my vents dont work right anymore! (front/defroster/feet)

i know that my vaccum lines are fine because when i remove them from the unit in the dash, and connect vaccum manually, the vents all work perfect.....

there are 2 pieces that the hoses plug into, the right hand side controls the vents, and the left hand side controls the hot/cold

i've actually been tyring to figure this out for a while, i took mine apart and now i cant get it to work how it used to...... i took it apart because there was a piece of plastic broken and i wanted to see how it worked

has anyone had this problem with these stupid vents???

 

Nearly everyone . Often the vac control valve is the culprit (the piece with the 'fingers/nipples' in the following pic:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...duct010707.jpg

JamesC

 

It usually happens when the factory radio is removed and an aftermarket raido is installed. I think the vac line get disconnected when reinstalling the radio.

 

it has nothign to do with the radio......

jamesC, how can i fix it? is the thing not sealing correctly now since i took it apart??? should i get it from the dealership???

 

i wana know too

 

While the JY is a possibility, a new one would be the better call. Check with your dealership.

JamesC

 

well is it just the REAR piece thats the problem or the rubber piece in side with all the passages indented on it????

 

felt like bringing this one back to life.... still have the problem, couldnt find the part. any easy solutions?

 

I was able to find a replacement at Carquest a few months ago (part #207708). I think they had it under "vacuum control valve" or something similar.

 

is that just carquest.com? i dont see where to go on the main page, can you guide me? or should i give them a call? i dont have one of these stores by me

 

I've never had any luck with a Carquest web site - I've always had to go to an actual store. I don't know if they sell over the internet, but it might be worth calling them to see. Other parts stores probably stock these as well, it's just that I usually go to Carquest.

 

ok man, i found one in my area actually. i'll check it out, thanks a lot dude

 

Anyone found one yet? Have a part number?

 

were you under the dash just before this happened? getting the hoses hooked up is a biach. do you still hear the fan? if you do its probably the vent hookups and not the controller.

 

its not the hoses. thats why i said i plugged them manually and they worked fine.... its the control thats messed up