2002 Escalade 4wd Model

[kitkatwoman]

Hi everyone,

 

New to the site due to a weird occurence in my 2002 Escalade. I'll be simple and to the point, and hope someone can help out or point me in the right direction.

 

For the past 2 weeks our SUV has had the heat coming from any vent, whether or not the fan is on, whether or not the temperature dial is set at 66(cold/blue) and it doesnt matter what position the fan/vent is in(feet, face, windshield defrost.

 

All of the gauges(oil, temp, battery) are showing as in the normal range. Gas mileage is the same, it runs/drives the same, have not changed the type of gas or oil. I'm trying to cover the basics here on how it is driving whether or not it is connected. I have not seen any messages in the message center in the panel.

 

I havent taken it into my local(reliable) auto shop yet as I wanted to have some information first on what it could be.

 

Thanks again for any and all help.

 

 

kkw

[pm26]

Most likely the heater control valve is stuck open. Or it could be the air mixing door stuck open or closed.

 

Welcome to the site!

[bossier62guy]

Hi everyone,

 

New to the site due to a weird occurence in my 2002 Escalade. I'll be simple and to the point, and hope someone can help out or point me in the right direction.

 

For the past 2 weeks our SUV has had the heat coming from any vent, whether or not the fan is on, whether or not the temperature dial is set at 66(cold/blue) and it doesnt matter what position the fan/vent is in(feet, face, windshield defrost.

 

All of the gauges(oil, temp, battery) are showing as in the normal range. Gas mileage is the same, it runs/drives the same, have not changed the type of gas or oil. I'm trying to cover the basics here on how it is driving whether or not it is connected. I have not seen any messages in the message center in the panel.

 

I havent taken it into my local(reliable) auto shop yet as I wanted to have some information first on what it could be.

 

Thanks again for any and all help.

 

 

kkw

 

Not exactly sure on your Caddy but my 02 Silverado has both a hot/cold actuator and a mode control actuator that directs the air flow to whatever area is selected (defrost, etc.). The way you describe it though it sounds as either both actuators are acting up or possibly the control panel has gone south. I know the Tahoes are set up like my truck. Do you hear any clicking or binding noise when you turn the temp from hot to cold or vice versa?

[bossier62guy]

Hi everyone,

 

New to the site due to a weird occurence in my 2002 Escalade. I'll be simple and to the point, and hope someone can help out or point me in the right direction.

 

For the past 2 weeks our SUV has had the heat coming from any vent, whether or not the fan is on, whether or not the temperature dial is set at 66(cold/blue) and it doesnt matter what position the fan/vent is in(feet, face, windshield defrost.

 

All of the gauges(oil, temp, battery) are showing as in the normal range. Gas mileage is the same, it runs/drives the same, have not changed the type of gas or oil. I'm trying to cover the basics here on how it is driving whether or not it is connected. I have not seen any messages in the message center in the panel.

 

I havent taken it into my local(reliable) auto shop yet as I wanted to have some information first on what it could be.

 

Thanks again for any and all help.

 

 

kkw

 

After reading your post again does the air flow change from vent to defrost, etc. If it does I'd say the hot/cold actuator is stuck and needs to be replaced. Getting air blowing through w/ the fan switch off is normal on these vehicles by the way and if you do have an actuator stuck in the "hot" position then you will get hot air flowing out of your HVAC system in any position selected.

[BigJayDogg3]

Hi everyone,

 

New to the site due to a weird occurence in my 2002 Escalade. I'll be simple and to the point, and hope someone can help out or point me in the right direction.

 

For the past 2 weeks our SUV has had the heat coming from any vent, whether or not the fan is on, whether or not the temperature dial is set at 66(cold/blue) and it doesnt matter what position the fan/vent is in(feet, face, windshield defrost.

 

All of the gauges(oil, temp, battery) are showing as in the normal range. Gas mileage is the same, it runs/drives the same, have not changed the type of gas or oil. I'm trying to cover the basics here on how it is driving whether or not it is connected. I have not seen any messages in the message center in the panel.

 

I havent taken it into my local(reliable) auto shop yet as I wanted to have some information first on what it could be.

 

Thanks again for any and all help.

 

 

kkw

 

 

I can't help you, but will say, that really sucks. Having the heater blowing this time a year. Which, you probably don't live where it is as warm.

[pennzoil29]

Sorry, I can't be of any help with your problem, but welcome to to the forum.

[kitkatwoman]

Not exactly sure on your Caddy but my 02 Silverado has both a hot/cold actuator and a mode control actuator that directs the air flow to whatever area is selected (defrost, etc.). The way you describe it though it sounds as either both actuators are acting up or possibly the control panel has gone south. I know the Tahoes are set up like my truck. Do you hear any clicking or binding noise when you turn the temp from hot to cold or vice versa?

 

No clicking noise at all between hot/cold/in between. And hot air comes out when it is on the front defrost(not that i need it now but still). And the heat is even more noticeable since the vehicle is black w/very dark tinted windows.

 

I appreciate the help alot

 

Sorry, I can't be of any help with your problem, but welcome to to the forum.

 

Thank you so much! It seems little things are breaking down or off at the same time on my Caddy so i'm a bit PO'd about it. But once I buy a car I end up keeping it till it dies or is on life support ;)

 

And i love my Escalade even with these horrendous gas prices. I live in western Pennsylvania and right now it is at $4.29/gallon for mid-grade.

[bossier62guy]

I'm still a lil confused....Is your HVAC controller functioning properly w/ the exception of giving you only hot air? Meaning that whatever mode you select the air flow is directed to the appropriate vents. If indeed it is functioning properly but you only get hot air then I suspect the hot/cold actuator is FUBR (old military acronym) and needs to be replaced.