2010 Buick Enclave CXL, A/C Does Not Cool Well

This 2010 Buick Enclave CXL came in with the complaint that the a/c is not as cold as it should be during the heat of the day. The problem is that with the ambient temperature being 98° F and the heat index at 112°F the best the vent temperature would drop to was the mid … Continue reading “2010 Buick Enclave CXL, A/C Does Not Cool Well”

GM “C/K” & “S/T” Vehicles, HVAC Recalibration Using a Tech 2 Scan Tool

It Recently came to my attention that some of my readers wanted to see how to perform an actuator recalibration using a Tech 2 scan tool. The pictures are dark and they are best viewed in low light conditions. Connect the scan tool to the DLC and turn the ignition on. After entering the year,make, … Continue reading “GM “C/K” & “S/T” Vehicles, HVAC Recalibration Using a Tech 2 Scan Tool”

Actuator Replacement GM Trucks and SUV’s 1999-2009

This is a list of procedures to replace the multiple actuators on General Motors Trucks and SUV’s from 1999 to 2009. These posts will apply to all of the Full Sized Trucks and SUV’s listed below. There may be slight differences between brands and trim levels. HVAC Calibration Procedure GM Trucks And SUV’s 2003 Chevrolet … Continue reading “Actuator Replacement GM Trucks and SUV’s 1999-2009”

1996 Chevrolet S10, Air Blows Out Of The Defroster Only

This 1996 Chevrolet S10 came in with the complaint that the heater/ air conditioner air only blows out of the defroster vents regardless of where it is commanded. It is actually a pretty simple problem and strangely enough it is not an electrical problem. The most common place for failure is in the under hood … Continue reading “1996 Chevrolet S10, Air Blows Out Of The Defroster Only”

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Identifying Heater A/C Actuators

This 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer came in with the air flow stuck coming out of the defroster. I have already done a post on how to replace the faulty mode actuator, but I did not have a good enough picture to identify all of the actuators on the driver’s side of the dash. To see that … Continue reading “2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Identifying Heater A/C Actuators”

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Poor Heat, Clicking Sound Under Dash

This 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer came in with a clicking sound under the driver’s side of the dash and erratic control of heat and a/c, hot and cold,  air from the driver’s side of the dash. To find the actual site of the clicking noise, I had to remove some of the underside of the dash. … Continue reading “2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, Poor Heat, Clicking Sound Under Dash”

2003 GMC Envoy, No A/C Vent Control, B0263

This 2003 GMC Envoy came in with the complaint that the a/c will only blow out the defrost and floor. Not through the dash vents. I checked codes and found a code B0263 for a fault with the mode actuator. I first ran into this problem after changing a battery in one of these vehicles … Continue reading “2003 GMC Envoy, No A/C Vent Control, B0263”