Pontaic Vibe 03-07 Tapping noise from passenger side HOW TO FIX !
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- this video is a un-edited how to repair sound noise coming from passenger side dash that sounds like a tapping or clicking noise. on 2003 2004 2005 2006 and 2007 Pontiac Vibe.
toyota matrix is the pontaic vibes brother and this may work for it too, do some research
Part info:
ACDelco 15-72794 GM Original Equipment Heating and Air Conditioning Air Inlet Door Actuator
Manufacture #15-72794.
OEM # 88970277
In 2014 its roughtly a $40. part,
You may have read that you dont need to replace the acuator, all you have to do is oepn up the acuator and spin the plastic gear 180* be its just the teeth that broke off on one side. i personally would not suggest this its only a matter of time before that side breaks too. also the clips to open it up break off very easily, dont be that cheap, pleaee just get a new part!
Tools needed:
#2 phillips screw driver
small flat head screw driver
1/4 drive with 7/32' (socket or smaller)
7/32" wrench
estimated time:
30 minute PRO Mechanic
1 hour Intemediate Mechanic
1.5 hour Newbie Mechanic
My guess on a mechanics qoute for part and install would be about $85 for the part and $70-$100 for US labor.
I hope this video can save you some cash, please like and subscribe for more how repair videos on Pontaic Vibe. thanks for watching!
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!
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.
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.
Hands down best way to do it! I struggled getting the top screw out through the glove box for 30 minutes and gave up. Glad I read this comment because I later got the whole thing done in 10 minutes! Removing the air bag is the way to go
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.
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.
not just any beer a nice cold 1
Thanks man I appreciate the recommendation bout to that this weekend
my mechanic wanted $200+ to fix this. instead I bought the part on Amazon for 45ish and fixed it myself with the help of your video! it took me less than an hour.i used the masking tape on a 7/32 socket method to remove and reattach the screws. it took me a minute to figure out how to remove the electrical connection.
can u tell me the name of tis actuator ?
@@marcelstan6340I did this a long time ago. I don't remember. But I think the part description is in the video's info. I just searched on Amazon.
Thanks for the great video and explanation, Jeff. And thanks to all those, who soldiered before me, did the replacement, and provided their tips! In the end, I ended up taking out the top screw using a 7/32 socket, turning it by hand, slowly but slowly. It wasn't easy, but now she hums like new.
+Jeff Johnson i have a 2005 pontiac vibe and my problem sounds alot like it does in the video and I looked up the part you said in the video and like 12 different ones popped up I was just wondering wich one is it
+Jeff Johnson thank you. I had one question. I only hear the clicking/ knocking sound when I'm in the car on the passenger side. but not when I open up the hood. does this sound about right???
+Jeff Johnson thank you so much
Holy crap I have this same exact problem. It's funny because I wasn't even looking for a video on how to fix this problem.
diddo lol
i know this comment is 4 years old, but this literally just happened to me too! I just dealt with it and got used to it, but this randomly came up in my recommended!
Congrats to you guys that were able to complete this. I took out the glove box but could hardly reach the bolts let alone remove them. I managed to get the first one out (by hand) after an hour of sweating and cursing. I gave up and made an appointment at my local auto shop. When I told the mechanic about my issue his response was, "yup, some of those are pretty tight". Couldn't have said it better. Good luck.
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.
Great Video! Thanks for sharing this. I happened to have a 7/32 nut driver bit and used it in combination with a ratcheting 1/4" GearWrench (box-end wrench) to turn the nut driver bit. This worked really well. I had the actuator off in about 5 minutes!! Once you get the bolt loose with the ratchet, you can turn the nut driver bit by hand. I also removed the larger white electrical connector at the end of the wire bundle and moved the whole wire harness up and completely out of the way first.
Hey Mark - having a hard time finding a 7/32 wrench - where did you get yours? Have a link by chance? Need to do this, bought the actuator on Amazon for my ‘04…
Thank you for this video! My boyfriend watched this and changed the part on my vibe. It took him about two hours. Thank you!
Thank you for the video. I really like short, informative repair videos. This is the symptom on my Vibe. I will perform the repair as soon as I can.
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.
