Heater Trouble PLEASE HELP !!!

[Tech II]

"Imi", you make it sound so easy to remove those two 7mm screws.....but you really need to be part contortionist to remove them.....

I use a round 1/4" ratchet....it's about the size of a quarter.....socket fits in center, and has a lever on top to reverse it......great for close quarters....

[Pedantic.2012]

Well the actuator is out ... we peeked inside and saw that the big white plastic gear is indeed cracked. I live in a pretty brutal winter climate and so I've opted to just purchase a new actuator. I also work at a service station so I got the stations parts discount which was quite considerable so it makes this fix affordable.

I can't even begin to thank you for all your guidence and help! I am extremely grateful!!!

Many Many MANY MANY MANY THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[imidazol97]

Originally Posted by Pedantic.2012

that the big white plastic gear is indeed cracked. so I've opted to just purchase a new actuator. I also work at a service station so I got the stations parts discount

Glad you checked the gear for the cracking. I have time if my fails again and can take it out and replace with a new one. Also didn't know how long I might have the car when I replaced it, so was willing to skimp on what goes into it. Still putting off muffler and using repair paste.

[HotZ28]

Glad to here you found the problem. This particular failure is hard to diagnose without a Tech II, or some physical labor to troubleshoot. The plastic gear breakage seems to be more prevalent in extreme climate fluctuation. I suppose it is more related to the expansion/contraction physics of the plastic. I hope you stay warm the rest of the winter.