Nissan Rogue pt.2- No Heat, but blend door stepper motor is good.

[@boe4448]

Thank you Sir, I have a simular issue with my 2016 Rogue w/dual climate,auto control . Cold on the drivers side upper vent, warm on pass side with the temp set to warm. First drives in the morning this happens. After several ignition cycles it seems to work correctly. The Nissan dealer quickly quoted 2k to pull the dash. I will investagate your findings and fix. Thank you so much for your time/filiming to show others how to fix and save money!👍👍👌👌 Boe

[@HammerWrench]

You’re very welcome! Let me know if it works out for you!

[@HannahForkell]

Please file an official claim here (www.nhtsa.gov). It's the only way we might get a recall for this.

[@chelsearaulsome6750]

I think you're the only person on youtube with this fix. I went in circles for months trying to fix my heater. Spent way too much time messing around in the engine compartment. Mechanics had no clue. Nissan had no clue. This fixed it on my 2014! Thanks!

[@HammerWrench]

I’m so glad it got your heat going! It is a terrible design with no easy or economical replacement, so I had to use my hacksmith mindset and was pleased with the results. Sorry it took you so long to find the video. It saved this vehicle’s owner from freezing about a year ago.

[@NateDavenport]

How many thousands of dollars has this video saved. Another $2k right here, actually more considering we were going to buy a new car. Grateful 🙏

[@HammerWrench]

I appreciate that compliment Nate. When I fixed my friends car, I had no idea it was a widespread problem that no one was covering. Glad it helped you out and saved you from a new car payment. Nissan should build it better.

[@pgbrown12084]

Oh my gosh, finally! I have been having the exact same problem as everyone else here. I got two quotes: one for $2500 and another for a whopping $3800. Fortunately (or unfortunately), when I first started having this issue I took my Rogue into the dealership and they replaced this part...for $1000... And just like many other people, it worked for a brief while then stopped again. Now I know both what the issue might be AND how to fix it myself. Words can't express how helpful this video has been! Thanks so much for posting this! I will give this a shot and come back with the results!

[@HammerWrench]

I’m so glad it can help you. That is a terrible design by the manufacturer. If u get stuck, just watch it again! Looking forward to your results.

[@pgbrown12084]

@@HammerWrench It worked! Thank you! Thank you! And an especially big Thank You since we're heading into winter!!! I ended up buying some epoxy clay to mold and adhere to the space. This was my first DIY auto repair and it's a great feeling. Again, you're amazing and I look forward to watching your other videos!

[@HammerWrench]

That is so great!!!! Look at you, enjoying some heat this winter! The feeling of fixing it yourself is amazing. Now, ready to take on another automotive DIY? Or how about something around the house? If you can make the repair to the blend door, you should be able to do most anything around the car or home.

[@joshlively1821]

Hi. I finally did this myself, exactly the way you did with the hot glue. Mine wasn't cracked so I didn't need the super glue, but it works great now. Thanks for the vid!

[@HammerWrench]

That’s so awesome Josh! Enjoy that extra $3k in your pocket for fixing it yourself!

[@joshlively1821]

@HammerWrench Just in time for the cold weather too

[@crippy59]

Thanks for the video. Mine was stripped. It was easy to build up a few layers with super glue. With each glue application, I wait 15 minutes, then use same sized allen wrench to check fit. It scares me that Nissan would use hard plastic on $25 motor, and soft nylon plastic for the $2k internal part.

[@HammerWrench]

It makes no sense why they made it that way. Sad that they don’t build for longevity these days. I’ll keep my 22 year old Excursion. Analog AC functions.

[@joev467]

Awesome video!!! Going to try to do this tomorrow using your advice and instructions! Thanks so much!!!

[@HammerWrench]

Good luck with your repair, Joe. Just had another viewer fix his yesterday and was happy. It’s not hard, just uncomfortable contorting under the dash. And when it’s fixed, $3k stays in your pocket!

[@RupDawgs]

This is great! Thank you! I was quoted $2600 to fix it for this exact reason!

[@HammerWrench]

I’m glad it helped you Ken!

[@HannahForkell]

Please file an official claim here (www.nhtsa.gov). It's the only way we might get a recall for this. Stripped or cracked blend door actuator is a very common problem in Nissan Rogues.

