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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Can't turn the heat down

1998 ford F-150 XL 4.2L engine... One day I couldn't turn down the heat, I get heat from the blower in all temperature setting on the climate control. When on AC the compressor engages normally, though I haven't checked my AC coolant, if it was that then I should at least get cool outside air on the "panel" setting. Not sure how to work this,, and Ideas?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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Read the FAQs in the HVAC section. Your answer (or at least, guidance) is there.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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there is an electric motor operated "blend door" tht mixes hot and cool air to get the expected temp. Your motor, or cam / gearbox to the door is broken. I think its located under the radio, above the transmissiosn hump, more to drivers side. Take off the plastic cover to see, then operate the temp ****.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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THANKS i'll pull the radio and check it out
 
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