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Just as important is how to unplug it. The connecter is on the left side. It has a clip that needs to be pried up for it to pull out. Took me a half hour to get the right angle and hold a flash light and snub flathead and torture my back just to see where it was and finally pull it.

A glove box is the dash ?

Does this sound happen in just the accessory key position or do you have to start the engine for the sound to happen?

I replaced 3 modules but all have the same problem I don’t understand how solving this issue 😢😢😢

Thankyou Jeff! Really appreciate you making this video. Just unplugged the actuator and the sound is gone, just like when you press the re-circulation button. Now I’m wondering what this part even does? The van still blows..

Thanks so much for this. It sounded like there was a little drummer in my dash all of a sudden when the ignition was on or the car was running! Hoping that this will help my mechanic to fix the issue.

Thanks for posting this! That is my exact problem. Gonna try and fix it this weekend.

I wanted to say thanks for making this video. I used your video in 2018; just rotated the broken gear 180 degrees. This year, I had the same issue so I had to order a new actuator. We followed your instructions both times. It was a big help! That and having a tiny 7/32 wrench!

nice video

Would this bad actuator affect the blower motor going in and out?

Thank you kindly for the info! I did this in about 20 minutes flat after initially I was thinking it was going to take me forever. I have big hands so I have always had to do workarounds in tight spaces. If you have significant finger strength you don’t need a wrench or the ratchet. I came down prepared with all my extension sizes and angle attachment for the ratchet but what I found is if you can just break the screw loose you can use the socket alone to provide enough torque using your fingers to both unscrew and then screw back in the bottom and top. A couple things. One - if the vent plate that is held by the actuator falls inward when you remove the actuator, simply open the two tabs to the cabin filter and remove it and then using anything with a hook pull it forward. You can hold it in place when you pop the actuator back on - remember the white protrusion goes inward towards the vent plate. As mentioned the easiest way to align the actuator is plug the new one in, hold the old one above it with the screw tabs aligned - it doesn’t have to be exact just very close. Turn the key on and it will slowly spin. Once it’s back on the bottom screw is easy to get on and hold it in place. I also put my left hand up first, felt the screw head and then, with my right hand passed the socket to my left hand. This is the easiest way to have your hand in position and then get the socket up.

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I had to do this repair on my 2003 Vibe. The problem is a couple of broken teeth on the large plastic gear inside the actuator that drives the output shaft of the actuator. The output shaft of the actuator only has to rotate 90 degrees to do its job but the gear has teeth on it for its full 360 degree circumference. The connection between the actuator shaft and the door it actuates is symmetrical so it can be installed in 2 different positions 180 degrees apart. Rather than replacing the actuator with a new one which costs $$$$ I removed the actuator from the car, connected the motor terminals to 12 volt power, let the output shaft rotate 180 degrees and then disconnected the power. I then re-installed the actuator in the car. This places the broken teeth of the gear in an area that is never used. Problem solved and no new part$ required. Unlike as is said in some other videos on the problem you DO NOT need to disassemble the actuator to rotate the output gear 180 degrees.

Awesome video thanks made my repair easy. I would like to add, I took out the Passenger side airbag, it was easy three easy to access fasteners and the airbag comes up, and the top screw for the actuator motor was right there easy to take off. Also there is another UA-cam video that shows you how to open the actuator and turn the broken plastic gear 180 degrees, re-assemble, no need to buy a new actuator. Sorry I had pics but can’t up load.

I just finished doing this today. I plugged in the new one, ran it until the shaft-hole was aligned same as the old one, unplugged it and then put it on the shaft and screwed in it, plugged the connector in. PROBLEM THOUGH: When I turned the car on and change vent settings, fans speeds, and air conditioning and air re-circulations buttons, I in no way can tell if it doing anything. I hear no slow altering changes in the venting, nor does the white plastic shaft appear to move at all. Sure the ticking has stopped, but how am I supposed to know if it is doing anything at all? What is the ultimate test? When should I expect the shaft to turn and how far in each direction?

Thanks for the video! I have the same year model with this same problem and the window fogging is a real issue if you’re working as a Delivery Driver full time.

Thanks for this video man ! I just did my repair in 1 hour thanks to your guidance.

I’ve had 4 vibes and 2 of them did this. Gonna try it out on the one I have now. Thanks

Thank you! Seeing how to do it in advance made all the difference, along with some two-sided tape on the 7/32 socket head.

Thanks for the advice.. just did this to my vibe, what a pain in the hands.. lol.. use just the socket, with a grippy glove and you can hand turn these out.. once you get your hands on there.. and hand tighten your new one in

Thank you!!!!

Why not just unplug it? Rarely need the recirc.

Thanks Homie !

I’m very late but what is the part called?

I was able to get this done on my 08 thanks to this video, the last guy who did this never put the screw on the top back so it made my job a lot easier thankfully. I also used a 5.5mm, no troubles.

This video helpped me out a lot. Thank you. I was worried it was something worse happening to the car

In order to get more access, isn't easier if you remove the computer or the blower?

You do not need to replace the actuator . The problem is due to a few gear teeth inside the actuator is broken. You only need to disassemble the actuator and turn the gear inside a few degrees so the gear can engage and the actuator will work for another 8 -10 years.

You are a lifesaver my friend. I just bought the car and had no idea what it was when I heard this, I thought it was the airbag and was freaking out.