[@wlc1980]

And it would probably would have went bad again unless they changed the design.

[@tm6196]

I did this repair….. installed new actuator from the dealer …….it worked for a couple of weeks and back to the same problem…… passenger side hot and driver side cold…. Checked the door prior to installing new actuator and it was not sticking….. I installed an inverted snap ring on the cracked end of the shaft before applying the glue… I am wondering if there is a thermostat somewhere which is not sending the signals to the actuator to work properly…. Will appreciate any suggestions….. This video is a great tutorial… Thank you….

[@HammerWrench]

I’m not sure about the thermostat. If there is an auto climate button, then it would adjust the doors without manual input. I wonder if the stepper motor stob spun inside the white bore. That would create the issue again. If the door isn’t at the same position that the motor is calling for based on the knob, the door would reach its limit and the motor would force adjustment until it slipped or cracked the bore.

[@JasonBowers-m9s]

Thanks man! I was able to fix this very issue thanks to your video.

[@HammerWrench]

That’s awesome! So glad it helped you and kept that $2700 dealer fix in your pocket!

[@Former2freeExjw]

I had a friend 3D print a cap to go over the motor shaft. I then cleaned out the part with a Dremel and sandpaper epoxy the cap inside of the housing. Then simply put it back in and it worked.

[@HammerWrench]

That repair deserved a video! There are so many people facing this problem and there isn’t many solutions for DIY. If you make this repair video, please let me know.

[@RamRam-cg3rq]

I watched the 2 videos. That's a lot of appreciated work, even filming them is pain from that weird angle. Thanks. I have Rogue s 2015 , recently when changing the temperature of the ac through the dial knob. i hear some noise from behind the vents gates, as if it is struggling to move. What is the problem might be?

[@RamRam-cg3rq]

it sounds like spraying wd40 will fix the issue, but where to spray? :)

[@HammerWrench]

Glad to help out! Hold off on that WD40. The stepper motor may be slipping inside the blend door hex bore. It will strip/crack the hex shape and make it where the door won’t respond. That’s why I used super glue and hot glue to try to repair. Depending on if it’s single or dual temp, there could be up to 4 stepper motors.

[@RamRam-cg3rq]

@@HammerWrench i have only single temp. and i don't have any problems with temp switching/changing. just the noise

[@HammerWrench]

@@RamRam-cg3rq I would take off the stepper motor and see if it is noisy unbolted from the center stack. If so replace, while you’re in there check if it stripped out. When remounting, make sure the temp coming out is the same as the dial so the motor will be clocked correctly.

[@RamRam-cg3rq]

@@HammerWrench thanks a lot for your advice

[@samnav1]

I have the same problem with my 2015 Nissan rogue dual ac. Driver side not blowing hot air. I will follow your two ways of fixing this problem and see which one will fix mine. Thank you for your help.

[@HammerWrench]

You’re welcome. Check motor function first. It may still work, just has a cracked blend door bore.

[@HannahForkell]

Please file an official claim here (www.nhtsa.gov). It's the only way we might get a recall for this. Stripped or cracked blend door actuator is a very common problem in Nissan Rogues.

[@samnav1]

The car is not in warranty any more. Will filing a claim work?

[@HammerWrench]

@samnav1 I really don’t know. Unless there is a TSB pertaining to is, they usually won’t fix it under warranty. It’ll be $2700 for parts.

[@guilebaldonieto8692]

Manny Nissans has this issue. I’m surprised there hasn’t been a recall on this issue. I’m about to try this approach to fix my 2015 Nissan Rogue out.

[@HammerWrench]

It’s a $2700 fix at the dealer. I just had a viewer say he uses a 1mm metal ring on the outside of the hex bushing to keep it from cracking further with great success. Good luck in your repair. If the hot glue method doesnt work, another viewer used epoxy in the cavity and used plastic wrap on the stepper motor stud to keep it where it could be removed.

[@HannahForkell]

Please file an official claim here (www.nhtsa.gov). It's the only way we might get a recall for this.

[@brandonwebb1403]

I'm having a problem with this right now. Haven't taken anything apart yet. Do you think it would be possible to get a piece of heat shrink tubing around this part and then be able to get it shrunk down to keep it tight?

