Range Rover's Weak Air Flow: Blower or Flap Issue?

Hey there! I had a similar issue with my 2009 Range Rover Sport (gas engine) last year. The symptoms were exactly the same, minimal airflow through vents. Initially thought it was just the blower motor, but turned out the servomotor cable connection was defective, affecting the entire HVAC flap control system. Had it fixed at the dealership because it required specific diagnostic equipment. They had to replace the servomotor and rewire the connection. It wasn't a quick fix, took them about 4-5 hours to complete the job. This isn't your typical DIY repair due to the complexity of accessing the components behind the dash. The good news is that while it's annoying, it's not a critical safety issue, just comfort and defrosting capability. My advice would be to get it checked soon though, as winter driving without proper defrosting can be risky. Hope this helps with your decision.

Thanks for sharing your experience! I went through something very similar with my Range Rover. Your description matches what happened to me, and I ended up getting it fixed at a specialist shop. Would you mind sharing how much you paid for the repair? Also, just curious, have you had any other HVAC issues pop up since getting it fixed? I'm trying to figure out if I should expect any related problems down the road.

Hey again! Yes, absolutely, happy to share all the details! I had it fixed right away and thankfully it cost me 200.00 € to repair the servomotor cable connection. The mechanic diagnosed it correctly from the start, which saved time and probably money too. Since getting it sorted, my defroster flap control has been working perfectly, no more issues with weak airflow! The HVAC system's been running like a charm for the past year. I can finally get proper heat and AC distribution through all the vents. Actually, I'm really glad I didn't wait too long to fix it. The repair was straightforward once they identified the problem with the cable connection. And no, I haven't had any other HVAC problems since, everything's still working great! Just regular maintenance keeps it running smoothly. Good to hear you got yours fixed too! These Range Rovers can be tricky sometimes, but once you get the right fix, they're solid machines.

Thanks so much for the detailed reply! I actually just got back from the mechanic yesterday. My experience was quite different, turns out my blower motor was completely shot and needed replacing. The repair cost me more, around 450.00 € including labor, but at least it's fixed now! The mechanic I found was really thorough and showed me the old blower motor, it was pretty much toast. They got it done in about three hours, and now my AC is blasting like it's brand new! It's such a relief not having to deal with that weak airflow anymore. Funny thing is, while they were fixing it, they also spotted a loose wire connection that could've caused problems later. Fixed that at no extra charge, which was pretty decent of them. Really glad I asked for advice here first, helped me find a better mechanic this time around. Thanks again for sharing your experience. Nice to know these issues are fixable and not some major system failure like I initially feared!