2002 Gmc Sierra Mode Door

[scott19]

Hi All,

 

I have a 2002 Sierra 1500HD, and my A/C is stuck on defrost. I've replaced the mode door actuator, and recalibrated the system but still no luck. I've taken the truck to a GM dealer, and they tell me that my mode door is over rotating, which is causing the fault which causes the system to default to defrost. The dealer wants to take the dash apart to fix it, which would take several days and lots of money.

 

The service tech at the dealer thinks there should be a hard stop on the evaporator case or on the mode door that would prevent the acutator from over turning, and that my stop may be broken. Does anybody where this stop feature is located? I'm hoping I can find out what is supposed to stop the mode door from rotating, and fix it without taking my entire dash apart.

 

Thanks.

[govtech]

meeehhhh.....a stop?????

 

i think not,i did a htr module removal for a door replacement and not sure i saw a stop in the box,

 

wow ,you are in for a decision my friend,

 

get another opinion is my advice..

 

going it your self needs a roll of film and some service info,not hard but its intimidating and im a tech !!!...not laughing out loud

[scott19]

meeehhhh.....a stop?????

 

i think not,i did a htr module removal for a door replacement and not sure i saw a stop in the box,

 

wow ,you are in for a decision my friend,

 

get another opinion is my advice..

 

going it your self needs a roll of film and some service info,not hard but its intimidating and im a tech !!!...not laughing out loud

 

 

Well,

 

I went to another dealer for a second opinion. You are correct, there is no mechanical stop in the case. This dealer told me to replace the acctuator (again). So I did, $110 later, and I still have the same problem. I installed the new actuator, turned the key on, and it rotated fully clockwise, to defrost and stayed there. All the voltages at the actuator connector check out - but something is telling the system to default to defrost.

 

I can't beleive my truck is the only one that has had this problem???

[Kirkathon25]

my 2002 gmc sierra blower only works on 3, 4, and 5 but im pretty sure its not the same problem

[govtech]

meeehhhh.....a stop?????

 

i think not,i did a htr module removal for a door replacement and not sure i saw a stop in the box,

 

wow ,you are in for a decision my friend,

 

get another opinion is my advice..

 

going it your self needs a roll of film and some service info,not hard but its intimidating and im a tech !!!...not laughing out loud

 

 

Well,

 

I went to another dealer for a second opinion. You are correct, there is no mechanical stop in the case. This dealer told me to replace the acctuator (again). So I did, $110 later, and I still have the same problem. I installed the new actuator, turned the key on, and it rotated fully clockwise, to defrost and stayed there. All the voltages at the actuator connector check out - but something is telling the system to default to defrost.

 

I can't beleive my truck is the only one that has had this problem???

 

 

 

if a currant gm tech can look up if they are plug and play or not ,,,,,and did u have it scanned ?,the hvac control head is a module and has codes and data and reprograming MAY do it ...

 

however ....

 

you may have to take it in as you are hooped at this point

 

good luck

[asc08]

my 2002 gmc sierra blower only works on 3, 4, and 5 but im pretty sure its not the same problem

 

 

My 2006 Silverado lost a couple of speeds. After reading on this site about some members getting a letter from GM, I went to the dealership. There is a special provision that extends the warranty on the blower motor resistor.

 

It took the service writer a few minutes to find it, but the replacement of the resistor and electrical connection was covered.

 

I don't know if the '02 model year is covered, but you may want to check. Otherwise, it sounds like a pretty easy fix. Be sure to replace the resistor and connector.