God bless you big homie. One extra thing I wanna add for anyone leaving it in there and just turning it; make sure you disconnect the wire harness after it’s opened just in case it decides to reset itself like mine did 🥴
@carlosjimz4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing the actuators , I turn mine with a small locking pliers and a coin, without removing the actuator, unplugged the connector and that's it, air to the vents again
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea.
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@markmaverick53623 жыл бұрын
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@ombatexec Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Max and Nicole! My '03 TB has the same problem. If I go that far, I'll probably replace the actuator but at least your method is a great workaround th beat the heat temporarily. Nice instructions!
@elsucko65975 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial, thanks for posting! Had PCM reset from dealer and that actuator stopped working on my wife's 04 Trailblazer. It was a pain to get to.
@gregespinoza11284 жыл бұрын
I broke a butter knife halfway down the blade it worked wonderfully to open actuator. Was able to reach it without taking dash panels off, only the bottom panel. Also don't forget to disconnect wire so it don't reset to close. Thanks for video nice temporary fix
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Good tips
@danielcortes99605 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it’s really well explained step by step on how to fix the problem. I have the same problem myself and now I know what to do 🙏🏼
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
Great. I appreciate your compliment and I hope you solve your problem. Let me know how it goes!
@rrblackkat6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! I have a 2002 trailblazer with the same problem defrost and vent actuators are both bad was in there and got defrost working but it stopped again. Going back in and doing it your way.
@maxandnicole6 ай бұрын
Thats great man. I'm happy this old video is still helpful!
@ahmedfadali40645 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, I tried to reach the actuator in my TB but couldn't, you gave me a good way to do it.
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome brother. Glad it helped.
@carlcurtice79143 жыл бұрын
We worked on our '03 Trailblazer last weekend for this same issue. We couldn't get to the top actuator, so we started the TB, moved the actuator gear with a big screwdriver, then unplugged the wires. No we have in your face vents for A/C without having to replace the actuator, and we can control speed and temp with the control panel.
@patriot16853 ай бұрын
Dude, you're tragic BUT you taught me something, thanks for sharing this
@DanielHernandez-pr4gy Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing properly where it’s located with screws and the wiring I thought it was more difficult so I suffered all last summer without a/c just cause I thought it was to difficult
@maxandnicole Жыл бұрын
No Problem
@415n3 Жыл бұрын
Great info. did this & unplugged the actuator and vent works. The problem I'm having is that it resets back to defrost only when the truck is restarted.
@maxandnicole Жыл бұрын
Either you got KnightRider or it sounds like you unplugged the wrong actuator
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang8854 жыл бұрын
Wow fascinating! I was delivering fruit for my job and the AC had to work. One shop replaced the fan clutch. Nothing. Brought to dealer - a week later - and they replaced the fan clutch with a GM part. haha. $1600 and still NO ac. You would think the dealer would know how to fix it. Dang! Now you show the secret of the actuator moving. thanks
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
It's a common problem too. I hate how dealers love to rip people off.
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang8854 жыл бұрын
@@maxandnicole Just got back from driving 350 miles. I forgot to check my condenser again. But when I got up north - I checked the condenser - the hoses - the accumulator - all HOT. haha. So my AC is totally busted. What happened is the dealer did NOT do the PCM update as per the TSB - since it got "cancelled" in 2008 - and so the mechanic wrote, "not sure if the update will improve the HVAC." So then people say - if you don't get the PCM Hvac module update then the fan clutch will bust again. haha. Oh well... tomorrow the dealer promised to give me free labor for redoing the rear differential cover. They claimed to have refilled the fluid - and fix the gasket leak. Since it was still leaking - then I checked the fill plug and of course it's all rust welded and stripped out - rounded out. Oops. So I ordered a new differential cover. Hopefully it will fit.
@miamorpetunia75513 жыл бұрын
thanks for your help you just saved my life greetings from chicago
@Trumpallthewayperiod4 ай бұрын
Max. You are a riot. You sound just like me. I enjoyed 😂 that
@maxandnicole4 ай бұрын
Trump all the way! I love it ❤
@Trumpallthewayperiod4 ай бұрын
@@maxandnicole amen brother! Nov 5th the shit stops right here and it stops right now. DJT
@thugzbunny51635 жыл бұрын
What I ended up doing is the actuator next to the broken one (floor vent actuator) has the same size power plug. Unplug the working actuator plug and plug it into the broken one and it opened the vent door so I unplugged it when it opened, keeping it in the open position and now it blows through the front dash. This however will not work if the actuator itself is damaged/broken.
