Defroster not working

2001 TOYOTA COROLLA
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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DRUIDHILL1
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No air goes to windshield. When I close the vents for face I hear screech noise.
Nov 26, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having a problem with the air door - blend door actuator. It is a small electric motor that opens up the duct doors to route air throughout the various ducts. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved for its replacement:

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

I've attached picture steps below on replacement for your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Nov 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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DRUIDHILL1
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Thank you for your response!
Nov 28, 2020 at 8:35 AM