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CMAX Rear Ventilation Flap Error

I have a 2013 Ford CMAX with a gasoline engine and 237583 km. I'm getting an error related to the rear ventilation flap. The climate control is malfunctioning and the air conditioning no longer cools. I suspect a defective cable or plug connection. Has anyone experienced similar issues with the automatic climate system affecting rear passengers?

4 comment(s)

christiankoenig48

Sounds familiar. I had a comparable HVAC problem in my CMAX. Is the air circulation completely off in the back? Check the flap actuator; it's a known weak point. Did you already run system diagnostics?

georgeis22 (Author)

Thanks for the quick response! Yes, the air circulation is completely off in the back. I suspected the flap actuator. I did run system diagnostics and that's how I found the error code pointing to the rear ventilation flap. Where exactly is the flap actuator located?

christiankoenig48

It's a pain to get to, buried behind the center console. I'd wager it's the connector before you tear everything apart. I ended up taking mine to a workshop. Best 95€ I've ever spent, considering the alternative.

georgeis22 (Author)

Thanks! I appreciate the confirmation and advice. Sounds like it's worth getting it checked out professionally rather than chasing it myself. Will take it to the shop.

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