Why does my actuator keep going out?

What Causes a bad blend door actuator? A blend door actuator is linked to an air control door pivot found on the last drive of the unit; a plastic gear set is frequently rotated from one side to another by the electric motor.An actuator can become faulty if the plastic gear set turns out to be fragile and it breaks.

How do I know if I have a bad actuator?

Signs You Need A New Blend Door Actuator

1. Knocking. Knocking sounds can almost always be attributed to a failing blend door actuator.
2. Clicking.
3. Any Other Strange Noises.
4. Inconsistent Airflow.
5. Inconsistent Temperature.
6. Wrong Temperature.

What does the actuator do in a Chevy Impala?

But when heat is not desired, the blend door actuators direct that airflow away from the heater core. There are also actuators to direct air to the dash vents, floor vents and windshield vents depending which setting is selected.

How many actuators does a Chevy Impala have?

The Impala is equipped with dual climate control and up to three actuators. When they malfunction, drivers witness loud “clacking” or “clicking” noises from under the dash.

How much does an actuator cost?

The average cost ranges from $100 to $400 for an HVAC blend door actuator replacement in your vehicle.

Why is my car blowing hot air on one side and cold air on the other?

Due to the design of dual AC systems, low refrigerant is the leading cause of drastic temperature difference from one side of the dash to the other. In most cases after the proper charge of Freon is in the car, the temp will blow equally as cold like it should on BOTH sides!

How much is an actuator for a Chevy Impala?

Chevrolet Impala HVAC Air Door Actuator Replacement Cost Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $453 and $572 while parts are priced at $75.

Where is the heater blend door actuator located?

The blend door actuator is typically located closer to the heater core and evaporator than the mode door.

Why do Impalas click?

If You hear a clicking noise under the dash of Your Chevy Impala that is most commonly a problem with a component in the HVAC system for the car. It could be a blend door actuator, or the blower motor itself having a problem.

Is there a recall on 2012 Chevy Impala?

Recall no. GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.

How much does it cost to replace an air actuator?

What does the blend door actuator do on a 2015 Chevy Impala?

Pick Up In-Store. I bought this blend door actuator for a 2015 Chevrolet Impala. This actuator is the one that adjust where the air is blowing out from (defrost, face, feet, etc.)

What is wrong with my air damper actuator?

Since this actuator is near the air inlet, it may be that you picked up some crud – rotten leaves, bird doo, mosquito guts, etc – that has gummed up the damper and is causing it to stick which in turn is causing the actuator to fail. For sure, your results make it clear the root cause is somewhere other than the actuator. HTH.

Why is my actuator making a clicking noise?

When the controller senses this, it’s supposed to stop sending power to the actuator. My theory is that yours never senses the current surge and keeps sending power to the motor until the gears inside the actuator fail resulting in the clicking.

What happens when the actuator gets to its limit?

When the actuator gets to its limit (all the way open or closed), the motor will stall and the current will surge. When the controller senses this, it’s supposed to stop sending power to the actuator.