How to Troubleshoot and Replace Heat/AC Blend Door Actuator. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK
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- Our Grand Cherokee WK was making a knocking sound under the dash and only blowing heat. See me troubleshoot and replace defective part. The Heat/AC Blend Door Actuator.
It turned out to be the plastic gear mechanism and not the Actuator that was bad so be sure and check the gear mechanism!
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never say sorry when being so kind and helpful thank you for you
Thanks Max Bien! I hope my videos help people! Anybody can do this stuff!
Thanks Max!
Watching the video made this a 10 minute repair job. Many thanks for the video as well as stating socket size and torx bit to use.
You're welcome Rob! So glad it helped. We can do so much ourselves while saving money and gaining self satisfaction. Thanks for the comments! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Saved me time and money being able to diagnose and fix the actuator in my Jeep Patriot. Thanks for such an informative video!
Glad it helped James! It seems these Jeeps all have the same issues. Thanks for the nice comments! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Thank you so much! My heat has been stuck on for years in the middle of summer even. As soon as I saw your video I went into my 2006 Jeep Commander and checked my actuator, I turned the knob and I helped the little gear go along so I could turn on my AC for the first time! Thank you so much.
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I fixed the exact same issue on my 2007 Jeep Commander (3.7L) using this video. The under steering column panels are the same, and actuator placement and diagnosis are the same. It was a 20 minute job, and that was only because I had never done it before. Thank you!
Awesome Scott! Glad to hear it helped. Thanks for the nice comments! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Hey Scott I have a 07 commander 3.7 as well. What kind of actuator did you use? One with 2 terminals and 3 mounting ears?
Did you use actuator with 3 mounting ears and 2 terminals?
At 15:30 he shows you the real part that was broken, he just didn't notice it. The old actuator in this video was fine but the coupler that the actuator gear goes into was broken. Again, don't buy the actuator before checking the coupler that is sitting on the blend door shaft. Push 1 white pin in gently as you pull on the coupler and it comes right out. That coupler was not sold separate by Jeep but a guy now makes them and they are beefier. Blenddoorrepair.com is where you can purchase it.
Hey thanks for the info jason!
Your 2006 Grand Cherokee & ours I believe were separated twins at birth. 3rd video of yours that came up for another one of our Jeeps troubles. Thank you for documenting all the great information. Not sure I am capable but going to give it a chance now that Las Vegas weather has cooled down a bit.
There are a lot of common issues definitely! You're very welcome! Thanks for the comments! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Let us know what you do with it!
Wanted to say Thanks for the way you shot ur video!! Sometimes seeing the whole process helps a great deal!! Also, now my granddaughter and her 1 year old dont have to ride in the cold.
So glad it helped and I'm happy your Grandchildren aren't riding cold! Thanks to the nice comment. Please Subscribe & hit that notification bell as there will be more!
Great video, just what I was looking for to fix the same issue with my jeep!
Thank you! Glad it helped!
GREAT VIDEO, GREAT JOB, GREAT HELP, and even BIGGER THANKS!
Thank you and btw it turned out to be the gear mechanism as stated in the description.
This is great . Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very much appreciated, brother!
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Thanks for the video. I had similar problem. The coupler that connects actuator to air blend broke in my 2006 Jeep Commander. Exact same setup
Where did you find the new coupler to fix it Clay?
@@OurSimpleAdventures I made a replacement that is thicker since Jeep does not sell these www.ebay.com/itm/232997068617
Should show working before you panel back up..good video..
Thanks yeah it didn’t work because the gear itself was broke. I believe I have that in the comments. 👍🏼
I have a 03 jeep grand cherokee and replaced the actuator and i still have the same problem...and i do it manually it works fine
Jesus does they actuator turn? Thanks for the comment! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Dam mechanic got my mother for $850 to replace those he said he had to take the entire dash out but now I see they didn't do that at all only popped the panel under the steering wheel. That explains why they called her after 1 hour said it was done. Someone asked me a few months ago if I knew an honest mechanic I told them I have never met one.
