Air blowing out floor vents only...found to be broken Defrost Door Pivot Connection

[2kDodgeRam]

I did a lot of research on this forum and found the "wild vents" thread which led me thru a lot of trouble shooting - thanks for all the tips. I replaced the check valve (only had one by the manifold, the T-connection didn't have one even though the manual shows one there) and PCV. The air still blew out the floor vents only. Then I proceeded to watching each actuator while someone ran the controls and all actuators worked which leads me to believe that I have good vacuum on all of them. However; I noticed on the Heat/Defrost Door Actuator, the Door Pivot Connection was disconnected. This one is directly behind the metal frame / airbag wiring harness on the hump. I tried reinstalling it but it wouldn't stay, I think it's too worn. I think I can reinstall a new one without removing the dash, but I can't find a part number.

Would anyone happen to know the part number of this piece?

The first impage shows the actuator with the part still attached. This was after I reattached it to the actuator arm. It is not attached the door hinge. The second image is of the part.

 

[2kDodgeRam]

Update...part number is 4720347. I was able to replace it without pulling the whole dash out. A/C works great now.

 

[dudeman2009]

Thanks for sharing with us. Its always nice to hear that a problem was successfully remedied.

On a side note, its also nice to know that there are intelligent car/truck owners out there, that not everyone is the level of customer that I see on a daily basis.

 

[Bexar]

Back in the day my vents only blew cold out of the top windshield defrost vents. Didn't blow anything out any other vents. Was probably this issue

 

[Dirt Diggler]

Where did you find this part #4720347? Everywhere I look it says discontinued.

 

[2kDodgeRam]

Hey Dirt Diggler,
I just looked and also saw that it was now discontinued. Last time I was at the dealer for another part, they said it was discontinued but had a new part number. Are you able to call or stop by your dealer and see if they can look up a new part number? You may also be able to get one on ebay, but it may be a little pricier now that they are discontinued.