Blend door actuator ok?

Any ticking sounds from the glove box area?

 

If its Blend door actuator, how much usually does it cost to fix it in the dealer?

I didn't notice ticking sounds from the glove area before I dropped it off to the body shop. I will pick up my car today.

 

I dont think its very expensive...maybe $30-$40?

But you should be able to do it by yourself if you have the space and a few tools!

https://medium.com/@shuangzizuobh2/...zuobh2/diy-replace-the-blend-door-actuator-on-a-dodge-charger-2014-b84d600b0fe0

 

2012, 13 and 14's have sometimes have weirdness with the HVAC and doors. Try this... Put it in recirc mode, and run the temperature up and down a few times - both sides if it has split / sync mode. See if it will blow cold like that.
Try doing another battery disconnect for a while.

And then the bad news if you do need to replace one...
"The blend door actuators do not require mechanical indexing to the blend door linkage, as they are electronically calibrated by the Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module. The heating and A/C system must be re-calibrated each time an actuator motor is replaced. See: A L L Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC )\Testing and Inspection (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/HVAC - Standard Procedure)."

 

So I picked up my car in the body shop on Monday and my driver's AC is now working. They told me that they didn't do anything and they just scan it and there is no problem. I'm not a car guy so my theory was maybe the HVAC module got locked for some reason when they disconnected the battery and when they rescan my car, it fixes or it recalibrates itself?

BUT today, when I got to my car, I hear this rapid ticking sound coming from the driver's side, driver side dashboard I think. The AC still works, but what is this sound?

 

So by doing a quick research, it's probably the blend door actuator. I'll go to the dealer to get a quote. Since for now it is just a sound, what would be the worst case to happen (besides having driver side blow hot air, I don't think I would need AC atm here in California because it is getting colder and even if I do, I can just close the driver side vent right?) if I let it like that and don't fix it right away?

 

So by doing a quick research, it's probably the blend door actuator. I'll go to the dealer to get a quote. Since for now it is just a sound, what would be the worst case to happen (besides having driver side blow hot air, I don't think I would need AC atm here in California because it is getting colder and even if I do, I can just close the driver side vent right?) if I let it like that and don't fix it right away?[/QUOTE
You took it in because of damage due to a hit and run. Comp. insurance claim? It worked before the you were hit and now it doesn't, right? Seems like it should be part of the damage / repair / claim?

 

Well, yes, I am using my Uninsured Motorist Property Damage because the other guy has no insurance. Hit was on the rear driver bumper and it was months ago. This problem just came after the body shop repaired the rear bumper. I don't think I could add it on the claim.