What makes the clicking sound from behind the passenger side dash?

When the A/C is turned off, the “clicking” can be heard, fairly loud, from the passenger side dash, for about 20 seconds, then it stops. If I turn the A/C fan back on, even for a moment, and turn it off, the same thing will happen again.

Where does the clicking noise come from in my car?

I have recently started hearing a clicking noise (almost exactly like the noise a blinker signal makes) that is coming from behind the dash board on the passengar side of the car between the glove compartment and center console area. I can’t identify why it starts, but have noticed that it usually occurs when the a/c is turned off.

Why does my car have trouble closing the door?

In generic terms, it might well be one of the air damper motors that is having trouble moving to an open or closed position. It could also be a blend-air door motor, but those are usually more to the center of the dash. Of course, not knowing what your are driving…

What to do if your dash is clicking?

Insert your new actuator to the car. Make sure to line up the plastic crank of the actuator with the slot in the car as you insert it. Return the two bolts and plug in the electrical connector. Turn the ignition. Hopefully the clicking noise will be gone now and the HVAC will be working properly.

Why does my dash click when I Turn on the ignition?

If what you’re experiencing is a series of clicks right after turning the key in the ignition, then rest assure that this is a problem that’s easy to solve. The culprit is one of your blend door actuators for the HVAC system. The actuators are motors that open and close the vents of your A/C.

Where is the click on the dash on a Mustang?

One is on the left side of the center dash accessible from the driver’s side. The other three are accessed from the passenger’s side. Unplug the wires from one of the actuators and turn the ignition. If you still hear the clicks, replace the plug and repeat for the next one; do this until you find the actuator that is broken.

What makes a clicking noise when the AC is turned off?

Clicking really doesn’t describe it properly since it’s loud. Best way to describe the sound is it sounds like plastic hitting plastic, almost as if you would strike the dash with a plastic dowel. I’ve also heard the noise when the car is shut off and I’ll bump against it.

Why does my car make a clicking noise when I shut it off?

If the fan is left on when I shut the car off, it will start clicking as soon as I start the car. What the heck is under the dash that could be making the noise?

What does it sound like when a car fan is left on?

Best way to describe the sound is it sounds like plastic hitting plastic, almost as if you would strike the dash with a plastic dowel. I’ve also heard the noise when the car is shut off and I’ll bump against it. If the fan is left on when I shut the car off, it will start clicking as soon as I start the car.

Why does my car make a clicking noise?

After feeling around underneath the blower and recreating the problem, I noticed that there is a white plastic vent with a black plastic grate that can be seen if you lay down on the passenger floor mat and look up towards the blower. If you push up firmly on the vent, the clicking noise will stop.

Where does the clicking sound come from in my Impala?

There is a clicking sound coming from behind the right passenger side of the dash. It also sounds like a tapping noise. When I turn the defroster knob it stops, then starts again.

Why does my Jeep Wrangler make a loud clicking sound?

Enter your ride HERE to be a part of JUNE’s Ride of the Month Challenge! Hey everyone. So yesterday when I started the Jeep, there was a loud clicking sound coming from behind the passenger side dash. It was about 5-8 loud clicks after the engine started. It has been doing this with every start, and occasionally while driving as well.

There is a clicking sound coming from behind the right passenger side of the dash. It also sounds like a tapping noise. When I turn the defroster knob it stops, then starts again.

What makes a clicking noise when the AC is turned on?

Brief, loud clicking noise from dashboard area when AC is… Q: Brief, loud clicking noise from dashboard area when AC is turned on. This started happening about 2 weeks ago. When I start up my car or whenever I turn the AC on I hear 3 or 4 loud clicks coming from what seems to be under the dashboard.

Why do I hear soft knocking noise under my dash?

If you have ever heard a soft knocking noise coming from under your dash, it was likely one of the air door actuators. These can fail on the mechanical side as well as electrically.

Why is my car making noise under the dash?

So this one gets electrical again. If you compressor turns on and the low side pipe going into the firewall of the engine compartment is getting cold (around 30-40 degrees), and you are not getting the same temperature air out of the dash vents, then you have a vent, ducting, or fan problem.

What does that hissing noise from my AC mean?

The compressor hissing or shrieking is a serious situation: it means the pressure inside the compressor is too high. If you hear hissing, or worse, shrieking, coming from your compressor, turn off your air conditioner immediately and call a technician; do not restart your air conditioner until it has been looked at by a professional.

Why does my car make a clicking sound when I close the door?

It seems the recirculate door tries to close, and can’t sense it’s at the stop. The motor keeps trying until it sense the stop and the cam “skips”. I put the system in a mode where it opened the door for outside air, then pulled the two wire connector off the motor (right hand side.

How to test for noise under your dash as an air door actuator?

You will be testing for voltage at each of the input wires. In this example, you will get a full 12V at each wire when that speed is selected from the controller if the controller is working. Test the BRN wire first on the lowest speed. Move to the TAN wire and the next speed setting on the controller.

What should I do if I hear noise under my dash?

You can try listening under the dash inside of the vehicle for any noise when turning the control from hot to cold. You will need a diagram of parts location and a wiring diagram to perform testing on these actuators.

What makes the clicking sound from behind the passenger side dash?