DigitalNomad

How did LX get to be in my signature? (corrected). I currently have an ex, my apologies for that. The fan speed controls consist of buttons. The fan speeds (higher, lower) function well, and during "the issue," I can adjust the fan's intensity, but it seems that airflow is obstructed during these adjustments.

This occurrence has occurred to me twice this summer, first some months ago and again yesterday. Regrettably, it is not "repeatable," therefore I cannot "reproduce" it for a dealer's aid. 2016 Sorento, 129,000 miles. Here is the account of events: During a lengthy six-hour drive home this summer on a very hot day (90°F) with the air conditioning operating, the airflow from the vents significantly diminished around halfway through the journey. I can hear the fan operating, and even when increasing the fan speed, the blower motor is functioning at maximum capacity; nonetheless, there is little air output from the vents. The situation becomes rather unpleasant when it is hot outdoors, since the cabin lacks enough air conditioning. It seemed as if one of the internal "air doors" had been "closed". However, air is only emanating from the vents as a little trickle. Adjusting the switch to alternate vents (window, floor) resulted in some adjustment; nonetheless, there remains an absence of airflow in all locations. Subsequent to that one day months before, it did not recur until this last weekend. 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Air conditioning operational. Sweltering day. Identical matter. After the vehicle cooled and remained still overnight, there were no issues. Functions flawlessly once again. Has anybody encountered a similar experience? I am uncertain about the quantity of air-handling doors inside the dashboard, nor the difficulty of accessing them. Perhaps a defective door motor? Perhaps a little amount of lubricant is required. I am unaware. It is possible that the blower motor is the issue; yet, I can still hear the blower operating and air circulating inside the dashboard when the problem occurs. Any assistance or guidance would be welcomed. I want to avoid enduring a heated vehicle on my forthcoming extended journey in high temperatures.

I am uncertain if this information is beneficial, but my friend's Maxima experienced a comparable issue, which was ultimately caused by a malfunctioning mass ventilation sensor. It may be worthwhile to investigate. I hope you are able to resolve the matter in the near future

Generally, the engine starts and operates normally while cold; but, after turning it off briefly when entering a shop, restarting the heated engine proves challenging. This problem is often attributed to a faulty accumulator. I had this issue with both my 380SL and 560SL, and changing the accumulator resolved it. I consider the URO component to be equivalent in quality to the Bosch component.

This is a challenging decision for me. Like your previous remark, I too replaced the original component with OEM honeycomb on my former S5 in the past.