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Posted on Feb 18, 2009

1996 GMC Suburban heater blows on floor

It doesn't matter if I adjust the knob to the floor, vent or defrost. It keeps blowing all the hot air out the floor vent. Can I manually or bypass the electrical portion to blow the air out the defrost?

  • Marvin
    Marvin May 11, 2010

    check themode control switch for vacuum.

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Yes those controls are vacuum controlle. Could be as simple as a bad hose or connection.

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