First of all thanks for the video. This is the first one that came up on my search and it got the job done. I will mention a cheaper fix if anyone wants it. You can lock the value to outside air instead of re-circulation if you unplug the electrical connector (same one show in the video) while it is clicking. Valve is stuck open. I rarely use the re-circ anyway, and you don't have to fight with that top bolt.
Thanks Ken N - I tried to remove the top bolt, just couldn't get it. So after reading your post, I just disconnected the electrical connector while clicking. Excellent tip, saved much frustration. I still had to remove the blower motor, I had dropped a socket in there and it was causing a lot of vibration. Got it back together, that all was easy!
Very easy to do, cures the problem and your better off with outside air anyways.
So yeah this is what I was wondering! What’s the whole purpose of this actuator? Is it only for recirculating? Never use that anyway!
@@pauljavener7342 yeah is that it’s only purpose? Recirculating?
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!
I would rather give birth as a man than deal with that top bolt again...HORRIBLE! Thanks for the video, it helped me a ton.
Quick little tip: the rail that your hand rubs against is easy to move out of the way. Simply remove the from nut (10 mm) and bend it down so your hand no longer hits it. Once I did that it literally took me 10 minutes to remove the top bolt.
+Mike Endsley Romoving that 10mm nut helps a lot! Thanks
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Do you have a link of fthe how the sound 'clicks' before? Trying to determine if mine is same problem. Thanks!
Thanks so much I just about to give it a try..
Give birth...... :-€
This video helpped me out a lot. Thank you. I was worried it was something worse happening to the car
Thanks for posting this! That is my exact problem. Gonna try and fix it this weekend.
That was something I hope never needs to be done again, but to Mike E, childbirth is MUCH harder and takes MUCH longer. :)
I couldn't get a wrench of any type or configuration in there. I had to put the socket on the screw and put on a plastic glove for grip and turn it by hand. No fun at all.
Thanks for the attention to detail! I did have to hook it up to the electrical to get it to align so I could put it on. Found another video for my broken blower motor. Can't imagine how much money you video guys saved me!!! Much appreciated.
Just knocked this out in about a half hour. Fantastic video, thank you! I should have done this a long time ago.
Thanks for this post it saved me a lot of trouble cause I thought I would have to pull the the entire dash to find this problem.The top screw is a stinker so I used a piece of 1/4 in key stock cut about 5/8 long stuck in 1/4 in drive 7/32 socket and a 5/16 box end ratchet wrench turning the socket.Careful not to strip the screw in assembly.Somebody posted to change the cabin air filter( bought at Walmart) cause it makes a big difference on an older Vibe.
Perfect information. Took man just over one hour. The top screw is annoying. The best way to access the screws was to use a ratcheting wrench. Very slow but because of the closed end very helpful, once your on you can stay on and just go a click at a time. As you said, when the old one is off, plug in the new one and line up the gear drive so it is in the same place the old one was then turn power off at exact location before installing new actuator. Very tight working quarters. Great video!!!!
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.
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).
Jeff thank you for this video. I had to do this on my daughter's car. It really helped me out! I should have timed myself. It didn't take me an hour, but that top screw was a pain. Thanks Again!
How did you get that top bolt out? Ive been trying for 2 days. I laid awake in bed last night thinking about that bolt. I've moved the bar to the left down. I can't get it.
Thanks a million for this video and thorough details . My wife heard the clicking and thought the worst. A quick google and part number later and it's on order and our next fight will be the top bolt. Much appreciated.
Great vid, thanks! A couple comments.
First the clip that holds on the electrical plug. I kept trying to use the screwdriver in the middle of the clip like maybe you'd think you should. It turned out I needed to go from the side of the clip to lift it (in this case, I approached the 'side' of the clip from the 'bottom' - you might see what I mean). I can't describe it better.
Also when you get the glovebox out, feel straight towards the firewall from the actuator. There's a little hole/gap back there that goes behind the whole duct assembly. You might want to stick a paper towel or piece of foam in there to block it, if your socket ends up going down there, there is NO getting it out. Don't ask me how I know :)
A thumbwheel ratchet mentioned below or at least a high tooth count ratchet would probably really help.
While you are in there replace the cabin air filter. Some don't even know it's there!
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 I followed your lead , you have to let me know how long it works. mine is working so far, but I just did it today.
