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Whistle in dash vent

Tiny
JONESIE131
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 140,000 MILES
The passenger side dash vent whistles when it is closed. The whistling gets louder as the fan speed is increased. I think it may be that the seal around the butterfly is degraded. But I am not sure. I hope you can help me in this matter.

Thank you, Joel
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 AT 7:52 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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If the whistle happens when you close the outer vanes you could remove the director piece and then see if it still whistles. If it does then it is air bypassing the mode door. To repair it you start by removing the instrument panel and the dash assembly. Then you discharge the AC, drain the coolant and remove the HVAC unit from the firewall. Now you can split the case to apply new seals to the door.

You might try adjusting the mode cable first. It could be that the door is not closing fully.

Mode Control Cable Adjustment:

Remove the knee bolster.
Remove the mode control cable from the clip at the heater case.
Set the mode dial to defrost.
Hold the door lever fully forward (counterclockwise).
Install the cable to the clip.
Test the cable for smooth operation.
Test that the door opens fully in both directions.
Install the knee bolster.
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 AT 9:21 PM

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