2011 Grand caravan heater control replacement.

Replace heater controls without breaking shit.

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

You failed to mention on the onset WHY you had to change the controls (always mention this), what symptoms led you to think that control panel needed replacement, what sounds, visuals, etc. led you to that diagnosis and need to replace. That's quite important to youtube viewers about an issue.

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Gee, thanks Dad. I don't need to tell anyone anything. As I stated, the purpose of the video was simply to show the proper way to remove it because the other videos on this were destroying the dash. Get your nose out of the air and mind your business. I don't give a fuck about KZbin and the normal people who wanted to know why I changed it just asked me...... And I answered.

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

So Hot-diggity-dog-diggity Ooh what you done to me? I was not as bitter as you are an old man with a mentality issue. If you failed to mention WHY you had to change the controls, it could have helped others and doing a youtube video doesn't make you a mechanic or a celebrity. Asking why you needed a replacement is common and I'll try my best not be bea jerk about the matter as you've been. Others will see the hate in your as well. If how you acted normal, I don't want to visit a sanitarium to visit you. Thanks for the complements and I appreciate it, even though you never answered the questions others wanted to know. And, I didn't have to curse once to show my illiteracy. I suggest that you do the video over and this time what needed to be done. Oh, and I appreciated your video. I just wanted to comment on what you left out which is important to ALL. Good day... 8-)

[@gabrielh5937]

@@hotdognonesky3766 why did you change it bud? My dash so to speak is blank. Acts like no power

[@hotdognonesky3766]

@@gabrielh5937 The fan control was acting up. It was doing strange things to the speed of the fan.

[@mrdorkomatic]

Thank you! I have had a vent stuck closed for years on my 2013 and now I can see how to take that apart to fix! You are the best!

[@hvacworkshop4791]

Really appreciate your video, it helped me do my panel fix. Add on the repair, you can REPAIR it instead of replace. I dropped 1/2 spoon of alcohol, spin back-forth, and then blow with air compressor. And, it worked.

[@MrsLynn106]

Done, done, and done!! Yay!! Less time than making a bed. By the time I changed my covers and sheets on the bed, the hubby was walking through the door. Works great. 👍

[@kellyardan4281]

Thanks man! This is one thing we haven't had to mess with on these vans yet. Your video came in clutch. Also, killer commentary! Thanks again!

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Kelly Ardan, glad it worked for you. This stuff is the best thing about KZbin.

[@josephtbienias3984]

Excellent video, easy to do, saving lots of money.

[@stevegadbaw6693]

Thanks for saving me a ton of money literally just replaced mine in 20° weather in 15 minutes

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Awesome! Glad to hear that!

[@Donoprez]

Steve Gadbaw my friend how much do you paid for the replacement parts???

[@unlistedvideo2164]

Thanks!! Almost broke mine then I found this video.

[@eselover21]

This is the best only video I found that was very helpful. U made look so easy. Thanks bro. For sharing....💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@olaflofthus984]

Thanks Hotdog, great video! If you put the flat blade screwdriver inside the vent and pull you can loosen it without marring the chrome strip. I had conduit punch the right side (No defrost!) and the circuit board popped out of the clip so I just popped it back in and it works again.

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

You failed to mention HOW the screwdriver removes the panel trim. Did you slide in the screwdriver above the directional fins as not to crack them? Did you push the screwdriver parallel to the ground and upward? It's important when dealing with plastic not to create a second or third issue.

[@MrsLynn106]

You had us laughing. My husband is about to go out and fix mine. I am hoping that mine will be choo'chooing again soon.

[@comm2531]

Hey thanks for that video. I need to buy a controller and i see ebay sells a few but used. I hope they work. Secondly, i changed a blending valve, mechanic ran a scan and suspects controller issue because scanner read the opening and closing of targets were off. Im going to try this and thanks for your very helpful video.

[@DanTheManIOM]

and this is what I needed, one year to the freakin day ! Hotdog You are Awesome !

[@DanTheManIOM]

Going to the boneyard on Saturday to get this, mine vents are cracked by the previous owner

[@hotdognonesky3766]

DanTheManIOM Glad I could help sir!

[@Tumusica311]

Buy a trim tool kit,plastic wont hurt it 👍 Also if you pull gently the chrome from the bottom side and then you do the same with the black piece it will come off without breaking.

[@osamahmood1678]

It is really helpful video, explains easily how to replace heater controller

[@karenjenkins405]

Osama Hmood

[@dl4065]

Thanks so much for the video. I did figure out once the radio is out you can push from behind to get the chrome piece out.

