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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: Noise originating from the HVAC module assembly.

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Were you sent here from Symptoms or another diagnostic table?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .

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  1. Start the engine.
  2. Cycle through all of the following:
  3. • Blower motor speeds.
    • HVAC modes.
    • Temperature control settings.
  4. Determine the type of noise:
  5. • 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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Remove the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .

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

Were any of these conditions found?

Go to Step 9

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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 I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .

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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