Problem with my 2006 Chevrolet Equinox.
I have a 2006 Chevy Equinox that the heater does not work. The blower fan and all the
switches are fine. Airflow does change from vent to floor to defrosters.
When i turn the temp knob to hot air, only get cold come out. Does not matter what
setting the mode door is in.
Removed the temperature control motor actuator, and the little knob that it goes into is
just spinning and pushes in to the heater box.
Is this a repair to be sent to a mechanic or can i replace it myself.
Do have experience working on cars and trucks for years, but not an Equinox or
Pontiac Torrent which are the same vehicle.
I have a 2006 Chevy Equinox that the heater does not work. The blower fan and all the
switches are fine. Airflow does change from vent to floor to defrosters.
When i turn the temp knob to hot air, only get cold come out. Does not matter what
setting the mode door is in.
Removed the temperature control motor actuator, and the little knob that it goes into is
just spinning and pushes in to the heater box.
Is this a repair to be sent to a mechanic or can i replace it myself.
Do have experience working on cars and trucks for years, but not an Equinox or
Pontiac Torrent which are the same vehicle.
Yes, this is becoming a common problem on the Chevy Equinox and Pontiac Torrent.
The temp door has broken inside the dash.
In order to replace it, you will need to remove the entire dash, all related parts, the
cross car beam, then you can remove the heater A/C case.
The case must be disassembled to replace the door.
It costs about $22.
This is an extremely big job. Takes a good 7-8 hours to complete. Even for me who
works on these cars and trucks all day.
I would suggest not doing this yourself unless you have experience with the
Chevy Equinox or Pontiac Torrent.
Here are a few pic of the before and after. Click on picture for a larger view.
The temp door has broken inside the dash.
In order to replace it, you will need to remove the entire dash, all related parts, the
cross car beam, then you can remove the heater A/C case.
The case must be disassembled to replace the door.
It costs about $22.
This is an extremely big job. Takes a good 7-8 hours to complete. Even for me who
works on these cars and trucks all day.
I would suggest not doing this yourself unless you have experience with the
Chevy Equinox or Pontiac Torrent.
Here are a few pic of the before and after. Click on picture for a larger view.
Heater Problem on My Chevrolet Equinox or Pontiac Torrent
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