A hot problem

Ok, it's not too much of a problem now that it's cold out, but this won't be
fun in the summer. It seems the hot/cold control is stuck on hot. I can
hear a clicking noise coming from the ductwork. I am assuming the blend
door is stuck. Is is possible for something to get sucked up and cause this
to stick? If so, how difficult is it to access this area. I was poking
around today, and it sure doesn't seem like there are any easy ways to
address this. If this involves removing the dash, I'll let a shop take care
of it.

You don't give us much to go on - I guess we're talking about an
Explorer here. Your description sounds like the dreaded blend door
problem. A Google search will turn up a lot of messages about this.

On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 20:43:04 GMT, "Jason S"
> wrote:

>Ok, it's not too much of a problem now that it's cold out, but this won't be
>fun in the summer. It seems the hot/cold control is stuck on hot. I can
>hear a clicking noise coming from the ductwork. I am assuming the blend
>door is stuck. Is is possible for something to get sucked up and cause this
>to stick? If so, how difficult is it to access this area. I was poking
>around today, and it sure doesn't seem like there are any easy ways to
>address this. If this involves removing the dash, I'll let a shop take care
>of it.
>

bah, guess I should give more info, sorry. That's what happens when you try
to do to much at once.

Vehicle is a '97 Explorer XLT with most all goodies available for that model
year. 5.0 AWD gas hog.


"Big Shoe" > wrote in message
...
> You don't give us much to go on - I guess we're talking about an
> Explorer here. Your description sounds like the dreaded blend door
> problem. A Google search will turn up a lot of messages about this.

I have a 98 Explorer XLT and have the SAME problem. I was told it is the
heater control valve. I have also read it involves removing the dash. I
have called a dealer on this and asked WHERE is the HEATER CONTROL valve
and the service advisor told me that it is in the engine compartment down
low passenger side. I have yet to crawl under the thing to get a better
look but am going to do it today FOR SURE. Also be thankful that you have
heat! FYI: When you operate your A/C on max it will not be a problem as
the control valve is rendered useless. Give a dealer a call it doesn't
cost anything to get a question answered.

I may be that your blend door actuator is broken. It is a very common
problem. Symptoms are as you described Heater only except Max A/C. For a
fix go to http://www.blenddoorfix.netfirms.com