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea. Clever.
@kaymidd97924 ай бұрын
Definitely works..Genius tip
@erickespinoza76062 жыл бұрын
Did this, worked for a year, got a new battery and it reset but someone said you can use a flat stick or bar and reach it through the underside of the steering wheel
@rickjames1179 Жыл бұрын
Love how simple and easy the trail blazer is Phillips n 10mm sockets most of the time
@maxandnicole Жыл бұрын
Exactly. "I'm Rick James b**" lol
@rickjames1179 Жыл бұрын
@@maxandnicole forget who you thought I was
@rickjames1179 Жыл бұрын
I’m Rick James bitch
@leeisenberg4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Should NOT have to replace a part OR do all this crap just b/c u replace/disconnect the battery; Mercy. Thanks again - take care.
@KOLORADOXx5 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on this particular problem! Thank you!
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I am glad this helped you.
@chickennugget32325 жыл бұрын
good vid i have an 04 tb. and same prob. ill give a shot love your vids. thanks....
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
@@chickennugget3232 awesome 😁
@jdoesmadden96815 жыл бұрын
Nice Trailblazer you have there! Also that avalanche in front of you looks prety sick!
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
Thx. You have a good eye...i didn't notice the avalanche, it's not mine tho.
@jdoesmadden96815 жыл бұрын
@@maxandnicole You're welcome
@CH-rt8qw4 жыл бұрын
Great vid my dude. I have an 02 and no air coming out of front vents. Read online somewhere to hop in, turn the ignition but don't start vehicle, wait 2 minutes. Actuators reset themselves in mine and air started blowing through the vents. Might be luck but gets no easier.
@hawkeyesm134 жыл бұрын
Good tip. Hopefully that helps some other people. It didn't work for mine.
@peytonbreeland4683 жыл бұрын
I’ll try right now I have this problem
@peytonbreeland4683 жыл бұрын
It didn’t work. I heard pops coming from the climate control control area but I guess it’s just broke
@CH-rt8qw3 жыл бұрын
@@peytonbreeland468 Yeah sometimes I still hear it clicking but that did seem to work for mine. Sorry to hear it didn't for you.
@peytonbreeland4683 жыл бұрын
@@CH-rt8qw nah here’s the funny thing. Now it will only blow out the defrost. As to blowing out the leg vent
@mexicanamericancebu4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! Chevy tried to charge me $1100 dollars to change it
@haroldcounts474 жыл бұрын
This was definitely a good how to video.my 2002 trail blazer has the same problem.i think I'll give a shot at fixing it.thanks again
@DestroyandKreate5 жыл бұрын
Yasssss! Finally in a manner I understand! Thank you so much!
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
U are welcome!
@damonfinken2 жыл бұрын
"Look up and see one, that's not the one. Look up and there's another one. That's the one". I love how it explains absolutely nothing as the first one has no desription... which also doesn't describe the other one... But hilariously... THAT'S THE ONE! EUREKA! Wait... what are we looking at?
@chavomisterioso3 жыл бұрын
I am just wondering if your wife initially was like.. I don't want you doing car repair videos on our channel.. then that video is the one that blows up 😁
@maxandnicole2 жыл бұрын
Lmao you are funny. Gave me a good laugh.
@fahimhasnain4 жыл бұрын
I will follow your advise on my Chevy blazer 2008 for same issue
@FernandoFlores-ry2iw3 жыл бұрын
Hey thank you so much you fixed my car!
@flacoortiz24174 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video it help me out with my problem thanks bro 🙏
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that this helped you.
@theresazeth39884 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!! Thank you! I'll be doing this tomorrow!
@PatriotCoinRings5 жыл бұрын
"First because it's so hot, i'm parking in the shade and get a beer"...Hey come on, that would be my first priority!
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Lol, gotta have your head on straight. Some people just don't know how to prioritize!
@PatriotCoinRings3 жыл бұрын
@Valentino Ethan I'll have to check it out.
@Perfectdancing5 жыл бұрын
Man I can’t thank u enough for this video. I watched it 4X’s and red all the comments. I was left in the dark when you fingered the valve to open it. I got the actuator off now I’m not sure how to open it manually. I can barley see much but what exactly am I feeling for???
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome bro, I'm sorry i haven't replied to your comment. I hope you were able to figure it out. In case you haven't, the plastic piece is like a gear, so you need to turn the recieving end where you took off the actuator.