[@andrewburns9527]

I've been looking for this video for a long time. Thanks for doing this!

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Andrew Burns Glad to do it. I hope it helps!

[@renanmedice9550]

If equipped with the manual temperature control (MTC) system, press and hold the Rear Wipe/Wash and Recirculation buttons for at least five seconds. If equipped with the automatic temperature control (ATC) systen, simultaneously press and hold the Power and Recirculation buttons on the A/C-heater control for at least five seconds. The MTC A/C-heater control Rear Wipe/Wash button light emitting diode (LED) and Recirculation button LED, or the ATC A/C-heater control Delay and Recirculation graphics will begin to flash when the calibration procedure has begun.

[@MrGolddenboy]

How much was the replacement part

[@DukesStone]

Thanks Renan, you just saved me a stack of cash.

[@danielbass2895]

Rear Wipe/Wash button??

[@renanmedice9550]

I try this and work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@geraldanderson8871]

Not always the case , I just recently lost my heat , on my Grand Caravan , had it to Garage, changed that unit , u just did in the film , still didn’t work , couldn’t find the problem , tried another Garage Chysler Dodge , Garage, was in for 6 Days , finally found it was the Cluster, .$2200 later, i

[@bruceblovsky4426]

Big help man thanks

[@garywill6340]

Hotdog noneskyn nice shout out to Avi. Get it chooch'n and if it is chooch'n fix it till it ain't

[@hotdognonesky3766]

AVE! LOL

[@garywill6340]

@@hotdognonesky3766 I can thank autocorrect for my tragic defeat

[@garywill6340]

AvE

[@hotdognonesky3766]

@@garywill6340 I figured that was the culprit.

[@sefiben7037]

I have problem , when i turn the a/c on, the passenger side is hot and driver side cold ?!

[@geosank]

Hello is anyone still out there on the subject? Does the new control panel cycle through without prompting by a external gizmo

[@gkz871]

Question: May I open the control inside, change some bulbs, my controller can't see the light when night, it's not easy to switch the wind port, thank you!

[@bshortell9]

Appreciate the video, I had issues the the door actuators but lost power to the driver's side. I noticed the blinking defrost light in the bottom right after the new install in your video. Did this fix your problem or did you still have issues with the hot/cold change? That's how my 2012 grand caravan started with the problem. The actuator was missing teeth in one of the gears and the flashing light began with the "clicking noise".

[@hotdognonesky3766]

This fixed my issue. It was the blower control that was my problem.

[@bshortell9]

@@hotdognonesky3766 Thanks for responding.

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

Brad, mine is the same issue (hot cold out different dual controls to cover both sides), and the clattering/fast clicking as if the gear or damaged gear is the issue).

[@barlowmath]

What were the symptoms for you to do this repair? My heater blows warm for a little while, then blows cold on both the driver's and passenger's side. Looking at the temp gauges, I do not believe it to be a thermostat problem. I though maybe the valve that controls the water flow through the heater core, but I can not find that valve on the van or online looking for parts. Thanks for your help and the video.

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Mine was a blower issue. It kept stopping at random times.

[@barlowmath]

@@hotdognonesky3766 okay. Thanks for the reply.

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

Perhaps if you're having "blending of the warm/cold air" issue, you may think it be the "blending actuator?" Someone tell me if this is correct, or what was the solution (part to replace).

[@maverickdezic8980]

@@jerrymontalbano3222 Did u fix the van I got same issue

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

Maverick, yes. When I put the new blending actuator in, there's no more clicking and resolved the issue. I don't know if it's related, but thereafter, I cleared the ECM codes, and since I replaced the actuator in May, I am unable to see DTC Codes (electronic module which expresses if there's an issue in the EVAP system and my meter reads yellow light and EVAP. I have been unable to get all the system to ok everything for an inspection sticker which failed in May. I ran the car since then, for hundreds of miles for the car's computer system to register all codes during driving. I was told to drive the car for about 100-200 miles for that to happen, but thus far it hasn't because I'm retired and don't travel anywhere or work so limited use of my car. A couple of mechanics told me that it would be the solution to get the car's system to pick up all the checked codes (all sensors) and return to normal. It hasn't happened yet. I'm a bit frustrated. Perhaps a ECM FUSE?

