2002 RAV4 Internal Air Distribution Question

"FritterFran" wrote in message

>I have a 2002 RAV4 that has a potential internal air distribution
> problem. I noticed it only on the left (driver) side. Due to the
> cold weather here in the NE USA, I've had the heat on quite a bit.
> I've noticed that when the heat is on, it will blow hot air through
> all associated vents with the exception on the left side. This
> includes the upper side vent on the dash by the window and the vent
> under the dash for your feet. For these two vents, the air in the
> "fresh" position blows "cool" air. This is not the case on the right
> (passenger) side. There, the heat blows normally. Heated air from
> the middle dash vents are fine as well. When I switch the system to
> "recirculate" air, the cold vents warm up alittle.
>
> What in the world could the problem be. Do I need to get behind the
> dash to see what's up and if so, that type of screw bit do I need to
> remove the dash. They look like torx but I'm not sure.
>
> Thanks all in advance.
>
>
> Fritter

check for an obstruction in the ductwork. The screws that look like torx
are torx.
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Ray O
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