2013 Dodge Charger SXT actuators and blend doors acting stupid

I dunno why, but my ac isn´t working as it should. Theres only hot air coming out of my vents regardless if I set the temps to low or if I set it to max ac. The actuator for the vents to regulate where the air should come out seems to work good. All blend doors and all actuators work well but they seem to get false responses from the HVAC.

[@craigsavarese8631]

There are way too many people posting videos and on forums about Charger actuators and heating/cooling problems. Obviously there is a design flaw, but Dodge will resist doing a recall with all their might. Needs to be a class action lawsuit. Maybe then they will fix this issue.

[@jjmmjj44]

Just found out mine has a issue, I’m not happy

[@moparguy1449]

@@jjmmjj44 The actuator is madw in China.

[@natperkins9310]

Thank you thank you!! I am a rookie and I didn’t know that they were two 200 door actuators. But by looking at your video I figured out that there were two and I actually changed the wrong one and went back and ran stall the correct one so thank you for this video that was very helpful!!

[@friendlyworld5025]

hi buddy i accodently dropped a piece of metal bolt from the dashboard vent near the driver side windshield is there anyway i can easily get it out ???

[@bkis-wj4tt]

I just did the temp actuator on the driver side, closest to the firewall. It is not nearly as bad as it seems. The only caveat is you need one of those small 90 degree ratchets with a T-15 Torx head. There are only 2 screws on this one. The one behind the glove box has three. Be careful taking off the plastic cowel at the drivers knee. The temp sensor will snap if you are not careful. Other than that, once all the pieces are off its pretty simple.

[@chrisg590]

You can easily pry off the plastic from the windshield vent and then use a magnet to get out that bolt

[@thxmateoli]

might be that gears inside actuator slip off sink causing hvac to sense wrong positioning

[@ryanwiepking9083]

How did your resolve this issue?????

[@keegsuk]

Chris, really interesting video. I have a HVAC / blend door actuator issue on my 2015. The actuator in the video, is that one for the passenger side? I understand that there are 3 - where are the others? My drivers side is unable to get warm air, but everything else works 100% OK. Thanks

[@Whois_Kwash]

did you ever get yours fixed I am having the same issue

[@keegsuk]

Kendall Washington Nah I'm still working on it. I think I'm gonna take it to a shop to get the HVAC system read/diagnosed/reset.

[@Whois_Kwash]

keegsuk okay thanks if you can keep me posted if that works for you. Dodge needs to call a recall on it.

[@PanamaJack556]

Mine just did this too

[@keegsuk]

I took it to a Jeep dealer for a check (no Dodge dealers around) and the system reported the left side has issues. They're not sure if its the door or the motor and would need to physically look etc. I think I'll pull the glovebox out and have a look......

[@runitup_rod6649]

2012 Dodge Charger I’m getting hot air from the driver side when I set it to high but cold air coming from the passenger vents. Any suggestions?

[@justincase5400]

Did you get this fixed????

[@DekeshiaThomas]

Same problem on my charger

[@392ZP]

Any fixes to this issue?

[@bigwilly43729]

I know this is an old video, but I have this same thing happening on my Challenger RT & suspect that it's the software (I've already updated it to the newest version) or the HVAC unit itself. The passenger side vent will blow hot air for a short period of time on startup (5-10 min), then will switch over to AC. Sometimes it will alternate before staying on AC for good. Drivers side is fine, but doesn't blow as hard as I'd like. On top of that, the car will start in defrost mode, but will eventually switch to blowing out of the front vents as selected. It's very frustrating.

[@dfro7159]

Any fixes that repaired this issue.

[@bigwilly43729]

@@dfro7159 I ended up just pulling the negative battery cable. Wish I had just done that first. Been good for about two months now. I had pulled the AC fuse, but that didn't do anything. I also replaced the passenger side actuator closest to the radio and that worked for a few days, but then the symptoms came back. The old actuator was fine internally; no broken or chipped gears. I didn't pull the cable when I made the swap though. I still think it was a computer/software issue ultimately though.

[@josec413]

Im Having this issue, replaced the actuator twice and pulled battery negative cable out but i still have this issue, so annoying, some people said u might have to take it back to the dealership to get recalibrated

[@gmerc-zu6wz]

​@bigwilly43729 I'm glad I found your comment. My 2012 will do the same thing. Blow warm for a few minutes then work fine. Will have to give disconnecting the negative a try.

[@usernamenotfound7479]

@@gmerc-zu6wz lmk how tht goes cuz yea I’m in the same pickle my right passenger blows hot nd left driver blows cold

[@Roys3dShop]

Thanks for posting. What ended up fixing your problem?

[@chrisg590]

+VictoRoy I went to the dealership and they ran a calibration procedure for all actuators. That solved my issue.

[@watchvideosify]

Chris G how much did they charge you to do that?

[@chrisg590]

Nothing. All done under warranty

[@MrTimmyc77]

How long is the warranty good for on that stuff?

[@Flako647]

I have 2011 charger same thing they should do a recall

[@veteranpick]

I have the 2016 S60 same problem shaking my head

[@pantae2946]

I hate my bs 2013 Chrysler 300 tapping noise

[@chrisg590]

No they look good from the inside. I´ve opened up an actuator to see if there´s something bad. Actuators and sensors are good. But they have to be recalibrated by the dealership.

[@adammerk9811]

I have this same problem. Also my door panels are peeling witch is another common problem. Dodge is a piece of sh#t for not owning up to there flaws.

[@julioflores6785]

En mi caso los actuadores se movian solos no respondian alos controles. Realice la calibracion y aun asi seguia el problema... desconecte la bateria uniendo cable positovo con negativo durante 30 min y eso soluciono mi problema

[@jesusgzz6001]

Te funcionó amigo ? O fue temporal