Noise Diagnosis - HVAC Module
| Step | Action | Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Were you sent here from Symptoms or another diagnostic table? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Automatic | ||
| 2 | 1. Start the engine. 2. Cycle through all of the following: Blower motor speeds HVAC modes Temperature control settings 3. Determine the type of noise: Scrape, pop Tick/click, chirp or groaning Air rush/whistle Is a scrape or pop noise evident when selecting modes or temperature settings? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 3 | ||
| 3 | Is a tick/click, chirping, groaning or scraping noise present, but decreases as blower motor speed is decreased? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 | ||
| 4 | Is an air rush/whistle noise evident in all modes but not all temperature settings? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 | ||
| 5 | Is an air rush/whistle noise evident only in defrost or floor mode? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 6 | ||
| 6 | Remove the instrument panel carrier. Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement Is the action complete? | Go to Step 7 | — | ||
| 7 | 1. Remove the actuators. 2. Inspect the air flow doors for proper operation. 3. Inspect the ducts for obstructions or foreign materials. Were any of these conditions found? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 | ||
| 8 | Inspect the mode and temperature doors and seals for warping or cracking. |
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Replace the appropriate door and/or seals. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 11 | — |
| 10 | Remove any obstructions or foreign material found. Is the action complete? | Go to Step 11 | — |
| 11 | Install the instrument panel carrier. Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement Is the action complete? | Go to Step 12 | — |
| 12 | Operate the system to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |