2009 Toyota Highlander ac actuator replacement due to temperature difference from side to side.

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  • In this video I remove the air blend door actuator. I had the intention of replacing the motor but after removing it, I found the gears behind the actuator had become dislodged. I did this because the passenger side was blowing hot warm air when the drivers side and rear were very cold. I checked the freon charge and it was good.

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  • @jeremyvreeland8916
    @jeremyvreeland8916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good stuff sir! I have run into this as a mechanic many times. The usual cause is that the foam seal around the damper door gets wet and then freezes shut. Then the owner changes the temp control and the actuator twists the cam off the pins and or strips the gearset within the actuator.

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That is a good theory, but this particular car is a garage kept car in central Florida. I think it just happened to jump a few teeth. Thank you for the insight.

    • @arjuntamang1981
      @arjuntamang1981 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok Ok Ok Ok just call you 😊❤😊😊

  • @suprola7961
    @suprola7961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They must be reaching that age where this is becoming a problem.
    Thanks for the video, I just repaired mine tonight.

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was your motor bad?

    • @suprola7961
      @suprola7961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stevek3270 motor was good, it was the gearing mechanism. I moved things around and it started working again.

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@suprola7961 Thats great, exactly what mine was.

    • @martinserrano6091
      @martinserrano6091 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So changing this will work for both side?

    • @suprola7961
      @suprola7961 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@martinserrano6091yes

  • @bkbeck1
    @bkbeck1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Steve having same issue with my 2013 highlander. Having trouble pulling whole assembly out though love to see how you re installed it

  • @davidbowsher879
    @davidbowsher879 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That piece you broke. I used a pick to pry the top tab up and the bottom tab down while pulling on the piece gently. Then used a pick to pry the clip on the side over its peg and it just slipped off. Takes about 15 seconds.

    • @AncelmoSena
      @AncelmoSena 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sube el video,, jeje

  • @starrwars2655
    @starrwars2655 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can use a little hook tool to pull lower tab down. I'm a girl and it worked for me.

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like a good idea.

    • @starrwars2655
      @starrwars2655 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevek3270 that was the easy task, now I've got to figure how to reassemble and put it back!

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@starrwars2655 It went back together much easier then taking it apart. Try it before you button it up, but make sure there is adequate pressure on the gear so it doesnt get pushed away from the arms again.

  • @rudysmachado5747
    @rudysmachado5747 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid!👍🏻My prob is on driver side. Considering all the trouble involved, I may skip and giv to my mech. Will hope it’s just a gear thang and go frm there. 😅

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว

      Before the mechanic, what is it doing? is it working sometimes or never?

    • @rudysmachado5747
      @rudysmachado5747 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevek3270 it’s super cool on pass side, but not as cool on drivers. * we don’t hav individual temp Ctrl knobs for this 2011 highlander. Gona cursorily move things around down, under the dash and c if it helps🫰🏻

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rudysmachado5747 If yours has the rear a/c option, turn on the rear a/c.

  • @yalda6504
    @yalda6504 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi sir,i have this problem for lifan x60 AT 2017 in break blend door actuator.Can guide me?

  • @stevenzeron4254
    @stevenzeron4254 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question: At 1:55 you point to a small section of ductwork that obstructs access to the actuator. I can't figure out how this is removed. Can you explain how you did it?

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It has been awhile, but if I remember correctly it is just some tabs around it that have to be bent up, use a hooked pick.

    • @stevenzeron4254
      @stevenzeron4254 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@stevek3270 Thanks, the front tab seemed obvious but couldn't see or feel the back tab. Will try with a hooked pic

  • @kelbymorgan
    @kelbymorgan ปีที่แล้ว

    Great detailed video! I’m about to help my cousin replace the mode selector servo on his 2010 RX350. Does it look like the mode selector servo can be replaced without pulling the dash? It looks like the mode selector is right above the temp servo shown in your video.

    • @hangingatthegulf.3889
      @hangingatthegulf.3889 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the dash is like mine, you will not have to remove the dash. I would have been able to get it out of mine with the way I did this. With that being said, I do not know if the Lexus is set up like this. I would assume so, but cant be sure.

    • @kelbymorgan
      @kelbymorgan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hangingatthegulf.3889 it looks very similar- if not the same.

    • @kelbymorgan
      @kelbymorgan ปีที่แล้ว

      Update: the Lexus RX350 is exactly the same, however, there is a cover that goes over the servos to hold them in place. Wish I could attach a pic. I got the screws out of the cover, but I’m afraid to break the cover if I pull too hard.

    • @kelbymorgan
      @kelbymorgan ปีที่แล้ว

      Update: I was able to swap the mode servo out on the Lexus. However, the new one isn’t working either. Air is still stuck on the face vents. I just replaced the AC amplifier and that didn’t fix it. Any suggestions on further troubleshooting? ALLDATA says to check that wiring harness to the servos. However, it’s difficult to check that harness because the plastic connectors that go to the servos have IC chips in them.

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kelbymorgan Are you sure the servo isnt moving at all? If you can, connect it to the harness, but dont install it, then see if the servo actually moves. It could be fine, and be jammed up at the gears. Most of the problems I am seeing with these are the gears coming apart and jamming up.

  • @AncelmoSena
    @AncelmoSena 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Entonces, cual Motor Cambio, si el problema que tengo es que Solo expulsa aire Frio por el lado del pasajero y el lado de Piloto echa aire Caliente. Que Motor controla las ventilas del Aire Trasero?

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds like you are low on refrigerant

  • @andrewhoney5476
    @andrewhoney5476 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you take the white piece off that covers the actuator?

  • @JPtruthvalueseek
    @JPtruthvalueseek ปีที่แล้ว

    my heater doesn't work but cooling works fine. Would that be a bad blend door actuator?

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว

      Its possible, but it could also be the heater core, your thermostat, and some other things. Is yours also the dual climate that passenger and driver can pick their own temp? If so, check both sides.

  • @tommy1234565142
    @tommy1234565142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having the same problem with mine. Gear is not aligned. I was thinking about cutting mine. Did you not cut yours?

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What part are you talking about? The funnel was the only thing that was in the way, and I broke it, everything else just was taken apart, then put back together correctly, no cutting.

  • @speedan9426
    @speedan9426 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Steve K where did you get your part from?

  • @SalYourPalChencho
    @SalYourPalChencho ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have the part numbers for the motor replacements?

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The one I ordered was GPD 1712382 from Rockauto. I did return it though since I didnt need it.

  • @seanb2491
    @seanb2491 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has to be my issue as well was it hard to align them all up any tips

    • @stevek3270
      @stevek3270  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was a little hard, you need patience. You have to look at the path of the nipples before connecting them. Make sure it makes sense. And after you have them lined up, try the a/c, heat, defroster and make sure it works before putting it all back together.

  • @bigmo4056
    @bigmo4056 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if the driver side is hot and the passenger side is cold?

    • @hangingatthegulf.3889
      @hangingatthegulf.3889 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Then you are probably low on refrigerant. If you have a gauge, check it out. If you are not too low, turning on the rear a/c will help. A $10 can from walmart should have you back to cool.