Denethor
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If you don't move the blend door dial, then there is no call for it to move.
Clicking sound from behind the dash
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I keep wondering when some alert lawyer is going to start a Class Action suit over this. All they had to do was install "limit" switches on either end of the travel and this problem could easily have been solved. Instead, because there are no switches, the software goes through a "calibration" routine that caused premature wear and failure. Ford then redesigned these actuators because they weren't heavy-duty enough to survive calibration and the gears kept wearing out. Now, the newer ones are a bit more "robust" to survive calibration, but the carbon "tracks" that help it determine its position are failing!
This is unacceptable on a part that can only be replaced by pulling the entire dash out (or by going through some excruciating workaround to get to it without resorting to taking the dash out).
This is unacceptable on a part that can only be replaced by pulling the entire dash out (or by going through some excruciating workaround to get to it without resorting to taking the dash out).
Dannyboy11222
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I know this is a really old post buuuut!
I need to replace my hot to cold actuator for the driver side of my 2011 exp limited, yes the one behind the dash.
is there an easier way to remove the bad one without to much hastle?
Ty for any help!
I need to replace my hot to cold actuator for the driver side of my 2011 exp limited, yes the one behind the dash.
is there an easier way to remove the bad one without to much hastle?
Ty for any help!
Resurrecting this old thread. I've got the popping noise behind my dash and after doing my homework I assumed it was the blend-door actuator motor that you can find youtube videos all over the place to replace simple enough. But, now that I have the old part out and I started the car with no actuator in place I still hear the popping and it seems to come from where this new actuator will install. Is this a different diverter or part? Sounds like gears that are popping.
What is the part this issue is related to? Is this the repair that requires the entire dash to be removed?
What is the part this issue is related to? Is this the repair that requires the entire dash to be removed?
Took some pics and video. The clicking happens at two points, when you start the vehicle and if you go from hot-to cold setting on the driver side temperature control. I can feel the clicking through the black device where the blend motor attaches, but seems to be a secondary motor?
Ok, this site will not let me upload iPhone videos, but the image is there.
Ok, this site will not let me upload iPhone videos, but the image is there.
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Providing the year, make, and specific model of your truck will help people advise you better.
It sounds like you have dual-zone climate control that's standard on Eddie Bauer, XLT Premium, Limited, King Ranch, Platinum, and some newer XLT trucks with the 202a package. If so, then you have not one but TWO blend door actuators that can fail. The one for the passenger side temperature control is on top of the HVAC plenum and so it's easy to access and replace. Unfortunately, the one for the driver's side control is on the bottom of the plenum crammed up against other parts such that the bolts are inaccessible. As a result, it's a nightmare to access without pulling the dash out.
It sounds like you have dual-zone climate control that's standard on Eddie Bauer, XLT Premium, Limited, King Ranch, Platinum, and some newer XLT trucks with the 202a package. If so, then you have not one but TWO blend door actuators that can fail. The one for the passenger side temperature control is on top of the HVAC plenum and so it's easy to access and replace. Unfortunately, the one for the driver's side control is on the bottom of the plenum crammed up against other parts such that the bolts are inaccessible. As a result, it's a nightmare to access without pulling the dash out.
Yep, forgot about that. 2010 Eddie Bauer Expy. After more investigation I'm pretty sure as you say its the dreaded actuator buried down deep. I've watch all the videos I can on the various "hack" jobs you can do but not sure if I'm willing to do that.
I guess I'll reach out to my local dealers see if any of them will give a deal on the job and try to get it done <$1k or I just may live with it for now. For me it's just an annoyance of noise, we use AC 99% of the time and the only "issue" with this broken is not being able to divert heat to our feet. We'll live. I guess my only concern is when going to sell it.
I guess I'll reach out to my local dealers see if any of them will give a deal on the job and try to get it done <$1k or I just may live with it for now. For me it's just an annoyance of noise, we use AC 99% of the time and the only "issue" with this broken is not being able to divert heat to our feet. We'll live. I guess my only concern is when going to sell it.
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My old 2009 XLT (not dual-zone) started "clicking" not long after I got it. It would click for a few seconds when I first started the truck and whenever I moved the temp control to full cold. This sounds a lot like what yours is doing.
I discovered that if I moved it to the point where it started clicking but then quickly backed off a bit, the clicking stopped. Luckily I could still get it to change temperature. It just would not go all the way to full cold. Even so, I was worried it might quit working altogether and get "stuck" somewhere else in the temperature range.
Back then, I didn't know the blend door actuator (BDA) for trucks without dual-zone was an easy fix. I was used to other Ford vehicles where it was a nightmare like the driver's side on dual-zone Expeditions.
I discovered that if I moved it to the point where it started clicking but then quickly backed off a bit, the clicking stopped. Luckily I could still get it to change temperature. It just would not go all the way to full cold. Even so, I was worried it might quit working altogether and get "stuck" somewhere else in the temperature range.
Back then, I didn't know the blend door actuator (BDA) for trucks without dual-zone was an easy fix. I was used to other Ford vehicles where it was a nightmare like the driver's side on dual-zone Expeditions.
Dannyboy11222
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Thats it, there's only two up in the dash, the third is in the rear right side panel... That controls the temp in the back...
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