Q: Ac vents not blowing

asked by on January 14, 2017

2002 Seville sls a/c only blows out floor and defrost, but does blow out ac vents momentarily when first starting. I suspect vacuum issue, but I cannot find the vacuum hose location. But it may be different issue. Please help.

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