AC/Heating only works on cold

[skimobear]

Hi All,
My 2008 Explorer is making a clicking noise when using AC or heat if I do not keep the temp control almost all the way on the cold side. If I move it we get a non-stop clicking/ticking noise from in the dash.

Any thoughts one how I can determine what the problem is and fix it?

Thanks ahead of time.

 

[Town]

Sounds like the blend door actuator. Here is a thread that may help you: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374113 since it sounds like you have the manual control HVAC.

Good luck.

 

[skimobear]

2008 Explorer blend door actuator

Thanks for the help Town! It turned out to be very easy. On my Explorer 2008 4x4 I didn't have to take apart the dash at all!

After pulling out the panel next to the drivers right leg I could see the actuator. The only tool I needed was a ratchet to take out the three screws.

I picked up the part for $60 and the garage gave me an estimate of $400-$700 depending on how difficult the job was. It took less then an hour for me to do.

Thanks again.

 

[bensonjw1]

I have an 02 Explorer that suddenly stopped blowing heated air. There isn't any clicking noise that I read about in other postings. Any suggestions?

 

[Town]

I have an 02 Explorer that suddenly stopped blowing heated air. There isn't any clicking noise that I read about in other postings. Any suggestions?

This is the 2006 to 2010 Explorer forum, so the 2002 model may have the same or quite a different setup. You will find help in the 2002 to 2005, forum that you will find here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101 where there is a "sticky" in the 5th thread from the start that describes the process to replace the blend door actuator.

Good luck.