Issue with Enclave A/C

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by 2manybuicks, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    Alternator fried. Wife drove it til it died 1 mile from house.

    Replaced alternator.

    Now driver A/C is fine.
    Pass A/C blows red hot, i.e. heater is fully engaged.

    I could understand if low voltage fried something. But is there possibly something I can reset?
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Most modern cars use actuators to control the doors in the climate control system. They can go bad or get out of wack if power is interrupted while the system is on. If the actuator is still good, the system may be able to be reinitialized with a tech2 scan tool, or, you may need to replace it. The actuators have small electrical motors with gears that move the doors.
     
    Last edited: Aug 12, 2018
  3. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    Thanks.

    I will take it to my mechanic and hope for the best.
     
  4. red67wildcat

    red67wildcat Well-Known Member

    Have you tried dropping a tree on it?
    Just a thought
     
  5. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    Well played. And yes.
     
  6. chucknixon

    chucknixon Founders Club Member

    there is an Enclave forum and it is valuable for information on all years since 2008. Actuators going bad are frequently mentioned. www.enclaveforum.net
     
  7. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    I will check it out. Thanks.
     
  8. Skyhawk

    Skyhawk Well-Known Member

    Try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes then reconnect & start is up but do not touch A/C controls for a few minutes & let it learn itself before you try setti ng controls
     
  9. dan zepnick

    dan zepnick Well-Known Member

    Yes,this will take care of it. Done it many times. Unless the actuator died.
     
  10. 2manybuicks

    2manybuicks Founders Club Member

    No luck, dang nab it.
     
  11. bigdavesstg1

    bigdavesstg1 Founders Club Member

    Actuator is bad will have to replace I'm a GM tech see it a lot passenger side is beside glove box hope you have small hands hard to get at.buy one from the dealer aftermarket don't work
     
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  12. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

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