Thanks for the video! I have a 2004 ES 330 and I'm experiencing the same problem! I think I will buy a replacement part rather than trying to fix the existing.
I was unable to move the arm until the motor and worm were taken out. Cleaned it up a little and for some reason started working again. Your video was a lot of help. Maybe the contacts were corroded or maybe the old lubricant was dried out. I have no idea why but it started working again. Thank You.
Thanks for your orientation and vivid video! My issue is that there is ice cold blow, but turning to hot, just blows without hot air from vents. Occasionally, there is a little hot from driver side, but passenger side, always no hot air. Is this also a HVAC blend door actuator issue?
You **^ABSOLUTELY DO NOT*** take apart the new blend door actuator. You set the old one to COLD, remove the connector and old actuator. Then connect new one before install. Turn on ignition and HVAC system and arm will go to the same position as the old one.
@Pak Matz Yes. The grease gets contaminated with metals and it makes the actuator either INOP or it makes weird groaning noises. The proper grease to use on these (contacts internally) is called KRYTOX ™️. It’s $25 for a tiny tube. But it’s one of the only greases that works. Keep in mind that in rare cases the motor can go bad. Haven’t seen this too many times with Toyota/Lexus, but it CAN happen.
Thanks for the video! I have a 2004 ES 330 and I'm experiencing the same problem! I think I will buy a replacement part rather than trying to fix the existing.
I was unable to move the arm until the motor and worm were taken out. Cleaned it up a little and for some reason started working again. Your video was a lot of help. Maybe the contacts were corroded or maybe the old lubricant was dried out. I have no idea why but it started working again. Thank You.
Thanks! Well done! I'm having the same problem. This will help tremendously
Just found out where my blend door is on my GS. Thank you!
Thanks for your orientation and vivid video! My issue is that there is ice cold blow, but turning to hot, just blows without hot air from vents. Occasionally, there is a little hot from driver side, but passenger side, always no hot air. Is this also a HVAC blend door actuator issue?
You **^ABSOLUTELY DO NOT*** take apart the new blend door actuator. You set the old one to COLD, remove the connector and old actuator. Then connect new one before install. Turn on ignition and HVAC system and arm will go to the same position as the old one.
Great video buddy. Thanks!
Omg the orientation changes! I can’t
Is there 2 blend doors in this car?
Yes one on each side
did you clean the copperoxide residue grease away and put on new on it
Yes that will help prevent corrosion and maintain good contacts
@Pak Matz Yes. The grease gets contaminated with metals and it makes the actuator either INOP or it makes weird groaning noises. The proper grease to use on these (contacts internally) is called KRYTOX ™️. It’s $25 for a tiny tube. But it’s one of the only greases that works. Keep in mind that in rare cases the motor can go bad. Haven’t seen this too many times with Toyota/Lexus, but it CAN happen.
@@nordicpride9708Have you worked in manufacturing or engineering?
My es330 driver side doing the same. Does anyone know where is driver side Climate Blend Door is ? Thanks !
It’s underneath the steering wheel on the right side. There’s a video by a TH-camr named kangol mechanics I think. And he shows where it is
My gs300 left side doing this.