Four Seasons 73280 HVAC Recirculation Door Actuator

Four Seasons 73280 Air Door Actuator

The Four Seasons Air Door Actuator, part number 73280, is an HVAC recirculation door actuator built for vehicles that need precise control of cabin airflow. With a 5-pin terminal layout, 3 mounting ears, and a female door linkage, it is a direct-fit style replacement for many Audi, Volkswagen, Dodge, and Jeep applications.

Four Seasons 73280 is used in climate control systems where the air door must move correctly between fresh air, recirculation, defrost, panel, floor, or auxiliary positions. This Air Door Actuator line is focused on OE-style HVAC service parts for common import and domestic platforms.

• HVAC recirculation door actuator for climate control repair
• Female door linkage for the specified actuator connection style
• 3 mounting ears for secure installation
• 5 terminal pins for the correct electrical interface
• Direct replacement style for select Audi, Volkswagen, Dodge, and Jeep models

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with a wide range of vehicles from 2006-2024, including Audi A3, Q3, RS3, S3, Q4 e-tron, and TT models; Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf, GTI, Jetta, Tiguan, Passat, Arteon, ID.4, and Taos; plus Dodge Durango, Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee WK applications. Fitment varies by position and climate-control configuration, including left, main, auxiliary, right, panel, floor, defrost, and left main locations.

This part cross-references ATE 604060 and 604815 for the same application. Four Seasons 73280 also cross-references OE-style numbers used across multiple HVAC platforms.

What It Helps Fix

• Stuck air doors that prevent proper vent selection
• Inconsistent cabin temperature control
• Recirculation doors that do not respond to HVAC commands
• Airflow routed to the wrong outlets, such as panel, floor, or defrost
• Clicking or failed actuator movement in the dash HVAC system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the actuator position, connector style, and door linkage before installation. Match the vehicle’s HVAC configuration carefully, since fitment differs by model year, trim, and climate-control setup. After installation, cycle the ignition and HVAC controls to confirm the door moves through all commanded positions.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC service parts for a broad range of vehicle applications, and this actuator is cataloged for direct replacement use in confirmed fitments.