you have to trick the ac computer by shuting it off then restarting it...
The vacuum supply line from the engine is disconnected or broken. When the vacuum supply is cut off the system defaults to the defrost mode.
You have vacuum line leaks somewhere.
you have a vacuum leak. defrost is the default when a vacuum leak is present.
why dont bottom vent doors not open on 2001 gmcsonoma
The default for heaters is to go to defrost if there is a problem in the system. You will have to get under the dash to find the problem. Probably best to take it in as they can get tricky without diagrams depending on the system
A fan in the system.
either you have a vacume leak under hood or the diaphragm is blown on vent selector
You have a vacuum hose disconnected or broken. Check under the hood for a small vacuum hose out of place or broken.
on my 1992 road touring itdid the same thing and it was the computer but it only cost 102.00 from gm
likely thermostat is stuck. The temp blend door actuator has failed.
vacuum leak the vacuum reservoir is below the left head light, check the hoses
Might need more coolant or may need to replace thermostat.