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Dorman 604-868 HVAC Blend Door Actuator - Main

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Overview of Dorman HVAC Blend Door Actuator 604-868

The Dorman HVAC Blend Door Actuator 604-868 is designed for precise control of airflow temperature in select Acura and Honda vehicles. This rotary switch actuator ensures reliable operation in the climate control system of your Acura MDX, Honda Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline models.

  • Rotary switch activation type for smooth and accurate blend door movement
  • Seven-pin male terminal configuration for secure electrical connection
  • Durable plastic construction for long-lasting performance
  • Includes one air door actuator per package

Technical Details and Features

This HVAC blend door actuator features a rotary switch activation type, which allows for precise modulation of the blend door position to regulate cabin temperature effectively. The actuator is equipped with seven male pin terminals, providing a stable and reliable electrical interface with the vehicle’s HVAC control system. Constructed from durable plastic materials, the actuator is engineered to withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses typical in automotive HVAC environments. The part number 604-868 corresponds specifically to this actuator model, ensuring compatibility with the designated Acura and Honda vehicles.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

This Dorman HVAC blend door actuator 604-868 is compatible with the following vehicles:

  • Acura MDX
  • Honda Odyssey
  • Honda Pilot
  • Honda Ridgeline

It is designed to replace faulty or worn blend door actuators in these models, restoring proper airflow temperature control within the HVAC system.

Common Issues Addressed by This Actuator

  • Inconsistent or incorrect cabin temperature regulation
  • Unresponsive or stuck blend door movement
  • HVAC system making unusual noises during operation
  • Failure of the rotary switch mechanism within the actuator
  • Electrical connection problems due to damaged terminals

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Dorman HVAC blend door actuator 604-868, ensure the vehicle’s battery is disconnected to prevent electrical shorts. Carefully remove the faulty actuator and verify the seven-pin male terminal connector matches the replacement part. Align the actuator properly with the blend door shaft before securing it in place. Testing the actuator’s operation before reassembling the dashboard components is recommended to confirm correct installation.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Dorman parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications, providing reliable performance and durability. The HVAC blend door actuator 604-868 undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure consistent operation. This part is backed by Dorman’s standard warranty coverage, offering assurance against defects in material and workmanship under normal use.

BrandDorman
Part Number604-868
MaterialPlastic
Package Contents1 Air Door Actuator
Switch Activation TypeRotary
Terminal GenderMale
Terminal Quantity7
Terminal TypePin

This part fits 100 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelPositionNotes
2015HondaPilotLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2015HondaPilotEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2015HondaPilotEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2015HondaPilotTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaPilotLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaPilotEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaPilotEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaPilotTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaRidgelineSportN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2014HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013AcuraMDXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaPilotLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaPilotEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaPilotEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaPilotTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaRidgelineSportN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2013HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012AcuraMDXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaPilotLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaPilotEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaPilotEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaPilotTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaRidgelineSportN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2012HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011AcuraMDXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaPilotLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaPilotEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaPilotEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaPilotMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaPilotTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2011HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010AcuraMDXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaOdysseyLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaOdysseyEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaOdysseyEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaOdysseyMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaOdysseyTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaPilotLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaPilotEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaPilotEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaPilotMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaPilotTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2010HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009AcuraMDXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaOdysseyLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaOdysseyEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaOdysseyEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaOdysseyMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaOdysseyTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaPilotLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaPilotEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaPilotEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaPilotMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaPilotTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2009HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008AcuraMDXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaOdysseyLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaOdysseyEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaOdysseyEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaOdysseyMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaOdysseyTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2008HondaRidgelineRTXN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007AcuraMDXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaOdysseyLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaOdysseyEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaOdysseyEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaOdysseyMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaOdysseyTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2007HondaRidgelineRTXN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaOdysseyLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaOdysseyEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaOdysseyEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaOdysseyMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaOdysseyTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaRidgelineRTLN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaRidgelineRTN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2006HondaRidgelineRTSN/AHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2005HondaOdysseyLXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2005HondaOdysseyEXMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2005HondaOdysseyEX-LMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2005HondaOdysseyMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.
2005HondaOdysseyTouringMainHVAC Blend Door Actuator for mode selection in box packaging.

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

79140SHJA01ADR4267ADS4267

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.