The issue with your 1992 Buick's heater not switching from heat to defrost could be due to a malfunctioning blend door actuator, which controls the airflow direction. Additionally, a vacuum leak in the HVAC system or a faulty climate control switch could also be the culprit. Inspecting these components for damage or blockages might help resolve the issue. If necessary, consulting a professional mechanic for a thorough diagnosis is recommended.
If the heat selector will not switch from defrost to the dash or foot vents on a 1992 Buick, it is possible that the cable connected to the vent is broken. When the selector is moved from defrost, a cable opens the other selected vents on the heater.
you probabally have a vacuum hose disconnected
ihave a 1986 chevette that when i turn defrost on it blows out heat and when i put heater on it blows out only cold air? ihave a 1986 chevette that when i turn defrost on it blows out heat and when i put heater on it blows out only cold air?
Yes they have a heater/defroster.
1. No heat coming out of the defrost duct or wrong heat selection position. 2. fresh air intake blocked or dash switch in the recirculating air position. 3. Heater core is bad if there is an antifreeze smell in the car or antifreeze is coming out the heater lower ducts or on the floor. 4. If car is equipped with internal heat control valve, the valve may be leaking.
a heater hose runs from intake to heater core to radiator. the heater core is were the heat comes from inside the car as well as defrost
The heater selection is controlled off of vacuum. wen mine did the same thing I had a broken vacuum line that was causing it not to switch.
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Most likely a bad or disconnected vacuum hose to the defrost/floor selector in the heater ducting.
not function how. No heat, not enough, no fan doesnt' change heat to defrost? All different answers. No heat, not enough, May just be low on coolant. Therostat stuck open. No fan, fuse, ground, switch. Doesn't change heat/defrost? Cable, control, some switches are vacumn operated.
On dash Switch that says vent heat, a/c defrost etc.
The fastest way to defrost a windshield is to turn the defrost vent on without heat or simply open the windows. Another option is to warm the inside of the car by turning the heater on.