[@HammerWrench]

I think the stepper motor would just force its way thru whatever support the heat shrink gave. One commenter used a small collar of some kind of metal around the white hex bore to keep his from flexing. And it worked. He didn’t leave details of what kind of metal tho. Some have used epoxy in the hex bore and plastic food wrap on the stepper motor stob to keep it from sticking. That way he can service it in the future. Let me know what works. Not many videos on it and there are thousands of viewers looking for an answer that doesn’t cost $2700 at Nissan.

[@tomstrickland4686]

Hello again. I'm a little worried about have the heat turned on the right way for the motor. Is the motor clockwise to match the heater being on?

[@HammerWrench]

If the motor is plugged in before the car starts, it will turn to the position called for on the ACs temp dial. You should be able to watch it turn. As far as clockwise, I’m unsure. It was about a year ago when I did the repair so I can’t remember. See my response to your other question from earlier.

[@tomstrickland4686]

Sorry to keep bothering you. Just worried about stripping the unit if I do it wrong. That's my biggest fear. Thanks again for doing this. I really appreciate all the folks who put up videos to help others like myself.

[@HammerWrench]

@tomstrickland4686 as long as you get the blend door direction correct to match the temp setting and see the stepper motor turn to that direction, it will all match. And you’re not a bother. I do this channel to give our sons and grandkids the confidence to take on self repair tasks. I can’t make them see how my brain works but I can show them how to do things. I just hope others can benefit from it as well. A digital legacy is what I like to call it.

[@cybermuff]

It appears the motor cannot be removed with the hot mix inside the white hex drive . ??

[@HammerWrench]

The motor should still be able to be removed since the hot glue should not adhere to the motor drive. It’s just meant to fill the void and stop the slip.

[@wlc1980]

OH jeeze, my wife's 2015 Rogue is not warming up. The AC cools but no heat. I think we are going to have the same problem. My coolant level is full. Started having the problem where the heat didn't work well, to not heating at all. How is yours holding up? Still working 1 year later? What a poor design, very disappointed with that aspect of it. Thanks

[@HammerWrench]

The method I used probably won’t work indefinitely. There was a commenter that used epoxy and plastic wrap over the drive stob to keep it from fusing, but to make a mold and keep it serviceable.

[@joev467]

PS: Saw that some guy just came out with a fix using parts he created using his 3D printer...but it costs about 70 bucks. I like your solution much better!!

[@HammerWrench]

For sure. Try it out and if you need the 3D part, it’s an option.

[@303dvang]

How much does it cost approximately to get it replaced with parts and labor?

[@HammerWrench]

Nissan will replace the whole HVAC center stack. Just the part is $2700 plus labor. They have to remove the dash to do it. Many people are attempting to repair the hex drive themselves with hot glue or epoxy and are successful. The repair site is easy to get to and worth a try to save money on a full replacement. Another commenter said that Nissan has the blend door that can be bought for $10. Then again, youd have to remove the dash and open up the center stack to swap the new part in. This should have been a recall item.

[@reyadsingh8802]

I have a similar issue with cold on one side, warm on other side and takes long to cool down on hot days but cools down quickly to almost freezing up when its cooler outside (little to no air unless i turn off the ac for a bit). Do you think this could be my issue? Already changed expansion valve, temperature sensors and seems like the system holds pressure for now, from pressure test (pressure slightly low on low pressure side). Appreciate your video, do you also believe the motor isnt necessarily the issue but the door connector itself not making proper contact?

[@HammerWrench]

It seems like it’s one or the other. When you open up the stepper motor location, you can test to see if the motor works, and if the hex bore is stripped at the same time. If the motor works, it’s most likely the bore has stripped and will need to be repaired. I did it with superglue and hot glue. Some other commenters have used clear food wrap on top of the stepper motor stub, and applied epoxy inside the bore to make a firm contact. The purpose of the food wrap is to keep the epoxy from sticking to the stepper motor stub. It is essential that you have the stepper motor and blend door positioned to the same temperature when reinstalling. you can do this by starting the car, commanding what temperature, watching the stepper motor stub move in that direction while it is plugged in to the wire and then turn the blend door, bore with your finger until you feel that temperature air come out of the vents. leave the air on while you make repairs and everything will remain in that position. I hope this helps in good luck with your project trying this out as much cheaper than asking Nissan to deal with it. It’s a $2700 repair with those guys.