Hi blastman, yeah it can be tough finding one you can trust. That's why I try to do everything myself! Hey give us a follow and Subscribe there will be more!
Same here, I have a 2009 and they said $1,500 because they have to remove the dash and 10 hours of labor.
I'm pretty sure I can do this myself and it won't take 10 hours to do
Right on Gino! No reason to pay someone to do this! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Thanks for the comments!
Thank u for posting this comment. I just got an estimate for $1700! Im going to go get my truck back. Thats ridiculous. Ill do it myself!
The one thing that I would add is the noise could also be a Car Heater Blower Resistor. That was the problem in my Jeep not the door actuator.
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thank you
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If your actuator checks out but your actuator shaft or door drive is broken or sheared off, we have solutions for these now. Fits all 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Commanders (WK & XK). Our repair kits are under $30 with free shipping and our replacement actuator shafts are under $20 with free shipping.
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www.ebay.com/itm/293306240557 (Single Zone Relocation Kit - for broken door drives)
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I just used Jon's kit to fix my blend door drive shaft for my 2010 Grand Cherokee, and it worked like a charm. My actuator worked (thanks to this vid for showing me where it was and what to look for!), but the drive shaft connecting the actuator to the blend doors was sheared off. I got the piece I needed and step by step instructions from Jon at www.blenddoorrepair.com/
@@OurSimpleAdventures if you wanted to share my links that would be great and much appreciated! :)
There is two more actuators in the glove box as well.
This Grand Cherokee does not have dual or passenger controls so it wouldn't have an actuator on the passenger side. Thanks Anthony!
I accessed on the passenger side, dropped the glove box, cut an opening that fit my hand, removed & repaired the cracked actuator crank with a 1/2” copper pipe I cut to 1/2”, slipped it over the broken sleeve of the actuator crank gear.
Simply. Alon - That is great! Did you happen to get any pictures?
@@OurSimpleAdventures There's at least one more on the passenger side. Above the blower sits the recirculating door actuator.
@@morgridterrare1220 Thanks Jesus! Much appreciated!
I have the same truck but my truck blows cold air out the driver side and warm air out the passenger, should this fix my problem?
Great question! Do you have the other symptoms?
I have a Laredo (no dual air) and actually (according to my Jeep dealership) there are a total of 5 fan door actuators. 2 on drivers side; 2 on passenger side (even without dual air); and I have honestly never found the 5th one...lol .
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I saw another video and I think the 5th one is on the dashboard on the passengers side. You pop off that vent where the wipers are and I think that's where it was
My AC wont blow on the passenger side. Heat will work on both sides. My lower actuator doesn't seem to effect the cold temp on passenger although it does make it hot. I cant figure out which door i need to look at. And no its not dual climate, its exact make and model as yours.
sr1622, I think I'm having the same problem but my AC s cool on the passenger side but is not cold like the driver side. I haven't had the time to play with that yet. Please come back an tell us if you figure it out before I get to it! Thanks for the Question!
У меня точно такая же проблема. Heater работает на двух сторонах, но именно кондиционер только слева.
Thanks for the comment! Let us know if you figure it out before I get to it.
@@OurSimpleAdventures , I removed the lower drive. Turned on the car and air conditioning. Rotated the door, which regulates the temperature, with my fingers. As before, I can regulate the temperature from hot to street temperature. While on the left side the air conditioner is working correctly. I think the problem is something else.
Thanks for the update!
Would be easier if American's would wise up and use metric. The screws are actually 7mm. I think your automakers switched back in the 70's.. strange 40+ years later people in the US are still not using metric. Regardless thanks for the video, I have a 2005 JGC 3.7L. It has a strange clicking coming from the passenger side and the vents on that side don't blow cold when the AC is on. I think this is the issue, just with the passenger side.
Mine weren't blowing cold on the passenger side either. Thanks for the comments! Please Subscribe & Hit that Notification Bell as there will be more!
Thanks!
You're welcome!
Something's making a horrible fluttering noise underneath my dash. I think it's coming from the right side and the only way I can make it stop is if I turn the air off. if I turn it back on it's fine for a while and then it'll start doing it again does that sound like the actuator?