Could this part malfunctioning also drain the battery? I JUST replaced my battery with a brand new one a two months ago-I hadn’t noticed a clicking until yesterday when I went out to my car to grab my wallet... The car was not on, key not in ignition-I was trying to use my key fab but no response, just a constant clicking. Then today I went to start the car to go to the bank but it’s completely dead-key fab didn’t work again, NO lights, door alarm, etc upon trying to start-like the battery is disconnected dead. No clicking, either. Could my issue be this actuator? (Thanks for reading all this!)

Brooooooo.... thanks for the tutorial. Gonna try that out ASAP, couldn't see on my way to work today.

My dad is a mechanic at CarMax and he owns an 05 vibe and says that this is a common failure on the vibes and matrixes as well as intake gasket failure.

I've done this job twice (my first replacement actuator lasted about a year; the original one had been disconnected by the previous owner.) I found that carefully removing the airbag gives access from above and with the glovebox removed, you can get one hand up from the bottom and one down from the top, and you can actually see what you are doing. Follow the safety protocols when removing the airbag and lay it aside while you work. The airbag assembly is held in by two small nuts at either end of the airbag, and one short capscrew that you will be looking almost directly at when you look slightly upward through the glove box door opening. With those fasteners removed, the air bag will pull up out of its opening, leaving you a relatively clear field in which to work. It's not an easy job, but I think this is the simplest way to approach it that I can imagine.

Wow, that was a pain to take care of but thanks to your great video I can finally use my defroster again without having to tape down the dash button! It has been like this for two winters now and I couldn't deal with another one and now I don't have to. My 2004 Vibe has almost 170K miles and it keeps on truckin'! I'm proud to say that this little car has been with me through thick and thin and though we traded it's sister last year for a new Honda Pilot, this guy has got to get me to my 50th birthday at least. By then I expect it will top 200k miles (all of which I have put on this little car). It's been back and forth to NY from AL a few times as well as out to Phoenix, AZ. If Pontiac were still around I would replace it for another Vibe but alas they are not (so sad).

I was able to get the bottom screw off, and he is right I can’t get the top screw, I have small hands and left handed still can’t get to it, I’ll have to fig. Something out. Find someone with smaller hands than me.

Thanks for the video. I replaced the actuator in my daughters 03” Vibe in May 2018. It worked like it was supposed to. It’s now September 2019 and it’s making the popping sound again. So, watching your video is a refresher course. Being we’re coming into winter, that’s when you need it so you can defrost the windshield. Last time it took me about 2 hours to remove old & install the new one. If it wasn’t for that top bolt, it would probably only take 15-30 minutes. Not looking forward to doing this again. Last time my hand was all swollen up from having my hand crammed in that tight space.

Bad demo, left out how to take off electronic component. He makes it sound easy but its not.

Excellent video. My '03 has the issue. Thought it was a relay, but took off glove-box door and you are right it's that blue actuator. What a stupid part to fail.

Good information, thanks for sharing!

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Thank you for this video! My boyfriend watched this and changed the part on my vibe. It took him about two hours. Thank you!

thanks for this video it helped fix our car, I did get the tapping/knocking noise on video and you can listen to it here ua-cam.com/video/R1J4dTm06WA/v-deo.html

Thanks for the video! I managed the repair, despite being a non-handy guy with big hands. My tips a) Watch both this video AND the similar, longer one by Easy Peasy, AND read all the comments. b) Bend the bar out of the way (see other video for more details). Required a bit of effort with the nut, but worth it, especially if you have big hands like mine. c) Keep the replacement part handy, and use it to visualize where the screws are, and how the plug clips. You'll be doing this repair almost completely by feel. In fact, I had my eyes closed for much of the time. d) I was able to loosen and remove both screws using just a socket (wrapped in duct tape for extra grip and leverage). However, I did have to use a small socket wrench to tighten the screws once I had the new actuator in place. Very tricky in such tight quarters, but got 'er done. e) Before I installed the new actuator, I plugged it in and turned my car key to "on" in order to rotate the gear until it matched the position of the old actuator. Then, once I slipped the gear over the knob, the actuator was in position for the screws. I didn't have a socket that was the right size, so I used all the money I saved to purchase a very nice and comprehensive socket set. The part was CAN$29.95 (Amazon) and the socket set was $60, so I still ended up way ahead financially. And all my sweat, stress, and swear words will gradually fade into memory. Now, if you'll excuse me, I believe I have earned a beer.

I'm a car repair novice, and I just completed this repair in 30 mins. after watching this video, reading through the comments, and buying a few tools. Thanks all for the advice and help!

Thanks so much for the video, but it took me 4 hours to get he job done. I did it on a 2004 Pontiac vibe and it was extremely tight working environment. I read on one of the videos that someone took the actuator apart and turned the plastic wheel 180 degrees. I tried it and it works so far. Has many one else tried this? I wonder how long it will last because I have read that some actuators don't last long.

Thanks for posting, it's difficult to pinpoint where the sound was coming from. My bud's 2003 Vibe is doing this. Seems like a doable repair to me. :-D

Thanks for the video, I used 5.5MM and 7/32 socket, Using cutted 1/4 hex key, not easy job, I took unit out by 2 hours. I opened the driver unit cover, and turn main gear 180 degree, and snacked it back, and it works well, no need to spend any money.

Thanks, started this this morning. Pushed button and calling it done. I hate outside air anyways.

Just knocked this out in about a half hour. Fantastic video, thank you! I should have done this a long time ago.