Climate door actuators

[vxr500]

I just has the distinct displeasure of replacing one of these things. Luckily it was the easiest one to get to, but still a miserable job. I'n now click free. My question is, do I need to do the reset procedure if everything is working as it should? I cycled through all the modes and its working correctly.

 

[Autokyrios]

Nope, don't believe so. The more "intelligent" stuff is in later models.

 

[Dino Dino Bambino]

I just has the distinct displeasure of replacing one of these things. Luckily it was the easiest one to get to, but still a miserable job. I'n now click free. My question is, do I need to do the reset procedure if everything is working as it should? I cycled through all the modes and its working correctly.

Here's my write up on the procedure:

How To: Dash Blend Door Actuator Replacement 05-09 Mustang

In total there are four: 1. Floor/dash vent actuator on driver's side behind gauge cluster (Motorcraft part no. YH 1870). 2. Defrost vent actuator on passenger side behind the center console (upper) (Motorcraft part no. YH 1870). 3. Temperature blend door actuator on passenger side behind the...

www.s197forum.com

I did need to perform the reset procedure after replacing two of mine but it's very simple to do.

 

[86GT351]

Here's my write up on the procedure:

How To: Dash Blend Door Actuator Replacement 05-09 Mustang

In total there are four: 1. Floor/dash vent actuator on driver's side behind gauge cluster (Motorcraft part no. YH 1870). 2. Defrost vent actuator on passenger side behind the center console (upper) (Motorcraft part no. YH 1870). 3. Temperature blend door actuator on passenger side behind the...

www.s197forum.com

I did need to perform the reset procedure after replacing two of mine but it's very simple to do.

Follow this write up. A good way to look at it also, is as much as you don't want to assume always think any electrical component that is replaced the system should be reset.