Hi Christopher, That sounds more like the Blower Motor/Fan to me. Thanks for the question. Let us know what you find! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
I have a 2009 Jeep GC Overland with dual climate control. AC blowing room temp on passenger side only. The 2 actuators were replaced above glove and blend doors working as well. I tried opening and closing manual as well but still hot. I checked refrigerant but that was fine. I have not checked driver side actuators yet but I have a feeling there working fine....Climate for driver works and zones are working. Passenger side actuators controls passenger climate and top is fresh air. Anybody have any ideas ?
Good info. One of these first days I'm going get after it again.
This is great information. Thank You! My 2006 Jeep Commander AC doesn't just blow Hot Air. It cuts out on me after a couple minutes of starting the engine. The AC will run for a few minutes then go off. I get a red light on my dash showing Air Bag about 7 seconds after the AC cuts out. It may or may not turn on after a couple of hours but if it does it will run for awhile. This happens whether my AC is turned on or off. Any suggestions what the problem may be?
Hmmm let me do a little research Dennis. Has anybody been in the dash working on something? Besides the weird Air Bag light is there anything else messing up?
You failed to show how you aligned the flat side on the splined actuator shaft to the female part on the door; which is the only reason I listened for more than 20 minutes!
Lol it wasn't an issue. Did you have trouble with it?
hello, my jeep is stuck in the defrost position no matter what I set it to, also there is an occasional clicking noise that sounds like it’s coming from the passenger side and it comes and goes. any ideas what causes that?
Hi Hope, It sounds like it's probably the passenger side blend door gear. Thanks for the question. Let us know what you find out. Please Subscribe & Hit that Notification Bell as there will be more!
Thank u
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My commander constantly blows hot air even when the fan is off and temp is on cold.. but only when driving. It wont get hot or blow hot when sitting still (I think that's a thermostat issue).. but only blowing hot air when driving even when vents are off and on cold could be this issue, dont u think??
Hi Zack, Possibly but have you had your AC checked?
@@OurSimpleAdventures no I have not. U mean like the coolant or a leak?? I'm sure its probably low on coolant but it still shouldn't blow 100 degree heat going down the road when its 40 outside should it?? Even when I have everything turned off and on cold.
It definitely sounds like it could be the blend door actuator. Do you hear a clicking or grinding sounds when you switch from cold to warm?
I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2009 and my problem is that the driver side works perfectly fine a/c and heater. Passenger side doesn’t work at all it just blows temperature air.... Plz help. Thanks
Hi Alexandro, I'm guessing you have dual climate controls? It may be the passenger side blend door actuator. My Jeep only has the single climate control.
@@OurSimpleAdventures I have a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Jeep WK (2005-2010) dont have passenger climate controls. I believe the problem would be the upper actuator you pointed out in your video. I have an issue where the passenger side is only blowing warm air. I'm actually going to try this out at some point. Great video by the way!
Thanks for the info ChrisBkream! Thanks also for the nice words. Let us know if that upper actuator was the issue. Thanks again!
I'm having the Issue, cant figure out which door is the problem. To the left of the glove box I can see white shaft caps to the Doors, I'm about to isolate the one not moving if the is one. the one above the blower motor is visibly moving as is lower and middle.lower when changing temp and upper when changing vents.
Great so you're working on it right now. Keep us updated!
Got my transmission fixed but it keeps jumping still the man said he rebuilt it I am put new everything but it keeps jumping do you think it's still the transmission or do I have to let it sit in a couple of days for it to go back to normal they said they took the battery out and everything then it should go back to normal but it was still doing it and it's been three days now
Not sure what you mean.
Like will it take a couple of days to reprogram???
@@John-td2lf That's what they say. It will take driving it to learn your driving style. Although I couldn't tell any difference. Thanks for the question!
No thank you man u been a great help too me with this problem I had with my jeep I love my jeep tho and it's my first car too
@@John-td2lf Cool glad to hear it helped. What year is it again?
