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Pointplacekids
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Jul 28, 2011, 2:26 PM
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 2002 gmc safari van 3.6 engine 125,000 miles.
At the begining of summer Inoticed my a/c quit blowin when I pressed on the gas hard (as when i was getting on the e-way ect...)
Now the vacum system for my a/c and heat vents has stoped diverting the COLD air (I so badly need). The blower motor works fine. Where should I look to find the problem? The truck runs very well. Thanks.
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Hammer Time
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Jul 28, 2011, 3:28 PM
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The mode selection is done through a series of air doors that are operated by vacuum. When there is either a partial or total loss of vacuum, the system will default to either defrost or on some vehicles, heat. Acceleration can also have an effect on the doors for the same reason.
Look under the hood for a small black plastic hose coming through the firewall. Follow it to the vacuum source looking for any breaks, cracks or leaks. Also follow any other lines that branch off because they may go to a vacuum reservoir (storage tank) and a leak there will cause the same problem. Using a vacuum gauge to determine if you have full vacuum at any given point is the best way to find it. You can cut into the line anywhere and splice it back together with a piece of vacuum hose. Find the broken line, you found your problem.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 28, 2011, 8:15 PM
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Yes/No - HT - this should be all electric actuators. No vacuum involvement,
Tom
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Pointplacekids
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Jul 30, 2011, 3:26 PM
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Just as you said , oh wondrous one of knowledge. I found a vacuum hose partly burt/ melted , replaced it and we have COLD air again!! Thanks you made my weekend !
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Hammer Time
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Jul 30, 2011, 3:34 PM
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You're welcome. That's why we all volunteer here.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jul 31, 2011, 6:32 AM
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So glad it's fixed and that was a common problem, Credit to HT as he knew it was still being done by vacuum which I thought ended with the stone wheel.
Site is free and will be if I have an influence and do thank publicly or privately someone who steered you right and hope just did. Thanks HT,
Tom
(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Jul 31, 2011, 6:34 AM)
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