@Perfectdancing4 жыл бұрын
Max and Nicole Thanks for the response. Although I was quite frustrated after taking everything apart and trying to figure out the finally piece, I did turn the gear your speaking of & reinstalled the actuator. Once I turned on the AC & it blew out cool air 🥶I was so excited. I screamed like a won a million dollars. I put everything back together & sold my truck the next day 😁
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
@@Perfectdancing that's great man. Glad it worked out for you.
@nicknoneya26044 жыл бұрын
You don't need to remove the instrument panel cover, just the kick panel. Saves a lot of unpluging!
@eleazarrosales50124 жыл бұрын
How can you explain me please
@jmurguia58314 жыл бұрын
Eleazar Rosales .....just take off bottom panel under the steering wheel, not the whole top panel. He only took that off cause he was changing the radio too, there’ll be some screws that hold both together but you’ll only pull off the bottom part...
@eleazarrosales50124 жыл бұрын
@@jmurguia5831 thank you 👌
@eleazarrosales50124 жыл бұрын
@@jmurguia5831 thank you very much . I fixed my car A/C by myself I just buy the part 60 dollars .my A/C Works good, i never reset anything .thank you 😊
@jmurguia58314 жыл бұрын
Eleazar Rosales ......glad that worked out for you! 🙌🏽
@dougcornwall30465 жыл бұрын
How did you manually turn the valve without taking out the actuator?
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
I did end up taking the actuator off. But it is possible to turn the metal dial on the outside without removing the actuator. I just didn't have a tool that would fit in the opening.
@miguelare35 жыл бұрын
@@maxandnicole do you recall the part number for the actuator? Also was it the vent actuator?
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
@@miguelare3 srry, didn't get the part number.
@briannaherrera67804 жыл бұрын
What about the rear middle ac? This video helped with the front but I lot the back in the process
@cakins085 жыл бұрын
Did you really need to remove the top dash to reach it?
@hawkeyesm135 жыл бұрын
You should be able to reach the actuator without removing the top dash. At the time, I was also removing the radio. Also, removing the dash gives you a little more working space and light
@manuelfernandez8625 жыл бұрын
Yes
@fastaslightfiber25345 жыл бұрын
Top dash has to be pulled on Silverado
@MrSamuel24005 жыл бұрын
Going to fix mine this weekend this helps thanks so much
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Right on.
@Trumpallthewayperiod4 ай бұрын
So i have an 09 envoy gmc and i cant get cool air to the floor and the defrost and actually the side dash vents that defrost the door glass by each mirror.
@jazzmen_mke3 жыл бұрын
Have same problem, I took old one out and put new one in but it’s not working. Do I have to put that white wing thing in a certain way or it doesn’t matter?
@louisshade8624 Жыл бұрын
very helpfull thank u so much really enjoyed that goona go do it now thank
@Nytellem5 жыл бұрын
Ok so basically I lma just need to take it to a mechanic lmaoo
@Danny-th7yo5 жыл бұрын
My reaction after seeing the video😂😂
@treyivey54315 жыл бұрын
No! U just have to be mechanically inclined
@demarques19115 жыл бұрын
🤣
@mmafox10184 жыл бұрын
Or spend a fraction of the price on tools and just replicate what he did
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Don't be intimidated. Once you have your own set of hand tools you can save a lot of money on simple repairs. It is worth it and You can do it!
@leeisenberg4 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to PREVENT this from happening again, just unplug the wiring from the actuator?
@waltersmart18244 жыл бұрын
My 03 trailblazer did this after replacing one of the coils !
@masseyboys50064 жыл бұрын
Mine too! I’m going to try this
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
I think this happens to most of them when you disconnect the battery.
@miguelbarrera49544 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem but I don’t know 🤷🏼♂️ because I change battery 🔋 trying
@carlostorres65207 ай бұрын
Una pregunta,no se podría poner el actuador que si funciona por el que no funciona, aunque ya no funcione defrost?
@ehollifield11812 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the videos and awesome information, I'm having slight the same problem as you ,my front vents are blowing air but the left side (driver) vents blow warm air ,the passenger side vent is cold ,do you suspect its a closed front driver vent thats causing this problem? I'm gonna tear the whole dash apart anyways and get to the problem!
@jayhoww72494 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max. Informative.
@johngomez50365 жыл бұрын
ES MUY IMPORTANTE, LO Q NOS E SEÑAN EN ESTA APLICACION, GRACIAS Y DIOS LOS BENDIGA POR TODO.
