What Does a Recirculation Actuator Do

Electric blend and recirculation doors are used with (EATC) electronic automatic temperature control systems to control cabin air temperature. … Applying voltage to one wire and grounding the other moves the door in one direction. Reversing the polarity of these wires moves the door in the other direction.

What are the symptoms of a bad actuator?

  • Knocking. Knocking sounds can almost always be attributed to a failing blend door actuator. …
  • Clicking. …
  • Any Other Strange Noises. …
  • Inconsistent Airflow. …
  • Inconsistent Temperature. …
  • Wrong Temperature.

How many actuators are in a car?

Most cars will have either one or two actuators, but your car may have more of them if it has the ability to control the temperature in different zones or multi-zone climate control as carmakers often say. The blend door is controlled by the actuator, and it’s the system that diverts and controls the airflow.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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