HVAC Vent Air Distribution Problem

[lobsenza]

My genesis has an intermittent problem of the vent to the right of the driver sometimes is not opening when all other dash vents are open. The only fix I have found is to shut off the car and restart and the problem is temporarily fixed. Anyone else have this problem? What was the fix?

 

[nwhit]

I’ve had this problem very intermittently for the past year or so on my 2015, especially when it’s very hot outside. My quick fix is to simply rotate through the vent outlet selection switch, ending on the a/c vent selection, then hitting the Auto button again. Pretty quick fix.

 

[lobsenza]

Since I have an extended warranty, I would like it fixed. I was hoping to know what the fix is before bringing the car in.

 

[TinsleyC]

In another thread, and owner found that having the AC system not be full caused it to freeze up. They added more "freon" and it stopped freezing up, fixed the problem.

 

[lobsenza]

In another thread, and owner found that having the AC system not be full caused it to freeze up. They added more "freon" and it stopped freezing up, fixed the problem.

That is not my issue. It is an air distribution issue.

 

[joegr]

That is not my issue. It is an air distribution issue.

I would assume that it must be one or more of the air door actuators, which do sometimes wear out.
The main thing for you, rather than telling them what you think it is, is to be able to demonstrate the problem to them when you take the car in.

 

[lobsenza]

I would assume that it must be one or more of the air door actuators, which do sometimes wear out.
The main thing for you, rather than telling them what you think it is, is to be able to demonstrate the problem to them when you take the car in.

You are correct. So far, it has not happened when I could take the car in. As soon as I shutoff the engine, the problem is gone. I am patiently waiting for an opportunity to show it to them.

In the mean time, I am hoping that someone had a similar problem resolved.