Drivers side blows hot and passenger side blows cold

Tiny
JW38
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  • 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
HVAC not working properly.
Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 9:19 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

It sounds like there is an issue with one of the blend air door actuators. However, I need to know something. You indicated the driver's side is hot, and the passenger's side is cold. Which of the two is working correctly? Let me know. Otherwise, I don't know which is causing the problem. LOL

Just to give you an idea of how an actuator is replaced, take a look through this link. It explains in general how one is replaced.

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

I also will need to know if the vehicle has automatic or manual climate control.

Take care and I'll watch for your reply.

Joe
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Monday, November 29th, 2021 AT 6:06 PM
Tiny
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Manual climate control/heat control is working fine. Thanks, jw38
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 AT 9:38 AM
Tiny
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Okay, so the passenger side isn't responding when heat is requested. If I misunderstood, let me know.

If you look below, the directions indicate the procedure for replacing the actuator. Take a look through it and let me know if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 AT 4:06 PM
Tiny
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Joe, I have the glove box, the duct for passengers floor removed. I can see a actuator with the gears facing to the drivers side. It works fine. Is the one i'm looking for behind the console? Do I have to remove any parts of the console? Thanks, jw38
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 AT 5:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

The left side is the same procedure just the opposite side.

I attached the directions below. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 AT 5:51 PM

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