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The 2006 Buick Rendezous has dual controls for the A/C, Heater. When I turn on the heater heat comes in the drivers side but not the passenger side (only cold air). Since I live in Mexico the parts are not readily available. Can this be repaired locally and if so, how? Would I possibly be better off having eliminating the dual part and have them "fix" it so that they would both work the same. A local mechanic suggested this. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thank You. Ray
HI Raymond
The actuator is what has gone either bad or out of range. If it is out of range you can fix by disconnecting your battery and reconnecting in 10 to 15 sec. If this does not repair it then your actuator is bad. Unfortunately you cannot repair the way you say it is split inside the dash board. You can only replace the part. Try what I said and let me know.
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| Comment | Candido, thank you very much for the recommendation. I disconnected the battery three times in an effort to get it to work but it still does not work. Air blows hot to the drivers side but only neutral air to the passenger side. I moved the heat control slide back and forth but still doesn't work. I suspect that I will have to buy a part when I'm in the states and have it fixed here in Mexico. Thanks again. You have saved me from a wild goose chase because the local mechanic is the one that said he could fix it so that it would work. Raymond | ||
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Candido Figueroa
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Most questions on automotive air conditioning service and repairs.
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Completed Education in 1984 and started my own business in 1987. Have owned and operated an automotive air conditioning reapair shop in South Florida since 1987.
Organizations
Mobile Air Conditioning Society International Since 1992
Education/Credentials
Miami Lakes Technical Education center 1984
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