A/C will not blow out of middle vents, only foot vents and defrost?

Tiny
ADAMCHUD
  • MEMBER
  • 2016 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
Changing mode selection for climate control, the mode will switch incorrectly. It will go to every vent except the main front vents.
Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 AT 9:58 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 54,144 POSTS
Yep, this happens when the mode blend door actuator goes bad, here is the location of the part in question so you can change it out. I included the other blend door actuators as well to avoid confusion. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Thumb
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
REY-GTS
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Doesn’t really say where it is or how to access!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 AT 8:44 AM
Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 54,144 POSTS
Yes, you need to remove the lower panels of the dashboard and the glover box door and housing to get at the blend door actuators.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 AT 12:27 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Air Conditioner No Air Content

Vents No Air Flow
GUIDE
Vents No Air Flow
The HVAC system is designed to blow air from either the floor, mid or defrost vents. In the following guide we will show you what to check for depending on the symptoms of...
VIEW MORE