Q: Blend door and throttle actuation problems

asked by on February 23, 2016

The computer says "no heat was tracked to the blend door," and the engine light says "throttle actuation." And nothing comes across the dash like it should. If the throttle needs to be replaced, the diagnostics indicate the car runs the way its supposed to, and it does run nicely.

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