Q: Only get hot air in front

asked by on February 25, 2016

I am getting only hot air in the front no matter what position I turn the knob. I also hear a clicking noise in the back of the SUV. I believe I have a bad blend door in the front and bad air and heat actuators in the rear of the SUV.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

How do I use the luggage cover?
Your car may be equipped with a luggage cover (it’s optional equipment). If it is, then you have an important tool for protecting items in the back from exposure to heat, light and even prying eyes. Here’s how to use...
Car runs rough until warm, and then runs fine.
I would have a technician inspect your rough idle (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-idle-is-rough-inspection). He will probably also check for codes on the computer. It may be the air temperature sensor malfunctioning if it idles rough only when it's cold. You may be able...
How do I use the max air conditioning?
The max air conditioning feature is an extra powerful version of the air conditioning, and can be used in extremely hot weather conditions, or when you need to cool the car in a hurry. To use the max air conditioning...
Frame/Subframe
The sub-frame or frame can get bent by hitting a curb, rear end collision, or hitting something large in the road. There are not too many things that can bend it. I have seen a few get damaged by a...
Reduced Engine Power
Hello, thank you for writing in. With the car seeming to have issues with the extreme cold weather, there may not be anything technically wrong with it. It is not uncommon for vehicles to struggle with this. You may want...
Hi. i have a 2000 kia sportage 4WD and it looks like the fuel pump needs to be replaced. Is it necessary to drop the fuel tank in order to replace the fuel pump?
Hi there. The fuel pump could be changed by using a special tool behind the seats in your vehicle. You will have to remove the carpet behind the rear seats and you will have access to the fuel pump. I...
Brakes grinding on wet weather and clanking
If you've had brake work done recently, and the result is noisy brakes, you need to take the car back to the shop that did the brakes. It's not that unusual for new brakes to make new noises and they...
My car shuts off when it stops
Hi There, It sounds like you may have a dirty or failing idle air control valve causing your engine idle to fluctuate and eventually stall. The idle air control valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/idle-control-valve-replacement) is a small valve on the engine's intake system...
I have a 2002 Dodge Neon. The car vibrates and steering wheel shakes when car is in park and drive if sitting still
Has anyone suggested that the car could be misfiring? If it is the check engine light should be on. Try turning the key on without starting the engine and see if the Check engine light comes on. This is a...

Related articles

The Best Used Cars to Buy If You Need to Haul a Motocross Bike
Of Of course you would love to be able to ride your motocross bike everywhere, but the reality is, at some point you're going to need to transport it. A cargo van of almost any make or model would be...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Heater Bypass Tube
If you see coolant leaking under your car or smell coolant from your car, you may need to replace the heater bypass tube.
How Long Does a Connector Hose Heater Control Valve Last?
The The hose heater control valve opens and allows hot coolant from the engine to blow into the heater core. After the vehicle gets to the correct temperature, the thermostat is opened and allows coolant to circulate through the engine....