HVAC problems
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Heel & Toe
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HVAC problems
I have been trying to access JR-Vette's link on actuator reindexing but the link must be broken. From what I've read here, it sounds like the real fix is to replace the HVAC controller in my '99 c5 with a 2001 or later controller, to fix the problem of the actuator being told to try to close the door to far. If this is right, can anyone tell me the correct part number for the 2001 or later controller?
Drifting
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Having the same problem for the second time in a year. This time not as bad. Not blowing strong on drivers side and temp not as cold as passenger side. Does not happen all the time. Last time had controller and actuator replaced. No problem with passenger side at all
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I have been trying to access JR-Vette's link on actuator reindexing but the link must be broken. From what I've read here, it sounds like the real fix is to replace the HVAC controller in my '99 c5 with a 2001 or later controller, to fix the problem of the actuator being told to try to close the door to far. If this is right, can anyone tell me the correct part number for the 2001 or later controller?
oh yeah, don't overpay for a head unit, some people want waaaaaay to much for them
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as for the re-indexing procedure if you are gonna pull them out just replace them
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Reindexing HVAC Actuators on the C5 Corvette
I copied down the procedures for reindexing the actuators a while back just to be sure I had a copy if I needed them...
Never know when you might need it.
Good luck... GUSTO
Never know when you might need it.
Good luck... GUSTO
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oh yeah, one more very important thing...make sure the new actuators work BEFORE you put that dash back together....you can plug the head unit in and turn the key to get everything running, run them through the various functions....didn't happen to me but my buddy had one of his techs do a new actuator install and put it back together to find out it didn't work,,,,he fixed it on his own time 
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