I have a 2014 grand cherokee, my driver side works fine but my passenger side doesn't get as cold as the driver side and I have it on sync. Also if im driving long distance with ac on after a while the ac starts getting a bit warm. What could that be?

Thank you for posting!

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Good video but do not need to pop out those 2 little bottom plastic bottons.

First off… thank you, I really appreciate your walkthrough and it helped me get to the actuator…but I am still having an issue. My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee started blowing room temp air on the passenger side…driver side is fine TG, but I’m in Florida and it’s too hot to have AC issues! So I checked the blend door actuator and yes…the plastic gear broke off at the stop…and even though I didn’t need it I decided to replace both the actuator motor and the gear with new OEM parts just to be done with it for under $50. So I believe I installed the parts correctly, it can only go in one-way right? Before I installed it tho, I manually tested the door first and it moves freely…I also tested the motor and let it dangle while I powered on the car…I tried holdingon to it to see if some resistance would stop it like the gear stop is supposed to do right? Wrong…that motor did not feel like it was going to stop, or am I missing something here? Shouldn’t it stop with some resistance? Anyway…I really had no other alternative other than to just install and test it …and so I did just that and I’m pretty sure I installed it correctly…it can only go in one way right? I slipped on the gear to the inner gear 1st…with the large tooth to the large gap…then adjusted the actuator/stem to line up and screwed it down. I’m wondering if this is the point where I didn’t line it up correctly somehow. So after installing the actuator/gear and removing battery power for 30 min to recalibrate…I cranked it up and all I can hear from the actuator was a loud clicking noise like the plastic gear just sheared off the stop again! I don’t think I need to pull it off again to figure that out as its exactly the same…cold air on the driver and room temp on the passenger side. I’m puzzled as to why when I crank up the heat on the passenger side that works with no problem…it just doesn’t get cold when I crank it down! I don’t wanna give up yet my bruthas…any help would be appreciated….thx again

Dude I think this is exactly what just happened to my jeep! I also live in Denver, so thanks for posting receipt! I am going to 104th parts department today!

1. Must have tool: Harbor Freight, PITTSBURGH Ratcheting Right Angle Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set, 8 Piece $2.99 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (under passenger seat for 20 mins.) to recalibrate the blend door actuator system.

Does the position of the gear on the actuator matter? It came off as I was pulling the whole thing out.

How long did this job take you entirely? I’m debating on whether to do this at home, versus taking it to the local mechanic.

I know this video is old but thank you for this. I love my 2011 GC Laredo! 200k miles and she is finally starting to fall apart a bit. Maintenance is key!

Swapped it out with success from this video but the heat on my passenger side doesn’t get as hot as my drivers side. Did I miss something or should I try resetting the battery again?

Why did you remove the bottom and side panel? It did not seem like they were in your way. Did I miss something?

best video about this issue on the internet.

Thanks for the post. Been dealing with this problem for awhile. It worked!! Great tutorial. My knuckles got banged up but it was worth it

AC blows pretty even on both sides but not as cold on passenger side

This literally happened to my wifes Jeep tonight, thanks for making the video.

Didn't work. Where is this "gasket" you speak of? But I do have a lot of weed spray on me. At least I have that. Got a HDX 1 gallon

God I dont want to do this.

Just want to add something important. Always try to move gears by your hand before you put new gear or new actuator. Like in my case the door was jammed and it was hell of a work to make it move. More things needs to be taken appart so you can stick your hand and push from inside. Still very tight but possible. Rubber get melted on this things

Thanks for the details man. Trying this tomorrow and I 've been dreading it. Passenger side was easy but I fear this one lol

Thank you Pat !! The calibration method worked perfect !! Passenger side broken gear. No more giving a mechanic 125 bucks. This is the 3rd time. Decided to give it a go myself. A whole 8 dollars. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks again bro !

This is how I removed that screw. kzbin.infovFdX_1H2aAo?feature=share

$185 an hour to calibrate and $250 to diagnose it for their self oh they told me 2 hours to do it as well.

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I thought of this method too but I just wanted to watch others do it first so I could make sure that it won't explode 🤣

Mine makes a clicking noise for 8 or 9 minutes on start up. Til I get the part can I disconnect so I don't have to listen to the racket? Will I still be able to use my defrost?

I used motor oil on my finger works fine.

Is this gonna be generally the same for a 2016 chrysler 300?

What is the name of the part that the actuator gear (female) slides on to(male)? This is broken on my passenger side.

Great video. Thank you for posting. Made the entire process very easy. Took less than an hour.

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to make it! I'm currently replacing the actuator on my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I noticed on the actuator itself, there is an arrow pointing in the direction of the gear shaft, is this significant with respect to alignment? Thanks!

Pat, last year I referenced your video to replace my driver-side blend door actuator, very helpful! This time I have an issue with my mode door actuator and was hoping you knew if it is located on the driver or passenger side? At 3:33 in this video I see there's another "pink dot" up and to the right of the passenger blend door actuator. Is that the mode door actuator?

How do you calibrate the actuator?

How do you calibrate the actuator???

I’m just now seeing this! Life saver lol

Thank you my issue exactly!

Very helpful!!! I've been trying to troubleshoot what was causing it to work on one side and not the other like in your situation and this was my answer!! Now I just need to find a place to work on it when it's not 100 degrees outside. Thank you!

How did you calibrate the blend door

oil is going to damage the runner o ring. silicone lubricant instead

Did you have to line up the gear in the correct spot or no

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I did this but the passenger side which I replaced does not go to cold air when the temp is moved to cold. The driver side works as before. Did I get the cogs in the wrong position when I put the new piece in place? Is that possible to screw that up? Before I take it all apart again, I hope someone else can advise me. (Don)

Got my gear at NAPA if that helps. 2 of them in a box for about $30.

lmao the girl thinks you are talking to her

I’m so glad people like you take the time to make these videos on the most random shit because I have been able to fix so many things watching KZbin videos on things like this. I feel like I don’t contribute enough because once I figure something out I’m onto the next I don’t wanna go back and break it and make a video about how I fixed it lol thanks

Hm thanks!! I got silicone and machine oil. Perfect..

Thanks for the step by step! From part # to what to expect. Great video!

Solid video and awesome help with the tools. Did job in 1.5 hours

I usually buy the parts online and take my cars to the Goodyear Store close to me and they only charge me labor. I paid $30 for the gears and accutator on Amazon. They will charge me $210 just to install my parts. So I am going to attempt this install myself to save $210 but if not then I'll just let them do it. I usually buy my parts and have the store put them on which is always saved me more money than the dealership. Wish me luck!