How To Fix A Stuck Jeep Grand Cherokee HVAC Actuator Door

On the 2011 and newer Jeep Grand Cherokee and sister Dodge Durango, the "blend door" or "actuator door" in the ductwork under the dash is a known problem. There is an electrical actuator which turns a gear, which in turn moves a blend door that cycles between heat and cooling. The actuator will draw an additional electrical load when the blend door hits the end of it's travel, and the computer is supposed to recognize that load and stop the motor from turning. What actually happens is that the computer responds too slowly and the actuator pushes the blend door past it's travel, making it stuck. Then the plastic gear cracks when the door is asked to move to a different position.

In this video I'll show my solution for getting the door unstuck without taking the dash apart or cutting holes. Then the gear and/or actuator can be replaced. I hope this helps somebody else!

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