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HVAC door actuator

Tiny
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I am getting this knocking sound and realized that it is the HVAC door actuator. I am looking for a diagram that shows the location of the actuator so I can replace it. Any help would be amazing.
Monday, October 23rd, 2017 AT 12:35 PM

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Tiny
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Okay, which actuator is it? Re circulation temperature door mode door? Let me know so I can get you the correct information.
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017 AT 7:01 PM
Tiny
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The actuator that is behind the glove box. I believe is the mode door actuator
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Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 AT 11:06 PM
Tiny
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That sounds like the recirculation actuator turn the recirculation on and off and see if the noise changes?
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Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 AT 11:16 PM
Tiny
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I tried that this morning. I turned it off for 5 minutes and turned it back on and it continues to make the same knocking sound.
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 12:09 PM
Tiny
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Have you tried the other controls to see if the noise changes temp control or where the air flow goes?
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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The only time it will start making noise is when I turn on the car, switch the AC on and off, when I switch to max AC
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 7:20 PM
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Max a.C. Turns the recirculation on sounds like a bad recirculation actuator
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 8:00 PM
Tiny
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It's the one located directly behind the glove box. I can look underneath and see it jumping when it makes the noise
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
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Here's a video of the actuator jumping in place and I'm recording direct where the passanger feet would be in the very back behind the glove box
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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I checked to make sure it was properly secured and all the screws are tight. I think there's a gear on the inside of the actuator that is striped.
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 8:34 PM
Tiny
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Yes it is stripped nice work on the video.

Here are the diagrams you requested. (below)

Here is a guide that will give you an idea of what you are in for when changing the actuator motor out.

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

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 9:10 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much!
Greatly appreciated and deffinitly will keep you updated!

Cheers for now
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 9:28 PM
Tiny
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Hold off till I check my online repair information at work on your actuator.
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 10:21 PM
Tiny
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That's the recirculation actuator I posted a picture is that what you're looks like?
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 10:48 PM
Tiny
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Looks just like it. I ordered the part for the repair and it also looks just like that
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 AT 11:33 AM
Tiny
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Who did you get it from?
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 AT 1:24 PM
Tiny
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I ordered the part from AutoZone
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 AT 3:11 PM
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How much was it?
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 AT 3:48 PM
Tiny
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$38 with a lifetime warrantly. It didn't take me longer than 15 minutes to fix. I removed the glove box in one piece. It was fixed by clips. Then unscrewed the 2 screws and fastened the new one. Now it's working like a champ! Thanks guys for your help.
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Friday, October 27th, 2017 AT 11:40 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, October 27th, 2017 AT 11:47 AM

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