Thank you for your vids, i own a jeep GC 05 3.7L. I wanted to change the thermostat but had no idea where the housing was until your vid. You do great with the camera and explaining everything. My ac blows cold on driver side vents but luke cold to warm on pass side. Could that be some kind of door not opening all the way. A mechanic said that system needed to be charged but why would it be ice cold on driver side and not passenger side? Back seat vent is also warm too. I also get an oil light, pic of an oil can, the round solid red light doesnt come on but oil can one will come on 50percent time. If i shut off jeep and restart light is off. But the last week, when i went to restart my RPMs went from 500 to 2000, sounding like it was goin to stahl. A little research i did said the sensor near the oil filter is whats causing that light to come on. Also in the last week my jeep has been runnin hot. Gauge goes to half way and fan kicks on, sometimes goes to 3/4 to hot then seems like thermostat opens and brings back to half way. But fan still kicks on. Im leaning towards getting rid of if its goin to have problem after problem. So please dont spend lots of time if u dont know the answers to my problems. But any feed back is appreciated. Started to look at 2015 Durango 3.6l. What kind of reviews have you heard about the Durango?
Thank you John, that means a lot! I'm glad they help. Mine does the same thing, colder on the driver side and I did charge it to no avail. When I get some time again I will figure that out and post a video. As far as the other problems, is it giving you any codes? You can take it to an Autozone or another parts store and they will check codes for free. I'm betting the oil light is a sensor issue. A bad PCV or PCV hose can cause the idle to go crazy. Here is my video on that: th-cam.com/video/qVj8INH8NtY/w-d-xo.html
As far as running Hot the first thing I would check is coolant level then thermostat (make sure it wasn't put in backwards check my video on that) Take it and have them check for any codes. I hope this helped and let me know how it goes. If you haven't already give us a follow & Subscribe. Thanks John!
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I dont think its a vacuum line. Only does the bouncing idle for about 10sec then runs normal.
The temp problem. I did top off the coolant. Still runs hot. Thermostat will be my next easy fix to see if that helps. I have 154k miles. Ran like a top up until a week ago. Have a feel its goin to regularly have issues now. I read a lot of negative reports on the newer jeep GC. Specially 2012ish 3.6l engine. I really like the Dodge Durango. But the 1 i drove had 35k miles and drove rougher then my 05jeep. Dealer said its been sitting and need air in tires. Was a good amount of vibrations to the touch on the steering wheel. Like it tires need serious balancing and alignment. But once again. Thank you for your time.
John Ruocco Good luck John!
I'm having the Issue, cant figure out which door is the problem. To the left of the glove box I can see white shaft caps to the Doors, I'm about to isolate the one not moving if the is one. the one above the blower motor is visibly moving as is lower and middle.lower when changing temp and upper when changing vents.
I'm not sure about the oil issue it could be linked haven't noticed due to less awareness of gauges.
I think I have a blend door problem. Driver side vent controls and temp controls work fine. But passenger side vent controls work but ONLY hot air, I cant get any ac on passenger side and that's a must for the texas summers. Any help would be appreciated. I jus got done putting in a new ac compressor and radiator. And still not having cold air on the passenger side is frustrating and im ready to get it fixed!
AC4 Custom Creations, I think you're right. I'm guessing it's probably your passenger side blend door actuator. I believe that side will be easier to get to for you. Give it a try and let us know how it goes! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
AC4 Custom Creations, did you figure out the cause of the issue? I have the same problem in my Jeep, I replaced the passenger side blend door actuator and that still did not fix it.
@@collinblevins3001 havent had the time yet. I'll update when I get to it if you don't figure it out first.
@@EliteSniperFMJ I'm having the Issue, cant figure out which door is the problem. To the left of the glove box I can see white shaft caps to the Doors, I'm about to isolate the one not moving if the is one. the one above the blower motor is visibly moving as is lower and middle.lower when changing temp and upper when changing vents.
@@collinblevins3001 I'm having the Issue, cant figure out which door is the problem. To the left of the glove box I can see white shaft caps to the Doors, I'm about to isolate the one not moving if the is one. the one above the blower motor is visibly moving as is lower and middle.lower when changing temp and upper when changing vents.
