Failing actuator noise?

1999 DODGE DURANGO

202,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

CHRISSY SLONE

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I have a blend door actuator going out on passenger side of my vehicle and it makes a ticking noise but now I'm hearing a kind of high-pitched whining noise coming from driver's side. Would this also be an actuator of a different kind, or can the same actuator make a couple of different noises? Or is this not actuator noise at all?

Jul 18, 2023 at 4:12 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

It is possible that it is a different actuator. Are you experiencing any other issues? For example, can you control the airflow direction? Does the fresh air/recirculate air controller work properly?

Also, here is a link you may find helpful, it explains in general how to replace a blend air door actuator:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-blend-door-motor

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe

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Jul 18, 2023 at 9:49 PM