[@lightningsmokerXx]

Is the reason this was replaced because the air location buttons were not working ...ie (windshield, floor, directly at you, mix of directly at you and floor ) or was it because the heater knobs werent working? I ask because my 2012 the heat and ac work fine on every setting but the floor...so i was thinking i needed to change 1 of the 3 blend door actuators , but now i am wondering if this is what i need to change? My fan speed also works perfectly when i dial it up higher or lower , the only thing that doesn't work is when i set the hot or cold towards the floor, otherwise it all works perfect.

[@hotdognonesky3766]

This was just fan control, nothing to do with selecting where the air was coming from

[@hitmanultra]

Thank you for the video. I have a 2017 Dodge GC w/manual climate control (knobs), could i just buy an automatic panel like the one you show here and switch it?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

I have no idea. If there are versions of the same vehicle that have the option it may be possible

[@michaelugan7824]

What was the problem with the old controls right now I have no front blower.checked resister have no power to it thinking same problem

[@hotdognonesky3766]

The problem was that it only worked on high

[@smurflette06]

What was the problem you were experiencing? Ive already had the front AC evaporator replaced after my ac stopped working. After that it worked a couple times, the n the driver side went out, a day later the passenger side went out. After paying $1200 to change the evaporator, i don’t want to pay to replace the compressor if it could be the door actuators or possibly just this control panel. The buttons work on the control panel, so im leaning more on the door actuators with my fingers crossed.

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Mine was just fan speed control.

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

Smurf, by "door actuator", i suppose that you're referring to the door of head/cold via the actuator to open close on a dual (individual side climate control).

[@viking1123]

Why did you replace a/c control head , what was van doing??

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Tony O It was bad. would only blow one speed

[@erikgallimore5131]

I think someones an AvE fan...

[@kimdavis6081]

I have a question I hope you can answer I have a 2011 Grand caravan with the heater controls the same as yours in the video I believe there are four actuator doors three in the front my problem is I don't get very hot heat if I turn on the vent to blow the heat the AC kicks on and then I get too cold is that going to be a blend door or is that going to be the heater control then if I go over and hit heat for my face or feet if I put my hand to it it's hot it doesn't really feel like it's blowing super hot the fan speeds do change up and down if I have heat on I can turn the AC and get heat or AC my main problem is the van doesn't get super good heat and if I go to vent window vent it turns on the AC and I get no heat I get cool air on the window help me please

[@hotdognonesky3766]

There may be air in your system that is keeping the heater core from getting hot. It's also possible that someone put the wrong coolant in the vehicle. Make sure your coolant is pink and clean. If not you need to flush the system asap before it does damage to the engine. Again your coolant is not supposed to be green, it takes a special pink coolant that comes from Chrysler.

[@geraldanderson8871]

Mine went completely Dead, garage changed that , part your talking about , don’t work so they changed the cluster , complete, got it working, price for the cluster 140.00$ The charge was , 1,655 $

[@Donoprez]

I noticed the defrost light flashing, the same light in my car start flashing on my van after replacing the driver door actuator and never stop flashing after that. I was wondering if you had the same problem?????

[@jselsor1]

the hvac system has to be re calibrate due to if you disconnect the battery or lose power to the hvac system

[@jerrymontalbano3222]

@@jselsor1 Can it be done by sighting the lineup marks on the actuator? Otherwise, most people don't have tablets. Perhaps the reset could be accomplished otherwise.

[@martelld9127]

What exactly were the issues tgat cause the need for replacement?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

It went bad. The fan wasn't working properly

[@johnc8149]

How much does this control panel cost?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

I got it used on Ebay. They vary

[@renanmedice9550]

In my van the same light is flashing and has a big delay to start ac, why?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

Yours has been switched out and not reprogrammed by the dealer

[@renanmedice9550]

I can do myself? How to program?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

I'm pretty sure you have to take it to the dealer.

[@christinep815]

Where did you buy this replacement part? How much was it?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

I got it on eBay for around 30 dollars. It was used, but it was in great condition.

[@christinep815]

What is the part called

[@hotdognonesky3766]

@@christinep815 It's called the A/C and heater control

[@tammyhenderson7107]

How much did that part run you ?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

I don't remember. It was several years ago now

[@2543509484]

any good place to get parts from?

[@hotdognonesky3766]

I just watch eBay and get the best deals on there. Sometimes you find someone parting out the vehicle you want and can ask them for the part you need

[@glgross1973]

Mine works fine but two of the buttons dont light up. How can I fix those

[@hotdognonesky3766]

I haven't looked into that, so I have no idea, sorry.