[@reyadsingh8802]

@HammerWrench thank you! I will be sure to update on how that goes.

[@HammerWrench]

That would be greatly appreciated. There are so many out there with this issue and without an economical solution. Your results posted may help so many others!

[@muzzie]

Replaced a new blend door to my rogue and it lasted for only two to three mths, would it be this issue? That there’s a crack?

[@HammerWrench]

Yes. It is probably a crack in the hex drive or that it stripped. If the blend door isn’t clocked into the same position as the stepper motor, it can force turn inside the opening, thus stripping. I’ve used super glue on the cracks and then hot glue in the bore and immediately installed the motor. Some have used epoxy with plastic wrap over the motor stob so it won’t stick. Take that out when it’s dry and reinstall.

[@jowbomba9998]

What is that white whole called?

[@HammerWrench]

That’s the hex socket for the blend door that’s inside. A viewer said he found it at Nissan for $10 or so, but you have to remove the dash and open the center stack HVAC box to replace for DIY. Or pay Nissan $2700 for a whole new unit.

[@Sk8zOfficialMusic]

@@HammerWrench ​​⁠​⁠​⁠ I had the same exact issue on my 2015 rogue. I replaced the stepper door motor and it fixed it last year, but it’s 100% lost its groove now and it’s back to square one all over again. I wish I could find just this Blend door Hex socket online to replace it.

[@HammerWrench]

@Sk8zOfficialMusic that hex socket is actually part of the door flap. Nissan sells the door for less than $20 but you have to remove the dash, then the center stack to open it up and replace it. Another viewer commented he used epoxy on his.

[@Sk8zOfficialMusic]

@@HammerWrench Thanx so much! I'll give it a try. Anything to not spend almost 3k on something that's not technical at all. I just have to find the part number, which I know can be a task.

[@cherylclark3933]

I had the same issue! Nissan wanted way too much to fix it. My husband ended up designing and 3d printing a part. If your issue is not the motor but a stripped blend door spline and not the motor, there is a work around solution!

[@HammerWrench]

It’s mainly the blend door spline being stripped. Cheryl, there are thousands of folks with this problem and your husband could be a very popular fella by posting the repair in video format. Even producing the part for sale.

[@fire32njetta]

How is this repair holding up after some months of use? Facing this same problem in my 2019 rogue.

[@HammerWrench]

It is a friends car. I will have to ask him about it. A few folks commented on other ideas of how to do the same type repair with different adhesives. Check them out for

[@fire32njetta]

@@HammerWrench unfortunately I dug under the dash in my car and it is suffering from The same problem. The motor works fine but the socket that the shaft fits into is stripped out enough that it won’t work reliably.

[@HammerWrench]

Dang I hate to hear that. Some viewers said he found just the door for cheap at Nissan, but it involves removing the dash and center stack to install it.

[@gregorynewkirk6371]

How long did it last the first time?

[@HammerWrench]

The motor swap didn’t fix it. I saw what I thought was a casting split in the white drive. So when replacing the motor first time, the door worked for a few times. Then I knew it wasn’t the brand new motor. That’s when I saw that it wasn’t a casting. It was actually cracked.

[@Squamis]

How to set actuator in it zero position before installing?

[@HammerWrench]

1-You need to plug in the stepper motor unmounted. 2-Start car and turn temp dial to hot. Fan on high. Look at the stepper motor to see the stob move. 3-Turn white blend door (circle) hub with your finger until heat comes out the vent. 4- Mount the stepper motor back onto the blend door hub and screw it down.

[@Former2freeExjw]

My motor got out of alignment fortunately I have a good enough scanner to fix that without opening it back up again. I know not everyone has that though.

[@montefiveforty1]

Just did one yesterday using JB Weld 2 part epoxy quick dry.Nissan should recall this pos.Only 30k on the vehicle btw.

[@HammerWrench]

Glad you found a solution and shared it for everyone that stops by searching for a fix. It definitely sucks that they do this, especially at only 30k.

[@robpracht9303]

Best to put a slim metal ring with rhe same size around it and than gleu it. That way it can never crack open again.