Make sure you use the Mopar part or you'll experience failure again after 6 months like I did
Thanks Laurence!
Will this fix my problem I have a 2006 Jeep commander it’s always blowing cold air or hot air if ac/heat is on at my feet . No matter what position the vent control is on I’m getting air at my feet.
Hi Naser, yes it sounds exactly like a Blend Door Actuator issue. Very good chance I would say! If you haven't already, give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Thanks for the question!
I have a 2005 Jeep Cherokee and my keep will only blow cold air I’m trying to have it blow heat
Hi Paco, Do you hear a clicking or knocking under the dash when switching back and for from cold to warm? Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Great video man. My 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is making a noise in the climate control. Or exactly right behind it. I seen one behind it. Like behind and beside it. And then there's one behind the glove box. And there's one under the steering column . But none of these are making noises. I only hear the noise in or behind the climate control. It's a ticking noise when I change stuff on the climate control . Like defrost or regular. What do you think? Does the climate control make a ticking noise before it goes out?
Thanks Mike. I'm guessing a blend door. I am not a full time mechanic but I work on my own vehicles after research. Thanks for the question and Please Subscribe & Hit that Notification Bell as there will be more!
@@OurSimpleAdventures thanks man. I subscribed earlier when I commented. Hopefully that's what it is.
@@giantkilla_ Cool. Yeah let us know what you find!
may i ask something? when i set left side or right side temperatures, difference is too much for each adjustment dents on knobs. beside of this, when higher vents blow cool air from outside, bottom ones insist on blowing hot air unless i cool it all the way and re adjust to where i want it to stay. any comments? can this be related to automatic control panel?
That is a very good question and yes it could be related. Please let us know what you find out. Thanks for the question! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Thanks again!
I’m not getting no AC through out my whole car , so do I replace both or one 2011 grand Cherokee
Hi, Is it blowing Hot or just Cool not Cold?
Hot all the way thru
@@Baldheaded_rebel Although possible I doubt both actuators would fail at the same time. I'm thinking more likely the compressor or a lack of Freon as in a leak. Let us know what you find out. If you haven't already, give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Thanks for the question. I hope I helped a little.
hi I have a jeep compass 2007 a/c wont turn on at all not even regular air. What can i do????
Hi Pepe, Does the fan blow?
So i have the same car same year but my cherokee blows hot air when air conditioning it off. You think can be the same problem you had?
Yes it could be Maverick. Do you hear a clicking sometimes clunking sound when you switch from cool to warm?
Hello what's the part number of the lower blend door? or are they the same for both? Mine is also blowing hot air and no cold air.
Hi Nino,
It is probably the Blend Door Actuator not just the door.
The part I bought was from Rockauto.com
www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=8734920&cc=1432215&jsn=383
STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS F04058
I don't have a part number for the door alone. You may have to buy the whole assembly which would be a whole different video.
Thanks for the question and I hope this helps!
Did this solve the problem or was it the mechanism it attaches to
It is actually the "gear" mechanism that is broke. One of these days I'll film it. Thanks for the question. Give us a follow and Subscribe so you don't miss it or others! Thanks again!
I have an 06 Jeep with dual air, and the air is barely blowing cold on driver side. The passenger and back seat it regular, hot fan. Does that mean I will need to change the actuator on passenger side or driver side?
Hi, Just to be clear. It is blowing cold on driver side but hot on passenger and back seat?
@@OurSimpleAdventures Yes, that is correct. I actually just took it over to my brother and he was able to determine that the Freon was running out. There is a leak somewhere. Thanks!!!
@@ritzd1999 Thanks for the update. So is the Passenger side just as cold as drivers side now? Mine is the same way but Freon didn't fix mine. I'm still trying to figure it out.
@@OurSimpleAdventures yes, my brother used a temperature gun, and the vents showed to be blowing at 67° now.
ritzd1999 very good I’ll have to try that again. Thank you!
When I turn heat on and it blows out cold, is it the blend door that needs to be replaced?
