Blend door actuator location please?

RADAMSON92

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2007 HONDA ACCORD
3.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
235,000 MILES

Hey, i'm having issues figuring out why my car wont change from cool/cold to warm/hot. I have replaced the heater control valve because I was told it's common for those to break internally (no luck). I have tried replacing the driver side air blend motor with no luck. I checked to make sure the motor was getting power which it is. So now I have hit a roadblock as to where or what to check next. The car already had an aftermarket radio/dash kit when I purchased it. I'm trying to get it fix and/or figured out before winter fully sets in because it's almost impossible to defog my windows. I also don't want my kids to have to sit in a cold car anymore. Any help will be much appreciated.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 1:46 PM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good evening,

I would flush the heater core. There may be dirt or debris in the core preventing circulation.

Remove both hoses from the core and use a garden hose and run it through the core. Run it both ways until you get a good even flow and the water is clear.

As far as the blend door, can you hear the motor turn when you command heat and cold?

Roy

Air Mix Control Motor Replacement

4-door

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover, then remove the driver's dashboard under cover.

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2. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the air mix control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws and the air mix control motor from the heater unit.
3. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the pin on the motor is properly engaged with the linkage. After installation, make sure the motor runs smoothly.

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Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 AT 5:17 PM

PARCARAJ

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2006 HONDA ACCORD
3.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

The motor on the driver side is making clicking noises and I can see it "get stuck" kind of like a broken record. I have the replacement part (Dorman/A/C Heater Blend Door Actuator Part Number: 604-880) but cannot find any videos or install instructions.

I started to replace the part but cannot figure our how to remove the driver side knee bolster or how to make sure the new part is hooked up the right way when installed.

Thanks for your help.

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Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 AT 12:51 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi First, here is a link that shows in general how one is replaced:

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

Here are the directions for replacing the actuator which are specific to your vehicle. The second set of directions show how to remove the lower dash. All pictures correlate with these directions.

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Air Mix Control Motor Replacement

4-door

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover, then remove the driver's dashboard under cover.
2. Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the air mix control motor (B). Remove the self-tapping screws and the air mix control motor from the heater unit.
3. Install the motor in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the pin on the motor is properly engaged with the linkage. After installation, make sure the motor runs smoothly.

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river's Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation

'04-06 Models

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.
2. Remove the driver's dashboard under cover (A).
1. Gently pull down the rear edge to detach the clips.
2. Pull the cover away to release the pins (B) from the holders (C).

3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal.

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Let me know if this is what you needed or if you have other questions.

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Joe

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Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 AT 12:51 PM (Merged)

SGARGIR

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2006 HONDA ACCORD
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
80,000 MILES

I have a 2006 Honda Accord EX, V6. Often but not always, with the A/C on, the driver side has cold air and the passenger side has heat. From what I have I have read, I believe it's the passenger blend door actuator. I removed the glove compartment but I can't find it. I really don't know what I am looking for. I have seen the part on ebay but still couldn't identify with the glove compartment removed.

Is it the blend door actuator, if not what is it?
Where is the blend door actuator?

Are there pics or video of where it's located in the accord?
I believe I read somewhere there is more than one blend door actuator, is it possible to test to see which one is the stuck blend door actuator before I remove it?

Pics or videos would be very helpful as where/ how to replace for 2006 accord, or it's equivalent.

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Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 AT 12:51 PM (Merged)

WRENCHTECH

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Hello,

You will need to remove the dash covering glove box which is easy here is a guide to show you what you are in for when changing the blend door actuators and diagrams below of the particular locations.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 AT 12:51 PM (Merged)

SGARGIR

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Is there a video or diagram as to how to remove right side lower dash cover?

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Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 AT 12:52 PM (Merged)

WRENCHTECH

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Here are instructions to help you remove the glove box which will gain access to the blend door actuators.

Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

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