This is for anyone experiencing issues where their 96-00 Honda Civics. Might also be the same part for 97-01 CRVs but you can confirm by referencing your mode control motor part number. If your HVAC system does NOT redirect the air where you are selecting for it to direct upon turning the mode selector knob, then your problem might lie with the MODE CONTROL MOTOR. Commonly mistaken as issue to do with the blend door actuator, this is not the case here. This part can easily be taken off (2x Phillips head screws) from a parts car, and you can connect it to the green plug on your car to test that the motor arm moves before purchasing or fully installing. Hope this helps as winter arrives and your windshield gets foggy or needs defrosting.
One last thing, once you manually set the air ventilation direction, assuming you dont replace this motor, it will remain in that position. Thats the only reason I suggested being cheap and not needing to really replace this part. Down the line I may replace it but with my situation I didnt see the need to throw $50 at this minor inconvenience. All it takes is reaching down to change the air ventilation direction. Thanks for watching.