[@HammerWrench]

Interesting concept. May have to open up the black housing to accommodate the ring. There isn’t much room as is.

[@wlc1980]

Like a thin washer?

[@HammerWrench]

@@wlc1980 I wonder if it’s more of a barrel shaped ring to fit over the outside of the white hex drive.

[@nicovila3475]

mine isn’t cracked but it’s stripped on the inside. i’m going to use gasket maker to fill it then i’ll let the comments know how it went.

[@HammerWrench]

I’d love to know how that works. I know the glue sticks dry hard and make it a single unit. It needs to be rigid enough to prevent slip but able to let you remove the motor in the future. Unless you sell them as frequently as we do. The Mark VIII I sold was #48 since we started driving. I know it’s ridiculous.

[@HammerWrench]

Make sure you know which direction the blend door is at and adjust the motor with the car on so it is the same. Otherwise, it’ll strip out again trying to turn it and it’s all the way clocked in the wrong direction.

[@maxcarpinelli819]

I have the same issue with it stripped out. Let us know how your repair worked with the gasket maker.

[@HammerWrench]

@@maxcarpinelli819 if the hot glue doesn’t work, it may need some epoxy. Epoxy would make it permanently affixed to the drive bore, but that shouldn’t matter. As long as the motor keeps working. And it’s much cheaper than replacing the air box.

[@maxcarpinelli819]

@@HammerWrench my insert is completely stripped round so i am wondering if the hot glue would just spin in there. I might try it as a more conservative first step. I was thinking of using epoxy or another type of plastic cement to make sure it bonds to the inside. Then cover the peg on the actuator with thin plastic wrap or tape and push that into the glue while it dries. That way I can remove the actuator later if needed because the glue will not touch the peg.

[@narekhunanyan776]

And is it possible to buy that part and also change it?

[@HammerWrench]

The only way I know of to get just that part is to harvest it from a center stack in a scrap yard. Nissan doesn’t sell just the door flap, which has that white part on the end of it. If they did sell it, you would have to remove the dash and then remove the AC center stack, open it and install the new door flap. I think that’s why they just sell the replacement center stack for $2k, so there’s no wasted labor on another part that fails.

[@kouzan5011]

@@HammerWrenchI actually found the part by calling them. It does sound like a pain in the ear but I’m considering replacing it but I need to do some more research

[@HammerWrench]

That is great. Now if you do take on the repair, you should video it. There is not a video of that process on YT and you would get tremendous views from it.

[@narekhunanyan776]

@@kouzan5011 and what is the name of that item?

[@rolo7431]

@@kouzan5011Whats the part number?

[@robpracht9303]

Does 't need much. Even if the ring is 1 mm wide as long as it is steel it will be strong enough to keep this from breaking. Workt on mine perfect and dit some more for other poeple..and till now no one of them had problems again.

[@HammerWrench]

That’s an awesome fix. Next time you do that repair, video and tag me in it.

[@klaidenmorad103]

I just bought 2018 rouge and since weather was hot and l never had heating problems with my other cars I didn't check it up and couple weeks age I try it and no heating so I pin point it to the went door and dealers want 2700 for replace whole thing I took out the motor and I saw white door hex is stripped I also used hot glue too and work for week so and then stop working today I took it apart again and this time I used Epoxy glue let see how long will last this time. Such a shame that nissan used such soft materials in they car which costs a lot of money for there customers no more aging buying nissan .

[@HammerWrench]

Good on you for going back in and giving it another try. Making sure the door is clocked to the mode the motor is at is essential. Otherwise it will continue to strip when the door hits its stopper and the motor continues to try to turn it.

[@mosdephh]

Thank you excellent presentation I got a 2018 Rougue and the heat stopped working and I’ve narrowed it down but there’s not much info on this prob. Now thanks to you I will be able to fixit a dim thinking it’s gonna be the door that has failed as you fixed here…..absolute trash shitty plastic part designed to fail as a result of outCCP gov mandating card. E made lighter forno good reason which has killed and injured millions of taxpayers….so thanks again! just what I wanted to learn about

[@HammerWrench]

I’m so glad that it will help you diagnose and repair it. Seems like there are so many Nissan owners facing this issue.