Air conditioner and heater only working on one side?

2002 BUICK LESABRE
300,000 MILES • 3.8L
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BUICK_DUDE
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There is vacuum to the valve,but no hose goes to the firewall. So I need to find that vacuum. I'm going to keep looking. The valve does work.
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Yes, if you follow the supply hose from behind the controller, it should lead you to where it is coming into the vehicle. All you need to do is run a new line to it if needed. Take vacuum right from the intake manifold.

Let me know if I can help.

Joe
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM (Merged)
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How can I find out which line is the supply hose?
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM (Merged)
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Hi,

Take a look at the attached pic. Let me know if that is what you needed.

Joe
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM (Merged)
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Turns out the engine vacuum line was plugged into the vacuum box port and the second port did not connect to the violet line. Bypassed the airbox (for now) and connected the engine vacuum directly to the violet vacuum line and the A/C blew from the dash vents!
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That is certainly the problem. I'm glad you found it and got things working. Please feel free to come back in the future if you have questions.

Take care,
Joe
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM (Merged)
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Thanks Joe and 2CarPros.
Mar 22, 2021 at 2:17 PM (Merged)
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