handmedownreatta Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 mine seems to be stuck.any ideas on freeing it?i unhooked the rod but it doesn't move.im only getting cold air from the heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 The most common failure is the plastic retainer clip breaks on the left (door) end of the link. That manifests as the rod moves but doesn't move the door. Are you saying the rod doesn't move at all when disconnected from the stepper motor on the right end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 i unhooked the rod.the doors stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Search "Machiner55" and key in "Blend" and see what he did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 it turns out the part i thought should move turned out to be the stationary mount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, handmedownreatta said: it turns out the part i thought should move turned out to be the stationary mount. Have you tried the override section to run the door back and forth, or observe the rod when turning the climate control temperature from cold to warm? The right end connects to an electric motor in the HVAC controller. Edited October 25, 2021 by 2seater (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 override section?i haven't had time to further look at it.at least i can manually control the heat now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 This the link to the ROJ to the How To section on the blend door: Reatta Owners Journal I looked again and I do not see an actual override for the blend door but BD22 (commanded) and BD23 (actual) will indicate what the BCM wants to happen and if it actually matches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B. Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 I have a similar issue. I'm 99% sure the motor that moves the rod is locked up. I can't get the arm to turn for anything. But I was able to disconnect the rod and control the door manually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Josh B. said: I have a similar issue. I'm 99% sure the motor that moves the rod is locked up. I can't get the arm to turn for anything. But I was able to disconnect the rod and control the door manually. You will not be able to move the arm on the electric motor manually. It will only move electrically. It is a separate part that bolts into the HVAC controller, per the photo, but I don't know that it is available to buy that way. I suggest you try the tests two posts above which may give a clue if it is the motor or the controller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptt Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Is there a source for a replacement clip??? ive had to pull the glovebox out and rig the blend door open to get heat. The clip is broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I have found similar retainer clips in the Dorman Help section of an auto parts store. It is the type of things used to retain linkage inside doors for the lock mechanisms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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