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Why does the heater blow hot air out on the passenger side but not the driver side?

First off I drive a 2004 Chevrolet Impala.Fan/blower works fine on both sides but I only get cold air on driver's side. Heat blows fine on passenger side and from floor. I dont think Im getting any hot air from the winshield defroster either. Can an old(needed to be replaced battery) cause this? I just dont want to get reemed at the auto shop.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Check to see if your air blend door is working.in the past they used to be mechanical, now they are electric or vacuum. And No the battery has nothing to do with this.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    First off no you don't need a battery. If your car stalled because the battery ran out of juice than, for the majority, you still wouldn't need a battery.

    It's most likely what the other guy said, the one about it having something that directs air flow considering your getting hot and cold easily. If you getting hot and cold constantly at the same time than it's probably along the same problem. Unless you know how to take the front console/dash off/apart or have the patience to do so your probably going to get reemed.

  • Mike R
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I believe there is a blender door Under the dash console usually near the floor or just above that is actuated by a vacuum motor. That is operated by a selector switch that is usualy a vacuum switch. Check for a broken or loose vacuum hose. Possibly a hose that is off in the duct work. Check the blender door operation first.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    hi, you have whats referred to as a mixture door interior the sprint that strikes once you regulate the temperature, this would be a standard fault with GM automobiles. getting as much because it somewhat is somewhat awkward yet you will ought to repair it for iciness. the area would be low-value at your community junk backyard.

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