Thanks for this video man ! I just did my repair in 1 hour thanks to your guidance.
thanks! tapping noise started yesterday. google result pulled this video. interior air button diagnosis tip identified the problem 60 secs later. part ordered. great video!
Thanks, started this this morning. Pushed button and calling it done. I hate outside air anyways.
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.
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.
Thanks for this video - I just changed out the actuator on my '07 Vibe and it took maybe an hour (at most) going through the glove box. I'm not sure if I'd have tried it if I hadn't seen this how-to.
I had a tough time disconnecting the electrical, so I took the screws out of the actuator first, then I could pull it down to see how to get the connector apart.
So glad that annoying clicking sound is gone!
+Jeff Johnson Could you explain how to get the wiring blue connector out? Others have asked, and I also am struggling with that. You say to put flathead screwdriver to the left, and do what then? Thanks for the video.
+Jeff Johnson It's a bearcat, actually, at least on mine, so I did what others have done, I took the big white plug out and took the unit off first, then it was much easier to get the blue connector out. If anyone else struggles to get the plug out, just take the unit off first, then it's easy. Thanks Jeff and good luck to all who are trying this job if you have beefy hands. It took me over two hours and was very very happy to have it done with. Total PITA!
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.
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.
2007 Vibe 130K miles ,Again good video thank you it was a big help,with yours tips I was able not curse to much.
thanks for the walk through, dude. i invented 7 or 8 new cuss words while suffering out the top screw. i used the masking tape around the socket by hand technique.
Dude, you rock! Thanks for posting this. It worked, but it was as hard as you and everyone said. I should've read more about removing that rail, but live and learn. I had my teenage daughter get that top bolt for me. Helped her learn a little too. Thanks!
To remove the electrical connector, use the thinnest flat head screw driver you have and work it in between the clip and the actuator on the left side. The clip sits outside the electrical connection and over the top of the tab. You simply pry the clip up and slide the whole thing off. Easy.
Thanks for the tip.
Not working.
Yay! I did it! All by myself. I think my small hands helped me in this one! This is Sara, Joss's girlfriend...singed in on his youtube;)
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.
I reversed the gear in my actuator and it is still working fine about 10 years later. I did not take the actuator apart to reverse the gear. i just hooked the motor up to 12 volt power and let the gear turn 180 degrees then disconnected the power and re-installed the actuator. This was much simpler than taking the actuator apart to rotate the gear 180 degrees..
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
Thank you for the help locating this part. I really had a hard time getting the top screw out and had to do it blind. It turns out 7/32 combination wrench is hard to come by, though you may be able to find a set that contains it at $20 or more. Or if you are ordering the actuator online, order a wrench with it. I did have a small socket wrench, but still could not get it to fit. Finally tried wrapping a 7/32 socket with masking tape folding/wrapping it to give some stick on the socket and when grabbing it. And it can be loosened and removed by hand.
Broooooo! You saved my friggin life! I was going crazy! 2005 vibe here!
Thanks! This worked great. I used a narrow profile socket wrench that worked pretty well. A 7 32 box end also worked. Boy is it tight up there.
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
Thanks for the post...without this post I wouldn't see the comments that add to the help :-)
I’ve had 4 vibes and 2 of them did this. Gonna try it out on the one I have now. Thanks
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.
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..
Great video! I used 7/32 socket with painters tape on it reversed for a better grip... worked good.
Brooooooo.... thanks for the tutorial. Gonna try that out ASAP, couldn't see on my way to work today.
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.
Just did it in 1:15 or so. Even w/ taking that 10mm bolt and pushing that metal rod down the access was really difficult to get to that top bolt. I think my tools might have been too big. I ended up just putting the socket over the bolt and then twisting it with my fingers. Fortunately I was able to get the top one off. I red more of the comments after I was done and I definitely think a thumbwheel ratchet would have done the trick. Thanks a ton for the video!!!
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.
Nice video Jeff!
My wife's Vibe just started making this noise today. She called me from the car when it was doing it - and I thought she had blown a rod through the block it was pinging so loud. However, when I got home to look at it, it was pretty obvious that the sound was coming from the passenger dash area and not the engine compartment.
Pressing the re-circulate button on the A/C (sometimes known as the MAX AC button) makes the sound go away -- but you're right - that's only a temporary fix.