@leroybrown61184 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, but I kinda lost you when you said that's the one right there. My question is, how far in the dashboard is it and roughly where is located? Would you say Straight up behind the stereo somewhere? Please help me identify the location. I have this problem.
@whatthe24585 жыл бұрын
Do you think it could be fixed by reaching up from under the dash? Maybe just removing the bottom without taking the entire dash off
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
I think you may be able to. but It is in a tight spot so it's best to make as much space as possible to work.
@chuchocachanilla94854 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ,, i have a saturn l300 with that problem so im going to try fix it following your instructions (excuse my english its so basic , so i hope you understandme what im writing jaja,) thankyouuuu
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Cool, let me know if it works out!
@Nytellem5 жыл бұрын
Damn I thought this was going to be a quick duck but ima have to literally become the mechanic or find one. I’m afraid I won’t know how to put it all back together cause in reality I don’t know what I’ll be doing.
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
No, you can definitely do it. Once you get started it's not very difficult and it's good experience for you to work on your own car 👍🏻
@amendozapr2 жыл бұрын
What size flat head did you use to turn the piece on the actuator?
@VICTOR1966ism2 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old tutorial but I'm experiencing the same problem with my Trailblazer, question can you reach the actuator from the top if I remove the dash board or just underneath to turn the valve?.
@maxandnicole2 жыл бұрын
No, it's gotta be done from underneath. I'd you remove the dash above, there will still be steel in the way
@Backdoe_taz Жыл бұрын
I have a 05 Chevy ext and my ac works fine for the front but in the 2nd and 3rd row they only blow to the feet
@glenzabriskie39524 жыл бұрын
Was wondering if you went to all that trouble why you didn't replace it? \
@TopdogPlayz4 жыл бұрын
Can you help me figure out how to get the headrest off? Mine is stuck and the seat belt is locked on it
@jessicahupp8245 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for making this video! It's been so damn hot wout my blowers working! Tried several times to reset it, wouldn't work😭Watched your video,and boom it worked🙂So just wanted to say thanks for saving me butt tons of $$$🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💖💖
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling!
@jeffytodd42612 жыл бұрын
I drove mine down the interstate outside pressure will push to vent open
@ibrahimasadibrahimibrahim45595 жыл бұрын
man plz advice me i have the 2004 model ist came with ac filter i found no scrow and no filter any were
@manuelfernandez8625 жыл бұрын
Dow of globebox take of the globebox in sade up is the airefilter Cabin .
@tonymicheletti13915 жыл бұрын
That repair just paid for itself... just sell all them spare parts you pulled... :)
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Lolol
@CinematicTouchProductions2 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem, can you please tell me what is 30 seconds when you say 7 30 seconds what does the 30 seconds p part mean?
@maxandnicole Жыл бұрын
7/32"
@Titolicious2 жыл бұрын
when you removed the vent did you need to disconnect or unscrew anything, or just pulled the vent out? thanks
@maxandnicole2 жыл бұрын
When you say vent are you referring to the actuator? If so, then yes it needs to be unsrewed. I think. It's been a while.
@cordaijennings64192 жыл бұрын
Is it the one all the way at top in middle
@rachaelchristensen58804 жыл бұрын
If the clutch is kicking on and I still have warm air coming out could it still be a fuse or relay
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Not likely. If the air is blowing warm then. Check if you have enough refrigerant, you may need to add some.
@stevestarr63953 жыл бұрын
Thanks man but my problem is dash vents always on and have defrost but no floor heat?!
@bertapacheco59363 жыл бұрын
I have The dame isue 2004 trailblazer did you Fox your problem
@bertapacheco59363 жыл бұрын
2004 trailblazer dash vents always work. And defrosy Works Well but. No floor air
@stevestarr63953 жыл бұрын
@@bertapacheco5936 Not yet but from what J hear it’s an actuator.
@jjmccloud5 жыл бұрын
So I wonder if I go through the trouble to do this and when I restart the car if it goes back closed or something lol idk why mine stopped working and if it's bad or needs reset it just quit blowing air out the vents 1 day and I can't remember if I had unhooked the battery or not lol it may have ran dead but I can't remember
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
It will not close again. The part is broken. It needs to be replaced.
@jonathanlodge21484 жыл бұрын
Mine will work on face vents when I pull the fuse for the ac. But doing so, heat is blown not ac
@bottomeline3 жыл бұрын
How many hours did it take to replace it?
