main air flap is bass ackwards

Compare the new element to your old... is it spring loaded in the same direction? If yes, then it is normal.... just that your old element was not doing the job it was supposed to be.

turn the car around!

mine when off closes very slowly

the case, minus a few cans!

both but give me a day to confirm

the case, minus a few cans!

Mine is out. Which flap do you mean?

On the sides ofthe center console at the bottom there's a flap each side. It's closed when the DEF setting is pushes and opens when warm air is desired on your feet. Is that what you mean?

Have been watching your posts about your problem. Surprise!! You don't have a problem, I think. What happens is that when you have the climate control system off, the main vent flap opens to allow fresh air into the cabin. When the climate control system is on, either heat or AC, that flap is closed either entirely or partially (depending on the system requirements). This function is attributed to a government requirement that is supposed to prevent any buildup of carbon monoxide gases in the passenger compartment. I think it's BS on my diesel, plus I don't appreciate 100+ degree air during the summer coming into the car, so I cut the green line behind the glove box and plugged it off. Now that flap is closed all the time.

On mine, when the AC is on, I think it's supposed to mix about 20% outside air. Not sure the precentage with heat. Anyway, I don't want hot air coming in during the summer nor cold air during the winter.

Larry In the back yard, warmly under the oak.