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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Default 2003 Caravan no defrost or floor air

The air direction control does not change anything.
I can tell the A/C compressor is selected in the defrost position but the air does not come out of the defrost vents.
It never changes no matter what position you put the control ****.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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We have a 2010 caravan with 4,110 miles ! From day 1 we have the a.c. duct vent that operates properly ! All the other positions are the same ! Well maybe 30 % on defrost . It's like a fishing net blows loud . Leaks air everywhere . I think it must be normal !!!!! Poor design ?? My Thoughts Bud
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by lovvorn
We have a 2010 caravan with 4,110 miles ! From day 1 we have the a.c. duct vent that operates properly ! All the other positions are the same ! Well maybe 30 % on defrost . It's like a fishing net blows loud . Leaks air everywhere . I think it must be normal !!!!! Poor design ?? My Thoughts Bud
Could be? but it is not like my 2000, It would change completely from one setting to the other.
It sounds like something is changing, but like you said, it's hard to tell where it's going? It feels like 20% on defrost all the time.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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You could have a problem with the mode actuator or door. Unless the control head has failed.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by master tech
You could have a problem with the mode actuator or door. Unless the control head has failed.
I get small changes in flow direction, if you select floor you can feel it on your bare feet, same with defroster, only small changes.
Is the mode actuator the drive motor for the door?
I suspect the problem is in this area?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Yes it is.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by master tech
Yes it is.
Where is that motor located?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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I located the controller on the upper left side of the housing.
I also performed a function test and the power LED continued to flash after the test completed, however no code was present so I suspect the control head because it should have flagged a code when it failed to complete the self test. I bought a used one off the bay, so when it arrives I will "Be Back"!
 
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