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Old Jul 13, 2021 | 09:25 AM
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Central dash AC vents
After replacement radio install My central AC vent stopped working, can anyone tell me what can be the fix for this? Could it be wiring or fuse? What is the fuse # ?
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Old Jul 13, 2021 | 06:37 PM
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I have read on the forum that the wire connector can fall down behind the unit.
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Originally Posted by Plutoe
your vents work based on flap motors or vacuum depending on MY and VIN has nothing to to do with a radio install, however I would go back to the schlep who installed the radio
I had re-install today, all connections are made. I don’t think the flap motors are working as I can hear it blowing and the side ( door) vents are billowing. Also the hazard lights button works on top.
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I had re-install today, all connections are made. I don’t think the flap motors are working as I can hear it blowing and the side ( door) vents are billowing. Also the hazard lights button works on top.
any suggestions? I just can’t get the vents to open. Need to do it all while have radio replacement done ( again).
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any suggestions? I just can’t get the vents to open. Need to do it all while have radio replacement done ( again).
any suggestions on how I can get this center vent to open? What is the fuse # and what is the relay??

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Can I ask where you got the radio bezel?

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Can I ask where you got the radio bezel?
https://www.spiralaudio.com/index.ph...roduct_id=1670
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