@bradb46203 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to figure out how to fix my temp issue. My vents blow correctly but the right side temp won't go from cold to warm
@76629online3 жыл бұрын
Same shit, different servo.
@louisballesteros79335 жыл бұрын
Thnx 4 posting
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
Your welcome 😁
@rockymoney77422 жыл бұрын
It becomes a problem in the winter time when your defrost no longer works and your windows need defrosting
@cjb.4590 Жыл бұрын
So I did this but it keeps closing again every time I turn off the car and turn it back on. Once the car is back on its back closed!!!🤷🏽♂️ I used a quarter to turn mine!
@maxandnicole Жыл бұрын
I would suggest disconnecting the actuator once you've turned it or replaced the part entirely
@cjb.4590 Жыл бұрын
@@maxandnicole Yeah I just removed the whole thing. Close it from the top and keep it pushing! Thx bro!👍🏽
@shawncollins6379 Жыл бұрын
You were able to turn it with a quarter? I didn’t take mine off, and tried using a coin (penny, nickel) to turn it, but the coins kept getting cut up. It wasn’t budging for me. Any tips?
@maxandnicole Жыл бұрын
@@shawncollins6379 try unplugging the actuator. The power running to it may be causing resistance.
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang8854 жыл бұрын
You could replace it but any time your battery is disconnected for repairs - Oops - same problem over again. Just get rid of it! Leave it open and manually close the vents - no problem - like you're doing. thanks
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Smart. That's right. This seems to be pretty common.
@juanmesa83772 жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo logre quitar el actuador roto
@rickwolfe27044 ай бұрын
Does the luver come out?
@rickwolfe27044 ай бұрын
Of the vents?
@robhalley43235 жыл бұрын
if I had a fxing dollar for the number of times I've pulled that dash apart I'd have myself 2 trailblazers
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
I feel you. Lol
@estebanrexach54224 жыл бұрын
Did u leave it unplug and did u srew it back
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
I did screw it back. I also plugged it back in, though it doesn't matter. The piece is no good and won't turn plugged in or not.
@bonecrazy76873 жыл бұрын
Will this blow air through all my front vents after fixing it ?
@bonecrazy76873 жыл бұрын
I have a 07 Tb
@gsxmafia45792 жыл бұрын
Could this be the reason the ac clicks and no air comes out
@jackgauthier56245 жыл бұрын
my problem too
@SINRYTUBE4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you very much brother God bless you
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome
@manuelfernandez8625 жыл бұрын
The second escrub are very dificult for take of .
@shanemorgan31733 жыл бұрын
I'm getting cold out of my passenger side and blowing heat out driver side.. why
@elcomandante92993 жыл бұрын
Whatever the reason that sounds expensive.
@chinoperez4224 жыл бұрын
Do u have rear vents too ?
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
No.
@kcstafford79973 жыл бұрын
Going to all that trouble why don't you just change the switch????
@lorenklein80932 жыл бұрын
This COULD HAVE been an EXCEPTIONAL video if you would have had someone else holding the camera to keep it in focus and looking at the subject at hand. Five Stars anyway!
@josecabrera32458 ай бұрын
Legend
@ryansgary1154 жыл бұрын
Thank you so man for posting this I appreciate it so much it solved the issue my blazer is old didn’t want to put money into it appreciate it so much awsome video u made it look so easy I killed myself what a tight area that is in 👍🏻
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Yea, it is tight. Glad you got it working tho.
@karenvanderwall6693 жыл бұрын
I wish the guys who does these videos would use a pencil to point to what they are talking of
@dirtydoesink84572 жыл бұрын
So your a/c works, got it.
@davidmorgan34835 жыл бұрын
What if u need to use your defrost
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
With this fix, the front vents always remain open. So if you turn on the defrost it will still work but the front vents will be open at the same time. If you want to shut the front vents off, at any time, you have close them with the small dials located next to each vent. Or find a replacement actuator.
@trevorkenney26022 жыл бұрын
Timestamp 5:06
@brucelee54467 ай бұрын
I did exactly this and it didnt work i even put a new one in
@MrFlashRacing4 жыл бұрын
Did anyone notice that the vent selector was set to the floor. Hmmmm.
@krgofrdm3 жыл бұрын
The most painful how to video I’ve ever watched.
@bobbyruiz71245 жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@maxandnicole4 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@brittdavid85915 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot...
@maxandnicole5 жыл бұрын
Np
@camronr32862 ай бұрын
If you going to take it apart replace it . Taking it apart is the most time consuming