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Old 03-22-2007, 09:04 AM
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Defroster blows through vents?

Is it normal for the defrost to blow hot through the vents? It really doesn't defrost my windows very good but it sure keeps my hands warm! ANy suggestions?
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Old 03-22-2007, 10:51 AM
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Suggestions?

The vent actuator doesn't sound like its working all that well, it could be worn out, or something like a leaf, could be stuck in it.


Find the online Factory Service manual on this site somewhere, and start diagnosing, it really could be a number of things, I would check the actuating door first (swings down to vent, up to defrost) to make sure it isn't somthing obvious.


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Old 03-22-2007, 11:52 AM
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My defrost didn't work one or two times and it would get stuck. I lubed it and it worked fine then. Have someone push the button for you while you are looking under the dash to see if it moves but is stuck.
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pull the cilmate control codes more then likly there is a problem with the mode selector motor

pulled from www.svx-iw.com:

How to Check Climate Control Trouble Codes
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There is no light indicating any problems with the climate control system. There is a method to pull any error codes from the system.

The following self diagnosis will show any fault codes for the climate control system:
Run the car until the engine is warmed up to at least 40°C/104°F then turn off the engine.
While holding both "AUTO" and "OFF" on the climate control system turn the key on.
Any codes detected will be shown on the temperature display.
NOTE: An error code 13 will always be returned if these steps are not performed in clear daylight as the sun load sensor requires a certain amount of light to be considered operational.

NOTE: Anytime codes 13, 33, 34 or 35 are displayed, the condition is one which is currently occurring.

Thorough climate control information can be found in the following PDF file: climate_diag.pdf


List of Climate Control Trouble Codes
Trouble Code Contents of diagnosis
00 No errors operational
11 In-vehicle sensor open
21 shorted
12 Ambient sensor open
22 shorted
13 Sun load sensor open
23 shorted
14 Evaporator sensor open
24 shorted
15 Refrigerant temp sensor open
25 shorted
16 Water temp sensor open
26 shorted
31 Air mix door (PBR) faulty
32 Mode door (PBR) faulty
33 Mix door motor faulty engine
34 Mode door motor faulty engine
35 Intake door motor faulty engine
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Thx guys i'll check it out after i get off work.... Hopefully its just a "leaf" causing all this grief.
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down in the drivers footwell on the right (near the gas pedal)

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Matt, Is it supposed to go all the way to the end or just to the last turn? I'm getting a code 33, how do you access that?
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I'm curious, we all know the SVX likes to warm our feet while our hands freeze, and vice versa.. has anyone ever found a 'fix' to make it blow out of the dash
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Matt, Is it supposed to go all the way to the end or just to the last turn? I'm getting a code 33, how do you access that?
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not sure about the codes - cleaning that channel only helps if it's just jamming up. It should go all the way to the end.
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I'm curious, we all know the SVX likes to warm our feet while our hands freeze, and vice versa.. has anyone ever found a 'fix' to make it blow out of the dash
Sure! remove a screw or 2 in the picture I posted and you can have it blow wherever you want all the time
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Matt, Is it supposed to go all the way to the end or just to the last turn? I'm getting a code 33, how do you access that?
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33 Mix door motor faulty engine is what that code means... if you can figure out which motor it is. then you can check to see if its getting power when it should be and if it is the motor is going to need to be replaced
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Looks like taking out the glove box is the only way to get there. Thanks for the tip.
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