Hi tajah! It could be BUT the first thing I would check is the coolant/anti-freeze level. If there isn't any anti-freeze going through the heater core it will blow cold. Is the car overheating? Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Thanks for the question!
Thank you for this response, this is the answer to some problems I'm having!
@@careydomino25 you're welcome I'm glad it helped! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Thanks for the comment!
Hi, so was that actuator or door mechanizm or?
It moves the blend door for the heat or air.
@@OurSimpleAdventures I just want to know if new actuator fixed the problem for you because in your video the old actuator was not dead yet. Thanks
@@warszawskazmowa5686 No it did not fix the problem as the gear mechanism was stripped. Thanks for the question.
@@OurSimpleAdventures How did you fix the gear mechanizm would you tell me details? Thanks
@@warszawskazmowa5686 Never did replace it. I moved the blend door by hand for a short time before selling it.
The actuator wasn't the problem he showed that in the video at 15:26 The plastic sprocket piece was broken why would he not mention this is bullshit
I added a note in the description talking about that. Thanks!
Could this still be the issue if the heat comes on for a minute or two and then goes cold?
Hi Robin, that sounds like a coolant issue to me. Have you checked your coolant level? Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Same issue here did you find a solution?
Dear OSA ... do you have any idea where the BDA is located on a 1995 Jeep GC? Thank you!
Hi V S! I would guess either behind the glove box or close to the same place mine is. Somewhere near center console under the dash. Go to Rockauto.com or another auto part website, find out exactly what it looks like then get under the dash. I'll bet you can find it fairly easy. Give us a follow and subscribe for more videos like that. :-)
Thank you, OSA :)
You're welcome!
I have a 2008 ford escape and I change the door blend actuator and work for few weeks change it again work for few weeks and again it's not working any help please please
Hmm I wonder if something is obstructing the door movement causing the actuator to burn out quicker. Let us know what you find out. Good Luck and thanks for the question Victor!
I liked the video but what was the SPECIFIC problem that u had? Was it a broken piece on the gear that make it keep spinning? Or was your actuator not performing right because of something else? From what I see your actuator still worked and still could spin fine... I think I even saw it stop like it is supposed to..
Hi yes you are right. The actuator turned out to be fine and yes I'm trying to find that gear that is broken. I'm having trouble finding it. I suppose I'll have to go to the Jeep dealer which I've been trying to avoid. I will post an addendum video when I go back in and actually fix the issue. Good call, I was waiting for someone to ask! Be sure and subscribe so you will see when I publish it. Are you having the same problem?
Our Simple Adventures yup .. I am. lol. smh I can't find that little shaft plastic piece that connects from the actuator to the blend door.. it doesn't come with a actuator. I went to buy a actuator just to see if the plastic piece came with it and it didn't, so there was no need to buy a actuator. there's a place I turn to when I can't find parts.... CRAZY RAYS! yup...next stop crazy Ray's.. can't go wrong because it's not an electrical piece ,it's just plastic so u can easily remove it from another vehicle just like yours and just swap out...well in THIS case it's a good idea and MUCH cheaper. I honestly couldn't even find the name of the plastic piece. Even auto stores didn't know and tried to get me to buy a bunch of useless parts..smh. But go find your exact vehicle at a salvage yard like crazy Ray's and take all u need from there. I'm going tomorrow morning. Good luck.
Our Simple Adventures let's not let these dealers overcharge us.. Salvage yards is the way to go.. especially for that specific small non electrical piece.. it will probably only cost 2 dollars...I'll also post back when I go to the yard and get the piece. I don't know how to load videos on TH-cam but maybe I'll start one day
So that gear looking piece that is broken on mine just slides off the shaft? I was worried that it is permanently attached to the blend door itself and I would have to tear the dash a part to get to it. I haven't had time to get back in there since. Thankfully it's winter so I don't mind the constant heat on too much.
My Jeep is like that too I need a new one great video!!!
FYI, If anyone has an issue with the connector between the actuator and the airbox breaking, check out this: www.ebay.com/itm/232997068617
Hey that's great! I had trouble finding that when I did this. Thanks Jared! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Thanks a lot for making and sharing the video.
You're welcome!