Other than not being able to get the right angle on that top screw, it doesn't look like it's that difficult to do.
A couple of questions -- 1) Are those "screws" actually screws with a phillips head, or are they just bolt heads? 2) Do you have the link for where you got the part?
For anyone who wants a link to the part- www.amazon.com/ACDelco-15-72794-Original-Equipment-Conditioning/dp/B0016IJ0XS
Thank you for posting this video.
i found that a 5.5 mm metric socket works in place of the 5/32 socket if you can't find one
Thanks - can’t seem to find a 5/32 socket or wrench anywhere
Good information, thanks for sharing!
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.
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. You DO NOT need to disassemble the actuator.
Good video thank you it was a big help.
I replaced 3 modules but all have the same problem I don’t understand how solving this issue 😢😢😢
thanks for this but if you press the top defrost next to the caution button the windows will not fog up. i tried it the other day after i seen your video.
Would this bad actuator affect the blower motor going in and out?
Does this sound happen in just the accessory key position or do you have to start the engine for the sound to happen?
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?
very very helpful video, thanks!
Good video, thanks for posting
Very useful
In order to get more access, isn't easier if you remove the computer or the blower?
Mahalos for the post!
Thanks 👏👏👏👏
nice video
Thanks Homie !
THANK YOU SIR.
I’m very late but what is the part called?
Im having trouble by even get that blue connector unplugged, my hands doesnt fit well to manipulate the screwdriver , where do I must pull /push or how can I get that satanic connector out there? please help!
Thank you so much Jeff! My mechanic actually wanted to charge $500 do this. I'm proud to say I just took out my malfunctioning actuator and am ordering a new one now. In the meantime, do you know if it hurts the car to run without an actuator?
great, thanks again!
did I miss the part number for this actuator? My 05 vibe just started this noise.
That top screw ruined my day. I lost two 7/32 sockets and had to give up on putting a top one back in. I think the one bottom screw will hold it though.
Mine has been holding for two years with just a bottom screw.
I have a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. Can you please give me some details about the audio system you have in your car?
I want to build that kind of system in mine. Thanks.
Thank you!!!!
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.
Jeff,
Do you have the reverse wire hooked up to your Pioneer head unit? If so, where did you tap into it? Is there a video? Thanks.
I tapped my reverse power line for the camera directly to the reverse light in the rear bumper.
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!)
Key FOB***
Also, it is a 2007 Toyota Matrix XR.
thanks for the vid I know what to do, then a check engine light, then breaks, and then figure out why I get exhaust fumes in the inside, then shocks rad flush, on a car that has near 300000km on it....is it worth all that work or just get a new car?
Jeff Johnson thanks for the advice and again for the vid, ya the smell not sure but it is an exhaust leak, I put a new spring and gasket in it and still bad. I live in Canada and do not have a garage and its hard to do work this time of year. but yes grand is much better then 10-15,
+Jeff Johnson hey my 2007 makes that noise but my heater throws out cold air my car is a convertible hard top we changed their thermostat but that didn't work my heater still throwing out cold air them dealer told me it's sounds like they actuator
Just did my car, 7/32 socket , taped my forearm to avoid scratches .
of course no scratches....also no hair now when you removed the tape!
I put a piece of duct tape over the edge of that metal piece.
Anyone know, how do you reset the timing. Got a used part and now when I have on recirc, it's fine but when I put it on outside air it goes back to clicking.
Or will is self adjust? I just don't want it to break the new one
Nice thx dude lol
It is hard to reach top screw. I removed airbags (4 10mm bolts and 1 13mm) and you can easy access from a top. I is much easier..
Why not just unplug it? Rarely need the recirc.
Bad demo, left out how to take off electronic component. He makes it sound easy but its not.
what can happen if i dont change it? will it make my car break or whatever? sry im not good with cars
Alexandre Pitt no, you can still run the a/c or heat by pressing the recirculating button and that will stop it from clicking if you don't want to tackle the job.
thx a bunch! :)
can this also cause low air flow through the vents?
if your low flow is only on the first two settings, but not on the higher fan settings, then no the problem is the blower motor resistor pack - also right in the same area though...
Thanks
cant you just unplug it ?
Unplugging it won't give you outside air circulation.