I found if you dont want to approach it upside down laying on the floor, if you grab that air vent on the right dash and give it a pull the vent pops out. Then the air tube easily comes out with one screw. This gives you a clean shot to see the actuator and remove and replace.
I can not emphasize enough how helpful this tip was. This is the second time I have had to replace this part, and removing the vent made it so easy to see what I was doing. My back thanks you for saving me from awkward yoga poses trying to reach the actuator
Sir you are a rock star. I just did this job and after struggling to get an angle for my big hands for 20 minutes. I removed the vent like you suggested and was done in 5 minutes.
@mazomopar2156 you are a genius. Hats off to you. You Single handedly saved my whole evening. Best youtube comment ive come across in 21 years of life.
First try: That's the "mode door" actuator.(picks which vents the air exits) Second try: "Recirculating door" actuator.(self explanatory) The "blend door" actuator(controls temperature) is on the driver's side of the HVAC assy. I suggest replacing all 3 at the same time.
holy hell thank you for this comment. Even though the actuators seem to be the same part but I wish people wouldn't refer to them all as blend door actuators... this made troubleshooting confusing
@@HeinzGuderian_ got it. Do you happen to know the name of the white disc-like part that the mode actuator is responsible for turning? Actuator shaft snapped off in it and air was stuck on floor vent setting. While checking it out I was able to manually turn it as a temporary fix (100 degrees F every day where I live) but it seemed a little flimsy and I'm not sure how normal this is. I don't want to be a bother and would like to research this but I'm coming up blank trying to search for terms.
@@richiec6068 Unfortunately what you are describing sounds like part of the actual housing, and not sold separately. The actuator motors attach to it. This is the one for a 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited w/3.6l: Distribution Housing 68018095AA Includes: Links, Levers, Clips, Servos. Includes Defrost, Panel, Floor, and Air Mix Doors, Links, Levers, Cables. Includes: Defrost, Panel, Floor, and Air Mix Doors, Links, Levers, Mode Actuator. $221.38
@@HeinzGuderian_ Ah yep there it is: i.imgur.com/1nHIQmb.png Not even sure it's bad I just wanted to see if I could find a vid to get a feel for how it's supposed to work (while I wait for actuator, plus to maybe find out why the actuator shaft broke) but since it's part of the unit and not replaceable it looks like there won't be many vids of this sort of thing. Oh well. Anyways thanks man you're a life saver
I have this exact same year and model. Thank you for explaining the damn ticking! Lol. I'll get the new part this weekend and let you know how it goes.
I definitely recommend making sure you have a very stubby, or a 90 degree screwdriver. Even with a 90 degree screwdriver the space you're working in is extremely tight. Replacing this is a giant hassle, but cheaper than that $700 quoted by two different shops.
Thanks for the video. I replaced the actuator and it is working. However, it kind of makes a hum when it switches between the modes. (Like an electronic motor sound). I don't notice my other actuators doing this.
The visor clips on my 200 brake constantly because I use my visor to block the morning sun. If they use the better quality plastic it would last longer but it's all about the cost.
I’m having the same issue. It’s the actual “ blend door” good luck they discontinued the part I found one at a wrecking yard but the entire dash has to come out 🤦♀️
@@JenSurberUCMontana Jen i got the part on Ebay I replaced it and the dash dont have to come out. Pul the glove box door off its right there to the right. I fixed noo head by bleeding the thermostat housing.
@@JenSurberUCMontana No it doesnt make your heat come on it directs air flow . Mine was clicking and didnt open the door for airflow. Last Winter I had no heat and I changed the Thermostat. Buy one from Chrysler dont buy aftermarket as they dont last.
@@anthonyrippo1223 I changed the thermostat Bled the thermostat housing and changed the actuator clicking and still no heat. The heater core hoses are hot it’s not the heater core It’s pissing me off what else could it be? I have no heat and I’m in Montana lol
