Blend door actuator - Lexus RX

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7:07p, 4/13/26

AG

Anyone have a shop that could do a blend door actuator on a 2018 Lexus RX? Air isn't blowing on drivers side. Got a quote and I want to compare. We're in Katy so looking for local or west side of Houston.

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7:45a, 4/14/26

No, way too complicated of a job. You need a specialist. Nearest one is El Paso.

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8:44p, 4/15/26

AG

Blend door or mode door?

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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 10:44p, 4/15/26

AG

Not sure actually. Air blows fine on passenger side, but at times doesn't on the drivers side. Sometimes lasts for weeks. Seems to be getting worse.

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8:08a

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Can you please email me the quote that you got from the other shop? username@gmail.com.

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9:06a

AG

I changed one of these in an Infiniti Q70, and it was a PITA, but I was barely able to do it without taking the dash/console all apart. Good luck if you try this DIY.

The only symptom we saw was a ticking noise, but there was likely reduced air going somewhere.