bad A/C actuator?
08-23-2016, 06:17 AM
#12
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 26
Guys,
EDITED... (removed first sentence after getting more info) Get a good look at the long part number ... They are both the same except for the "-A" or "-B" suffix, and there may be more letters after that, due to a part being revised later in time, so you may get a "AA" or "BA". It would be the first letter in the suffix to pay attention to.
YH-1869 is "-A" and has two prongs. (It DOES have an arm, contrary to what Derf posted ... holding one in front of me now).
YH-1870 is the "-B" suffix and has, 5 or 6 prongs (I forget). Looking at the schematics, it may be used in all three other positions, but I would verify that by looking at the long part number suffix to be sure.
Drives me a bit crazy that they can't just give it one part number and be done with it .. lol.
EDITED... (removed first sentence after getting more info) Get a good look at the long part number ... They are both the same except for the "-A" or "-B" suffix, and there may be more letters after that, due to a part being revised later in time, so you may get a "AA" or "BA". It would be the first letter in the suffix to pay attention to.
YH-1869 is "-A" and has two prongs. (It DOES have an arm, contrary to what Derf posted ... holding one in front of me now).
YH-1870 is the "-B" suffix and has, 5 or 6 prongs (I forget). Looking at the schematics, it may be used in all three other positions, but I would verify that by looking at the long part number suffix to be sure.
Drives me a bit crazy that they can't just give it one part number and be done with it .. lol.
Last edited by CaptainComet; 08-26-2016 at 02:13 AM.
08-23-2016, 02:10 PM
#13
Gentleman's Relish
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 13,090
Guys,
Looking at Derf's info, I have made an edit to the longer post. I now suspect the YH-1869 does go in the lower position on the passenger side. Get a good look at the long part number ... They are both the same except for the "-A" or "-B" suffix, and there may be more letters after that, due to a part being revised later in time, so you may get a "AA" or "BA". It would be the first letter in the suffix to pay attention to.
YH-1869 is "-A" and has two prongs. (It DOES have an arm, contrary to what Derf posted ... holding one in front of me now).
YH-1870 is the "-B" suffix and has, 5 or 6 prongs (I forget). Looking at the schematics, it may be used in all three other positions, but I would verify that by looking at the long part number suffix to be sure.
Drives me a bit crazy that they can't just give it one part number and be done with it .. lol.
Looking at Derf's info, I have made an edit to the longer post. I now suspect the YH-1869 does go in the lower position on the passenger side. Get a good look at the long part number ... They are both the same except for the "-A" or "-B" suffix, and there may be more letters after that, due to a part being revised later in time, so you may get a "AA" or "BA". It would be the first letter in the suffix to pay attention to.
YH-1869 is "-A" and has two prongs. (It DOES have an arm, contrary to what Derf posted ... holding one in front of me now).
YH-1870 is the "-B" suffix and has, 5 or 6 prongs (I forget). Looking at the schematics, it may be used in all three other positions, but I would verify that by looking at the long part number suffix to be sure.
Drives me a bit crazy that they can't just give it one part number and be done with it .. lol.
My original Post with part numbers has been fixed. I've also updated it to reflect the OEM numbers to avoid any confusion with the whole A/B thing.
Last edited by Derf00; 08-23-2016 at 02:13 PM.
08-24-2016, 02:25 PM
#15
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: AZ
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Hahahah, I'm an idiot, SMH. Found the problem. I finally decided to look at the invoice from when I ordered the parts. YH1865 is the correct number for the one that is located on the center stack lower passenger side. It is the temperature/blend door actuator and does not have an arm.
YH1869 is that one that I mentioned next to the blower motor (Mode door actuator that controls the air circulation)
AutoNation Ford White Bear Lake Call: (651) 484-8888
Order Number: FPC:010522621
Placed: 6/6/2016
Items Ordered:
1. FA1891
ELEMENT ASY - AIR CLEANER Price: $35.20
2. YH1865
MOTOR ASY Price: $27.66
3. YH1870
MOTOR ASY Price: $22.73
I will now wait to see what other errors you find Capt!
Last edited by Derf00; 08-24-2016 at 03:06 PM.
08-26-2016, 02:11 AM
#16
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: FL
Posts: 26
That is great having the YH1865 part number. Going to edit my previous remarks. If we keep this up, we will have all the info in one post.
The wife's car is making the tapping noise when the temp control is pushed all the way to either limit - hot or cold, so that one is probably on it's way out, too.
Her solution - just don't turn it all the way. Just as good for now.
I think she feels bad watching me play contortionist to change the other one.
This one would be easy comparatively.
The wife's car is making the tapping noise when the temp control is pushed all the way to either limit - hot or cold, so that one is probably on it's way out, too.
Her solution - just don't turn it all the way. Just as good for now.
I think she feels bad watching me play contortionist to change the other one.
This one would be easy comparatively.
09-01-2016, 04:36 PM
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: AZ
Posts: 13,090
That is great having the YH1865 part number. Going to edit my previous remarks. If we keep this up, we will have all the info in one post.
The wife's car is making the tapping noise when the temp control is pushed all the way to either limit - hot or cold, so that one is probably on it's way out, too.
Her solution - just don't turn it all the way. Just as good for now.
I think she feels bad watching me play contortionist to change the other one.
This one would be easy comparatively.
The wife's car is making the tapping noise when the temp control is pushed all the way to either limit - hot or cold, so that one is probably on it's way out, too.
Her solution - just don't turn it all the way. Just as good for now.
I think she feels bad watching me play contortionist to change the other one.
This one would be easy comparatively.
In both of my actuators the same gear was broken. The middle white one.
The defrost one bugged me though as there are only a few days a year, I actually use that setting so, to have it break and get stuck in defrost just seemed silly for something I never use.
04-30-2017, 11:11 AM
#18
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 28
Derf00,
Thanks for the excellent PDF links.
Thanks for the excellent PDF links.
Looks like there are three separate modules that control the direction of the air flow.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...Floor Door.pdf
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...frost Door.pdf
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...Inlet Door.pdf
Overview of location:
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...um Chamber.pdf
I get an occasional click when switching from Floor/Passenger compartment to something else, but that's it.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...Floor Door.pdf
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...frost Door.pdf
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...Inlet Door.pdf
Overview of location:
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...um Chamber.pdf
I get an occasional click when switching from Floor/Passenger compartment to something else, but that's it.
Last edited by Machfive916; 04-30-2017 at 11:12 AM. Reason: Added to the reply.
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