Passengers or drivers side not hot or cold? One side is not working?

Tiny
DAVE RHODES
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  • 2013 FORD TAURUS
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I replaced the blend door actuator, but it appears to be a problem with the temperature control actuator left of blend door actuator on the passenger side. How do I remove the plastic panel in front of it to replace the actuator?
Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 6:10 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Here are the directions for removing the center instrument panel finish panel.

INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL - CENTER
Instrument Panel Finish Panel
- Center

Removal and Installation

All vehicles

NOTE: The ignition must be OFF if disconnecting the FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, DTC will set and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.

1. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster Finish Panel See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Removal and Replacement > Instrument Cluster Finish Panel.

2. If equipped, remove the floor console RH finish moulding.
1. Lift up the rear of the floor console finish moulding to release the retaining clips from the floor console.

2. Pull the floor console finish moulding toward the rear of the vehicle to release the retaining clips from the center instrument finish panel.

3. Disconnect the trunk release switch electrical connector.

3. Remove the RH instrument panel finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Finish Panel- RH See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Removal and Replacement > Instrument Panel Finish Panel - RH.

NOTICE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

NOTICE: The instrument panel upper cover retaining clips must be released one corner at a time. Failure to do so may cause damage to the instrument panel upper cover.

4. Remove the instrument panel upper cover. With a non-marring tool, lift the corners of the instrument panel upper cover upward to release the retaining clips.

Police vehicles

5. Remove the 2 fasteners and the instrument panel tray.

All vehicles

6. Remove the selector lever trim panel.

7. If equipped, remove the front media bin/storage compartment in the following sequence.
1. Remove the 4 front media bin screws and lift the front media bin away from the floor console.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

NOTE: Center instrument panel finish panel with Sony(R) sound shown, all others similar.

8. Remove instrument panel finish panel.
1. Disconnect the instrument panel finish panel electrical connectors.

2. To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure and perform prove out after installation.

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The attached pictures correlate with these directions. Let me know if this is what you needed.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 10:35 PM
Tiny
KELLY CHANNELL
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My AC works on drivers side and at same time is heated on passenger side as well as rear and is reversed in the winter. I have replaced the actuator behind glove box and now need to know how to find the other two actuator to replace as I have already bought them, or could it be an entirely different problem?
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

I have attached a picture as to the mode actuators location. Hope this helps. Danny-
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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KELLY CHANNELL
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Thank you Danny, has been a big help. Now to tear into the dash.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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DANNY L
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Hello again.
You are welcome! Let us know if you have any further questions and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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PAULA MAY
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Blowing hot on driver side but cold on passenger side on heat and defrost.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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STEVE W.
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That sounds like a failed blend door actuator. On that car it can be accessed through the glove box. You empty it out then push in the two tabs that act as the stops for the door to release it, pivot it down and you will see the actuator and it's wiring on the side of the heater case. At this point you can try adjusting the temperature on the passenger side and verify the actuator isn't moving. If it isn't use a small pry tool to pull the wire clip free then remove the screws from the actuator and pull it free enough to unplug it. To replace it you reverse that process. While you are removing it go to the smart junction box in the kick panel in the drivers footwell and remove fuse number 15. Replace the actuator and once done re-install the fuse. Now turn the key on and wait 30-45 seconds for the actuators to calibrate. Test that the air temperature now works. Now would also be a good time to replace the cabin air filter as you have access. That is behind the cover next to the actuator, remove the cover and slide the filter out. Slide the replacement in and put the cover back on. Then put the glove box back into place.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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SID2
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Dual zone AC blows cool on drivers side, but warm air on passenger side. Any solutions&
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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ED-WEEZY21
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I see this a lot at work and 9 times out of 10, its the temperature actuator. On the dual climate control systems, there is one for the driver side and one for the passenger side and that's most likely the cause of having cold air on the driver side and warm air on the passenger side.

Here is a guide to help you see step bu step what you are in for when doing the job and diagrams below to help you find the location of the right side actuator.

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

Here are all the actuator locations so you don't get mixed up.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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DAVIDNASHVL
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Thank you so much for this, I got the part for $76.00 worked like a champ :)
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
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JON ISKER
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So my A/C is blowing fine on my driver side and the passenger and rear vents are blowing hot air. There is also a clicking on the passenger side, but I got a blend door actuator and replaced the actuator right under the glove box, and nothing changed. So I am stuck wondering what the problem could be. And I have heated seats and dual climate control digital, and it is the buttons not the knobs.

Car listed above is the Limited model.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 AT 11:14 AM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

I have a feeling the gear in the blend door is damaged or the door is stuck. You are hearing a clicking. If you put your hand on the actuator you replaced, can you feel it? When you replaced the actuator, did it sit flush and did you inspect the gear?

Take a look at picture 1.

Let me know.

Joe
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