03 Cavalier Ls Air Control problem
dobermankid
10-26-2005, 06:10 PM
When my heater or AC is on it will only blow out through the front vents. Even when I turn the selector to blow on the windshield or the floor, it still blows out through the front vents. The selector feels like its broken because when i turn it to either end it seems to sling back towards the middle, but i am not sure if that is the problem. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the vacuum hose and others say it could be the actuator. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
97cavalier
10-26-2005, 09:21 PM
When my heater or AC is on it will only blow out through the front vents. Even when I turn the selector to blow on the windshield or the floor, it still blows out through the front vents. The selector feels like its broken because when i turn it to either end it seems to sling back towards the middle, but i am not sure if that is the problem. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the vacuum hose and others say it could be the actuator. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
I know some cars have a cable to switch to diffrent things so look under you dash and look for any broken cables.
I know some cars have a cable to switch to diffrent things so look under you dash and look for any broken cables.
dobermankid
10-26-2005, 09:49 PM
Thats what I think it is. I looked behind that area, near the floor board, and when I turn the knob, it looks like cable seems to be loose. I'm not too familiar with these things. Do you know where the other end of the cable is?
97cavalier
10-26-2005, 10:04 PM
Thats what I think it is. I looked behind that area, near the floor board, and when I turn the knob, it looks like cable seems to be loose. I'm not too familiar with these things. Do you know where the other end of the cable is?
One end is attached to the end of that nobe and the other is attached by the fire wall i think, to the lever that switches the vents and ect.
One end is attached to the end of that nobe and the other is attached by the fire wall i think, to the lever that switches the vents and ect.
dobermankid
10-26-2005, 10:09 PM
what is the "fire wall"?
97cavalier
10-26-2005, 10:11 PM
what is the "fire wall"?
um it is thw wall, if you open your hood, it is the wall that seperates you motor from your inside of you car. If you look under your das it is the wall that is there.
um it is thw wall, if you open your hood, it is the wall that seperates you motor from your inside of you car. If you look under your das it is the wall that is there.
dobermankid
10-26-2005, 10:16 PM
ok, thats what I thaught. So do you think that its not the vacuum hose or the actuator?
97cavalier
10-26-2005, 10:19 PM
ok, thats what I thaught. So do you think that its not the vacuum hose or the actuator?
actuator? is that the motor that switches the vents?
actuator? is that the motor that switches the vents?
dobermankid
10-26-2005, 10:25 PM
Not sure. Not familiar with this stuff. But it sounds like its the cable.
97cavalier
10-26-2005, 10:32 PM
Not sure. Not familiar with this stuff. But it sounds like its the cable.
well if the actuator is the motor that means is either runs on electric or vaccum. So it could be both. I would just do it step by step, frist move the nob and see if you see the cable moving, and if it is loose.
well if the actuator is the motor that means is either runs on electric or vaccum. So it could be both. I would just do it step by step, frist move the nob and see if you see the cable moving, and if it is loose.
dobermankid
10-26-2005, 10:35 PM
Its loose.
97cavalier
10-26-2005, 10:58 PM
Its loose.
ok, there sould be a clamp some where on the fire wall when the cable attatches with the cable. that might be lose and the hole cable is sliding. try to find that and tighten it up.
ok, there sould be a clamp some where on the fire wall when the cable attatches with the cable. that might be lose and the hole cable is sliding. try to find that and tighten it up.
dobermankid
10-27-2005, 09:04 AM
I'll do that. Thaank you!!!
dobermankid
10-27-2005, 09:19 PM
Do you know how to take the panel off to get begind there? Does it just pop off? It seems like it does, but I don't want to break it.
97cavalier
10-27-2005, 09:59 PM
Do you know how to take the panel off to get begind there? Does it just pop off? It seems like it does, but I don't want to break it.
panel to get where?
panel to get where?
dobermankid
10-27-2005, 10:08 PM
behind the dash board. Or where should I look for the other end of the cable at?
97cavalier
10-27-2005, 10:20 PM
behind the dash board. Or where should I look for the other end of the cable at?
get down on the floor like you are trying to grab the pedals, then see if you can see to your right up about where the nob is and look for a cable. And if you find it follow it till it comes to an end or till you find a clamp.
get down on the floor like you are trying to grab the pedals, then see if you can see to your right up about where the nob is and look for a cable. And if you find it follow it till it comes to an end or till you find a clamp.
dobermankid
10-27-2005, 10:31 PM
I can only see about an inch of the cable when I look behind the knob. I can't follow it that far. It looks like its going towards the driver side behind the steering wheel. I cannot after that.
97cavalier
10-27-2005, 10:33 PM
I can only see about an inch of the cable when I look behind the knob. I can't follow it that far. It looks like its going towards the driver side behind the steering wheel. I cannot after that.
well it might require to take the dash off then. and that sucks because i know they crack VERY easy. i would get some one to help you take it off and be carefull.!!
well it might require to take the dash off then. and that sucks because i know they crack VERY easy. i would get some one to help you take it off and be carefull.!!
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