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96 Buick LaSabre-A/C diverter

One owner, I brought it new. The A/C cools nicely BUT I cannot get it to come out the dash outlets! I am aware it is controlled by vacuum lines and I've checked them. No cuts or cracks where they connect to the diverter under the dash. I have not been able to locate where the vacuum lines come from? If I could find the vacuum control unit, just maybe I could switch the lines so the A/C is always coming out the dash outlets. Who needs defrost in Arizona!

The one garage I took it to said I need a new heat/cooling control head at a cost of $800. I've taken the dash apart and there are NO vacuum lines connected to the control unit he wanted to replace.

Anyone have any idea where the vacuum lines originate? I figure there should be a distribution type unit somewhere?

Any and all help greatly appreciated.

Tom snipped-for-privacy@cox.net

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Tom Gundlach
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David J and Lynne J Shepherd

The control head IS digital, BUT the only servo I've found is located behind the glove compartment and it works-OK. The servo just controls the recirculating or vent function. I've removed the covering under the dash and have found 2 vacuum lines that run to the diverter,located above the floor hump , they were in good condition.

It has 4 settings Mid, Floor, Mid & Floor, Windshield & Floor; no matter what setting I use using either A/C or Heat, it only comes out through the Windshield and Floor.

I've removed the black plastic cover under the hood just forward of the left front wheel well. There is a unit with 2 large electrical connectors on top, not sure what that is? I can see a unit under it that seems to have a vacuum line running to it, but I can not see around the unit to check for any other lines.

ALL Your help is greatly appreciated.

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Tom Gundlach

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