Problem with air flow and a/c

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  1. Freedom

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    got an issue with Carmine, my 2008 Prius.

    I can turn on the a/c, that works. There are 4 air vents across the dashboard. I can only get air flow from the outside vents - the 2 by the doors. Middle 2, no air flow.

    I pressed the button to switch to 'face" and "foot," no air flow from the feet either. Only from the same 2 outside dashboard vents.

    All winter using the heat this was working. Hence the issue is new. Today I only put the heat on for a short time, but still no air flow from the middle 2 vents, nor from the feet. So it seems it is the air flow buttons, not related to whether I have heat or a/c running.

    Is this mechanical? Computer? Something I can fix myself? Costly repair? All info appreciated!
     
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    About the only thing that is easy is to check the cabin filter behind the glove box. It could be clogged or something may be nesting.
     
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    On my way to check that now.
     
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    New cabin air filter installed.

    Still no air, middle 2 vents, foot vents.

    But the filter did need to be changed, so that wasn't a wasted move.

    Car is used regularly, not sure how anything could nest in it, but I suppose it is possible.
     
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