 9, 2010 at 1:40 PM
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The temperature is controlled by the use of an air mix door that is operated by an electric motor/actuator. This door can be jammed or the actuator can be inoperative or have stripped plastic gears internally.
Oct 9, 2010 at 1:41 PM
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THOMAS VANDAL
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is that easy to get to and cheack or is it a job for a pro
Oct 9, 2010 at 1:52 PM