Cost me maybe an hour of aggravation yet saved me hundreds in a trip to the parts store, auto shop, or at worst the dealership. As soon as I plugged the actuator back in, the gears turned and I was back in a car with working heat. Thank you so much for posting! Life saver and a wife-saver!
@clyderasmussen3678
Жыл бұрын
Gently apply some heat using a heat gun / blow dryer to soften the plastic clips and make them more flexible. Use several tooth picks to open the tabs slightly and avoid breaking them off. After wiping the oxidation and grease off the the contacts go back over it with the towel soaked with a little contact cleaner. Great video.
@nealfegan2836
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this! I followed what you did and got my heat working again on the driver side. I really appreciate you taking the time to post it!
@edwardsurprenant8774
3 ай бұрын
Really, really well done. Camera was stationary!! Good explanations throughout! Toothpick idea appreciated. Thank you very much! Talent!
@patpatpat999
6 ай бұрын
CAUTION: For a high mileage car, this should be considered a temporary fix. On the back side of the large gear is a round circuit board with 3 tracks of resistive paint. When you clean it, all the black greasy gunk that comes out is dielectric grease and resistive paint that has worn off. My Sienna had about 250k miles and the resistive paint was completely worn through to the PC board material. Your fix may only last a few month, maybe more, maybe less. For a $25 aftermarket part, I would definitely replace it. (Toyota PN: Sienna 2nd gen, passenger side: PP-GF20+M20)
@WAGNERMJW
Жыл бұрын
It would be EXTREMELY useful if you would identify what make, model and year of what you are working on and have started out by zooming out to show where this area is located, systems positioned and what you had to do to get to it.
@partsshooter
Жыл бұрын
You should do a better video. Tag me when you make it, thanks
@vintagemotomore2367
2 ай бұрын
@@partsshooterbetter vid would be simple. Add year of car in description. Let us know when you get the title description right.
@partsshooter
2 ай бұрын
@@vintagemotomore2367 or...or... you can do a better video on your channel. I think that's a better idea. Show me how it's done
@felixspiess
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, it helped me getting resolving the problem on my vehicle: I had the same symptoms (noise) on the passenger-side on my 2004 Land Cruiser Prado (aka Lexus GX470). It uses a similar Denso actuator. While the sliding contacts were worn too, I found that the root cause of noise was the worm gear: It has significant axial lash, and disengages under load from the motor. Remedy: Glue a 1mm piece of plastic into the housing, limiting the axial movement of the worm gear, hereby always maintaining it connected to the motor.
@ki162
Жыл бұрын
Your video helped me a lot. You pretty much proved that the armature does not come apart so that saved time of not trying it😂 I cleaned it with a Q tip and sprayed some silicone lube around the shaft. Working great for now!
@michaelvisker1055
2 жыл бұрын
Just fixed this for free in less than an hour. I just wanted to say thank you man. Now my wife won't be freezing as she drives the kids around haha
@jimmyjazz5943
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for posting this video! you saved me a bunch of time, and i was able to solve this problem easily with your help!
@5kevin374
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. You just saved my money. I just clean the part and it’s working. Thanks
@glenpeterson6366
Жыл бұрын
Dude, you rock! Well done video. Thanks for posting.
@whoeverknew5607
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video I was able to fix my heat 💯💪🏿 my brother
@FameEgo
Жыл бұрын
Dude when you were prying that laver off the peice and dropped the camera was funny asf
@Mason_Kane
3 жыл бұрын
Wow man...my same part was just shaking in one spot blowing hot air when the temp is set to 65 deg... and while adjusting the temp. I took the part out and opened it up clean it adjust the copper contacts inside and greased it. Closed it back up and put it back in place and Walla everything working just fine.
@bmfriess
3 жыл бұрын
what year sienna is this?
@williamb2854
2 жыл бұрын
My 2002 4 runner the heater cable itself, to the firewall heater valve was corroded/stuck and caused the armature to snap off. Check your cable to see if it moves freely. Replaced cable and fixed the Actuator.
@davepeeters6518
5 ай бұрын
Great fix - cheaper than a replacement
@brucewilliams6292
3 жыл бұрын
Man, I really appreciate the help and the great camera work! Who in the hell is doing the down votes? You rock. How long did the fix last?
@partsshooter
3 жыл бұрын
Permanent... I did the other side like 2 years ago and it never failed also.
@brucewilliams6292
3 жыл бұрын
@@partsshooter That is great to hear. Thank you for the response.
@jdulrich
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@benjaminhart1387
11 ай бұрын
This video is miles better than the others! The problem with my 2009 Sienna CE is that is was blowing hot on the driver side. I opened up the panel, and lo and behold, the blend actuator wasn't there! I couldn't find a connector or arm from the airbox either. Is this because mine doesn't have dual climate control?
@partsshooter
11 ай бұрын
Are you looking for cold ac air to come out the vent that's hot? Or actuation? Just for clarification
@benjaminhart1387
11 ай бұрын
@@partsshooter Hot air comes out on the driver side when the AC is running. It's cold on the passenger side. The mode doors move just fine, and the blend door on the passenger side moves. The part you take out in this video is just missing on mine. I also can't find wiring or an arm from the airbox where I could attach a new one.
