Changing A Bad Actuator On Cadillac Dts

1. 2006 Cadillac Dts Blend Door Actuator Location
2. Changing A Bad Actuator On Cadillac Dts Engine

Brought to you by 1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the temp. Door actuator. This is a problem if your vehicle's AC temperature doesn't change. It always blows hot or always blows cold. That's usually this door, this actuator. Tools you'll need are a flat blade screwdriver, a 7/32 inch socket with a ratchet and an extension, and a pair of needle nose pliers.

The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2006 Cadillac DTS. We recommend changing the battery in Cadillacs every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your DTS that you need to replace. Products 1 - 10 of 3496 - Buy Cadillac DTS parts online at partsgeek. Get the Best Priced Cadillac DTS Parts. Cadillac DTS Replacement Parts. Door Lock Actuator Connector. For a used DTS model, you must be aware that it was manufactured between 2006 and 2011, which is not that bad for such a strong vehicle. Improper HVAC Temperature and/or Air Delivery Due to Failed Mode Door Actuator on Cadillac DeVille. Problems / Cadillac /. How do i change this actuator motor. Can i do it from under the dash or does the whole dash have to come off. Bad gas mileage-check engine light -cannot shut off heat-comes thru defroster only.

In here, underneath, there are some clips that hold this panel on the bottom and there are those clips. You want to use a screwdriver, pry the center down, and then the clips pull out. Okay, then once you have those clips off, just pull this down and out. And right here is your actuator. Use a pair of needle nose pliers and squeeze that tab. Push it up through. Next, remove these two bolts.

They're 7/32 inch. We'll speed up as we just remove those two bolts. The actuator comes down, and you can see that it's plugged in right here. Pull this tab up and it comes off.

Here's the new actuator from 1A Auto, same as the original one. We'll connect our harness connection first, and then put it up and in.

We'll speed it up here as I start those bolts and then tighten them up. You want to tighten them up nice and snug. Don't want to over tighten them though. I do apologize for the camera angles. I am actually holding the camera with one hand and installing it with the other. Now you need to reconnect the rod that connects to the temp door, and I'd separated the small clip from the rod. Clip the clip in first, and then just put the rod on, just kind of relax it on there and then press it down into the clip.

Now, we'll fast forward. The last step is just to put that access panel back up in there and put the three clips back in and you should be all set. We hope this helps you out.

Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

2006 Cadillac Dts Blend Door Actuator Location

The video above shows how to replace blown fuses in the interior fuse box of your 2006 Cadillac DTS in addition to the fuse panel diagram location. Electrical components such as your map light, radio, heated seats, high beams, power windows all have fuses and if they suddenly stop working, chances are you have a fuse that has blown out. If your DTS is experiencing electrical problems, you should always check the fuses first, because they are relatively easy to check and cheap to change. Some Cadillacs have multiple interior fuse boxes including in the trunk - the video above will show you where the interior fuse box of your 2006 DTS is located. If your DTS has many options like a sunroof, navigation, heated seats, etc, the more fuses it has. Some components may have multiple fuses, so make sure you check all of the fuses that are linked to the component in question.

Changing A Bad Actuator On Cadillac Dts Engine

If you need to replace a blown fuse in your DTS, make sure you replace it with one that has the same amperage as the blown fuse. If checking and replacing the fuse for the component in question doesn't work, we recommend seeking assistance from a trusted professional mechanic. They should be able to figure out if the component needs to be replaced or if there is a short or some other problem with your DTS.