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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 05:33 PM
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Default Front, CENTER vents blow weak

So my A/C works, heater works... But the center vents are blowing really weak. Have any idea what it could be? I just started having this problem, last time I used the A/C, 2 weeks ago, I didn't notice, but I'm PRetty sure they blew cold.. now it's only the outer two vents near the windows that blow air....

I'm HOPing to not have to tear my dash apart...

1995 Accord LX F22b1

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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 06:47 AM
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When that happened to me it was a severely clogged cabin air filter. The filter is really kind of a pain to get to, but there are some YouTube videos on how to do it. You have to remove a panel under the glove box and take the whole glove box out (warning - removing the screws below the glove box is an item that at least one of the YouTube videos doesn't show but is required). You can get replacement filters at any auto parts store. If it isn't that it may be the blower motor, which you can replace yourself. There are also videos on how to do it. It is under the panel that is under the glove box. Unplug it and remove some screws and it comes out. It is pretty awkward to get to but otherwise it is very do-able.
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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Default Re: Front, CENTER vents blow weak

I was going to replace it, just haven't had time. So I guess it's regular maintenance right on time.. I'll try to get to it this weekend. I have the regular air filter* in my closet ATM.

Thanks, I'll give it a try and check back!

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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 09:04 AM
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The only air filter on your vintage accord is in the engine compartment. No filter on your generation accord for the climate control (sorry).
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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 04:20 PM
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Bump. Does any one know if this is sign of a bad blower motor, or clogged air ducts? If so, how do o got about cleaning them? Or perhaps the fits are shut (though I hear then opening i think) where can I find these parts cheap?

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Old Oct 12, 2016 | 01:43 AM
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No other work has been done leading up to this?

Before this started the vents worked fine and the air was blowing fine?

Pretty easy on this gen Accord to pull the blower motor and see if there are "things" in the blower case - yes this is just part of the system but will give you an idea. Also while it is out you can test and verify that the blower is working properly.

Next, verify the mode motor is working properly. You can see the mode motor from the drivers/left floor looking up to the center dash. As you push the mode buttons (defrost, floor, vent, ect) you should see the motor moving.
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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 04:24 AM
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No other work has been done leading up to this?

Before this started the vents worked fine and the air was blowing fine?

Pretty easy on this gen Accord to pull the blower motor and see if there are "things" in the blower case - yes this is just part of the system but will give you an idea. Also while it is out you can test and verify that the blower is working properly.

Next, verify the mode motor is working properly. You can see the mode motor from the drivers/left floor looking up to the center dash. As you push the mode buttons (defrost, floor, vent, ect) you should see the motor moving.
Cool. I'll try to check that out later today or Friday if I get time..
I​​​​i would have to pull the dash out to look for the blower motor though, still, correct? I'm probably just going to replace with a new on... 20 years, probably never been replaced..

PS: I replaced my exhaust (head to tail), air filter, oil pan gasket and that's all, recently.
Before that, spark plugs, fuel injectors, relay, pump and coil
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Old Oct 14, 2016 | 01:36 AM
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The blower motor on the 5th gen Accords (94-97) come out without having to "tear" into the dash.
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Old Oct 15, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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Is the air just "weak" out of the front vents or is it weak out of all vents,[floor/defrost] if so it is most likely the mode control motor or linkage off the mode control motor.... http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...y5=HEATER+UNIT 94
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