Blazer Forum Blazer Forum  
Chevy Blazer Forums
Chevrolet Blazer Forums
Chevrolet Blazer Blazer Forum   Classifieds   Photo Gallery   Search   Contact BF   Sponsors
  Blazer News   Member List   Forum FAQ   Timeslips   Recalls   TSBs   Calendars   Register   Login  

only blow air through dash vents when set to floor or defrost

  Printable Version
Blazer >> Mechanical & Maintenance >> General Tech Help >> 2nd Gen (1995-2005) Tech >> only blow air through dash vents when set to floor or defrost Page: [1]
Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
only blow air through dash vents when set to floor or d... - 8/8/2008 6:46:07 PM   
dunontme

 

Posts: 5
Joined: 6/10/2008
Status: offline
I think I need to replace the whole heater/AC Control Panel under the radio because I only blow air through the dash vents even when set to floor or defrost. The temp and AC controls work fine, or can I just replace the vacuum cluster that plugs into the position switch?  Can I get this part at auto zone or dealerships only?  Is it hard to replace? Thank guys

< Message edited by dunontme -- 8/8/2008 8:10:34 PM >


_____________________________

98 Blazer LS/4x4/4L60E/4door
CA Intake/B&M ShiftPlus #70380
HELIX Power Tower Plus Throttle Body Spacer
Alpine mrd-m1005/Mtx 9515-44
Post #: 1
RE: only blow air through dash vents when set to floor ... - 8/9/2008 5:48:09 AM   
swartlkk


Posts: 14499
Joined: 5/1/2005
From: Waterloo, NY
Status: offline
swartlkk's photo gallery
Have a search through the forum.  I have posted the vacuum diagram and the logic chart for the various modes which will allow you to diagnose your problem more preciesly rather than just replace parts.  Sounds like your mode door actuator might be stuck.

As far as the HVAC control head is concerned, I''d look for one at the junk yard.  With a quick glance at the various parts websites i use, I could not find it.  They release more and more parts everyday so things could change at any moment.

The forums is the most appropriate place to ask questions anyhow.  You don''t have to wait for me to respond to your PM.

*EDIT* - Correcting the post with text instead of a picture.  Forum software problems had forced me to respond using a screen shot of the post.

< Message edited by swartlkk -- 8/20/2008 2:36:30 PM >


_____________________________

Kyle-

04 Rainier
My Restoration Projects
Please Do Not PM for Tech Help

(in reply to dunontme)
Post #: 2
RE: only blow air through dash vents when set to floor ... - 8/20/2008 2:36:11 PM   
swartlkk


Posts: 14499
Joined: 5/1/2005
From: Waterloo, NY
Status: offline
swartlkk's photo gallery
I had forgotten about this post when I responded to one of the PMs you sent me a few weeks ago.  I hadn''t read it and did not want you waiting on me to answer it.  Much better to just keep things in the forum.

Did you ever get it figured out?


_____________________________

Kyle-

04 Rainier
My Restoration Projects
Please Do Not PM for Tech Help

(in reply to swartlkk)
Post #: 3
RE: only blow air through dash vents when set to floor ... - 9/22/2008 7:49:16 AM   
Clay_Assassin

 

Posts: 33
Joined: 12/4/2007
Status: offline
I just stumbled across your post looking for another one, and I had just solved this issue on my vehicle.
 
You have a failure at the actuator which closes off the panel vents, and directs air to the floor.  Here’s how I determined the solution:
 
Remove the under dash panels by the drivers side peddles.  In the dash on the right side there are two actuators.  One has a blue and red hose, the other brown and yellow.  The brown and yellow hoses connect to the actuator up higher in the dash.   Disconnect the yellow and brown hoses, and actuate the knobs on the A/C controller.  You should hear and be able to feel vacuum being pulled on these hoses when you change the knob position.  The vacuum will not be strong without the engine running, so you may need to have the truck running.
 
If you have no vacuum, and you’re A/C controller has an “auto” setting, you can trace the problem to either the solenoids or the head unit.  The solenoids are behind the ash tray.  (you have to remove the ash tray to find it).
 I purchased both the solenoids and the head unit on-line, with the intent of returning the part that didn’t solve the problem.  For me, it turned out to be the solenoids.

(in reply to swartlkk)
Post #: 4
Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic.
Page:   [1]

 
Blazer Forum >> Mechanical & Maintenance >> General Tech Help >> 2nd Gen (1995-2005) Tech
Jump to:



Featured Sponsors
Advertising Info

Top 10 Posters
swartlkk14499
drperry3901
hanr33482
chevy lover3411
m00nwater3269
eurogoldls3121
paddle_grl2944
hillbillyino2884
wolfpack2839
xblazer012659

New Vendors
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology

Add Blazer Forum to your favorites Contact Us | Advertising | Partners | About Us | Archive | Links | Link To Us | Legal | Privacy Policy | © Blazer Forum

Blazer Forum .com is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chevrolet Motors Division or General Motors.