@matt19661
2 жыл бұрын
I learned as much about what not to do as I did about what to do. But it's all good! Thanks
@partsshooter
2 жыл бұрын
Explain what was missing information wise?
@markr2532
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. What model year is the Sienna in the video?
@frankiev-tech4630
3 жыл бұрын
Sup my man! Yeah those actuator knock sounds are also very common especially on GMs. Man and as much for this great alternative to fix it taking apart...it's not worth it. I'd rather replace it new and not worry it to fail again...as you saw the plastic breaking on you.The only thing I repair internal electronics is when swapping ECUs soldering the ROM chip so I don't have to do key reprogramming on some cars that are difficult and expensive to program.
@famouzamiz
2 ай бұрын
Which model is that? I have a 07 sienna CE and I dont have one there, whats going on? do I just change the passenger side, theres not even wires there
@jayveecee1
2 жыл бұрын
I have to do this on my 2008 Sienna tomorrow God willing. Are there 2 blend doors or just on the drivers side.? By the way thank you for this awesome video!!
@JenelynBiyo33
3 жыл бұрын
Thank for sharing another information sir...great job👍👏
@williamb2854
2 жыл бұрын
If you break off the clips..you can add 4 small screws in each corner...there are holes ...that's what I did...
@seikocitizenwatches
Жыл бұрын
I’d replace the assembly
@nickbyte
3 жыл бұрын
interesting mechanical information.. thank you for sharing bro
@OrthoAdjust
3 жыл бұрын
Hey. Question. I just got my AC recharged. Works great. Only thing is when I turn on the heat, I get heat on the drivers side. But cold air on the other. Would this fix that issue? Thank you
@partsshooter
3 жыл бұрын
That's a symptom of a failed blend door
@patpatpat999
2 жыл бұрын
What year (gen) is this Sienna
@Decoder2040
Жыл бұрын
2006 to 2010 model
@rickycowan6969
2 жыл бұрын
Would this have anything to do with the AC not getting cold on the driver side? My ac is working, and very cold on the passenger side.🤷♂️
@ProleDaddy
Жыл бұрын
Yep. It sure does. I know this is currently my issue too.
@shaniceparrilla1619
3 жыл бұрын
Which one do you think is my problem? I have heat in the whole car except the driver side. Toyota told me it was going to be 3k to fix
@montanalop4533
2 жыл бұрын
I'm having same problem with my 2011 sienna, did you get it fixed and what was it and how much did it cost?
@JimmyGraffiti91
Жыл бұрын
You guys find a fix?
@Decoder2040
Жыл бұрын
@Jim the one he is working on is the heat vs a/c or a blend between the two. The mode actuator is the one above it on the metal bracket. Just climb down there and u can touch it to feel it shake when it makes those weird sounds.
@ProleDaddy
Жыл бұрын
@@montanalop4533Any resolution here, bro? I have a same gen sienna with similar issues. Was poor airflow to defrost for some time and now it's not sending a/c to the driver side and rear.
@natemiller4321
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 Camry and the A/C starts off working great and then after driving for maybe 20 minutes it will start blowing hot for maybe 10 minutes and then back to cold. What’s causing this? Would it be this blend door that’s my problem. I already took the car to an A/C place and they said everything is fine and they couldn’t get it to go hot. Keep in mind the car just idled at the shop. Please help
@truthtimetv4575
2 жыл бұрын
How many miles? If it’s been checked by an ac shop is say it’s the clutch on the compressor itself if your at least 140k miles
@mr.selfdestruct1677
Ай бұрын
2004 sienna xlt , i was about to do this job. I have the part new and boom what was my surprise? Theres nothing there. Not even the connector. Or the swivel arm. Nothing. Im getting hot air from the drivers side while the passengers blow cold air.
@partsshooter
Ай бұрын
@mr.selfdestruct1677 you have dual climate control or single?
@mr.selfdestruct1677
Ай бұрын
@partsshooter I don't think so. I only have one knob for Temperature.
@partsshooter
Ай бұрын
@mr.selfdestruct1677 if you have one button you gonna have single climate control. Check your ac refrigerant level and top off if need be
@mr.selfdestruct1677
Ай бұрын
@partsshooter so the one that's bad would be the one on the passengers side right? Even if it does move when I change the temperature from hot to cold and vice versa ?
@partsshooter
Ай бұрын
@mr.selfdestruct1677 hopefully I'm reading you correctly, and your complaint is, one side is cold and one side is hot? I'm interpreting that you're looking for uniformity of cold on both sides? So we're looking for blend door actuation and not the modes in changing the vent, correct?
@josephbeiley
7 ай бұрын
To have it stick
@dappawap
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2007 it has the Dual location climate ,but I would notice my motor seems to be located higher on top of that white piece above where you took yours out is this normal? It seems like it would be removed as one piece, with the white bracket's 2 screws, do you have experience with this?
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