Heater air will not blow correctly

Good afternoon.

When you replaced the blower motor, did you replace the cage as well? If you have a bad cage, the blower will work but not send air.

If that is good, then you have an issue in the ducts. Make sure all the ducts are together tightly and do not leak air. air leaks are the common reason for this issue.

Beyond that, you will need to get inside the duct work and check the doors for operation.

Roy

I did not know I could change the cage. It looks like it is all one molding under the dash, and getting to the duct work looks like I am going to have to pull the whole dash. That is my last resort in the winter.

Yes, that is correct.

Yes, the cage is serviced separate from the motor.

Did your replacement come with a new cage?

Roy

No just the motor, looking at the diagram it looks like the vent motor is by the driver? It have two actuators turning different doors right next to the passenger feet, no matter where they are set the heat still just barely blows.

That is why these checks have to be done. You have to start somewhere and at the motor is where you start.

Roy

Sounds good, I will start back at square one this weekend and let you know what I find. It has been a long day, yes the blower motor had a new squirrel cage on it.

Sounds like a plan.

We will be here to help.

Roy

Ok back at this lumina sir, i have checked fluid level n bled the coolant system, the new blower motor came with a new cage on it, still no matter what i do with the actuator doors it only blows thru the vent and very little when it does even with the blower on high, i cant see how to get inside the ductworking without taking the whole dash out of the car ( i really dont want to do this) im pullin my hair out on this

I understand.

You will need to look at the ductwork for any obstructions that will cause low air flow.

Since it is at all modes, it sounds like it is back at the blower motor.

I would start at the blower motor and remove it and look around and see if you see or feel anything that is causing the obstruction or leak.

Roy

Ok is there a way to pull that part of the ducts out after i pull the motor?

Thats where you will need to back out the dash to access the ducts.

Roy

Oh goodie lol i was afraid of that

Good luck.

Let me know how you make out

Roy

Will do thank you

Anytime.

Roy

Okay, i was elbow deep in the box from where the blower mounts, all i can feel is open box and a couple messed up springs, i can't find what they go too no doors etc.,

Okay, then you may have an issue right at the blower.

Was your blower motor new or used?

Roy

New, i powered it up outside the box and it blows lots of air. could it have not been sealed correctly? It had a little air leak around a small part of the seal but i couldn't tighten the screws anymore without stripping the plastic.

Yes. You can use some sealer such as RTV.

Listen for any other leaks in the duct work as well.

roy

Will do.

Keep me updated.

Roy

Will do. warming up a bit before i go fight the snow again, lol.

I understand.

Roy

Okay, it is now a life mystery with no answer lol. no leaks no obstructions good thing the weather is warming up.

Okay, at this point you will need some more help.

I would take it somewhere and have someone check it for you to help you determine the issue.

Roy