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DEFINITION: Noise originating from the HVAC module.

Were you sent here from Symptoms or another diagnostic table?

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Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual

1. Start the engine.
2. Cycle through all of the following:

•	Blower motor speeds

•	HVAC modes

•	Temperature control settings

3. Determine the type of noise:

•	Scrape, pop

•	Tick/click, chirp or groaning

•	Air rush/whistle

Is a scrape or pop noise evident when selecting modes or temperature settings?

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Is a tick/click, chirping, groaning or scraping noise present, but decreases as blower motor speed is decreased?

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Is an air rush/whistle noise evident in all modes but not all temperature settings?

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Is an air rush/whistle noise evident only in defrost or floor mode?

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Go to Step 1

Remove the lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Is the action complete?

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1. Inspect the air flow doors for proper operation.
2. Inspect the ducts for obstructions or foreign materials.

Were any of these conditions found?

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Inspect the mode and temperature doors and seals for warping or cracking.

Are the doors in normal condition?

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Replace the appropriate door and/or seals.

Is the repair complete?

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Remove any obstructions or foreign material found.

Is the action complete?

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Install the lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Is the action complete?

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Operate the system to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

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