FIX Impala Loud Tapping Noise in Dash! How to Replace HVAC Vent Blend Door Actuator ALL 3 LOCATIONS!

How to fix a loud tapping / clicking / ticking noise / sound in a 2005 - 2013 Impala dash / dashboard. The issue is a faulty blend door actuator. In this video I show all 3 locations, how to replace it, and I open one up to show how it works. I also show a workaround to fix it without purchasing a replacement actuator. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

ACDelco GM Original Equipment Actuator:

"Amazon's Choice" Actuator (Lower cost, good reviews, but not GM part):
[There are MANY aftermarket brands. This is just one example]

If needed, this is the distribution actuator (floor, face, defrost) pointed out at 1:10 in the video, but not covered. The dash has to be disassembled to some degree to access it.

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[bleh]

I cant believe I paid almost $300 for this, I should have done it myself ughhh. Thenk you for your video, super well made.

[justinbyers]

If you're unfortunate enough to have your driver's side temp control actuator go bad, I recommend finding a small child to reach in and disconnect the wire harness to stop the clicking and then promptly trade in or sell the vehicle to someone you don't like. Should you decide to go through with the repair, prepare to have your left arm look like an 18th century French-Canadian fur trapper that stumbled upon a den of sleeping wolverines.

Pro Tip: When installing the new actuator 90 minutes after starting the project, be sure to reconnect the wire harness first, as the connector can actually become captured behind the newly installed actuator and cause your moment of triumph to become one of despair as you realize you're back at the point you were two hours ago: needing to remove the mounting screws. I also recommend taking a moment to smash the old actuator with a hammer as you imagine it's the face of whoever decided to use plastic gears instead of metal on this part. It will help release your rage and prepare you for installation of the new part.

[juans]

As a 76 year old man, I prefer the OLD metal cable HVAC actuators on the old cars. It took mechanical action to move the lever, Left or Right and they NEVER FAILED.

[cioccbike]

You saved me $532.00. That's how much the dealer wanted to replace the easiest one. I paid $225.00 to have them "diagnose" the problem. The service advisor knew what it was but took my money anyway. Fortunately I found this video before I got the call letting me know what the problem was. The 2014 Impala Limited is even easier, as the passenger side blend door activator is held in place with only 2 screws, Both easily accessible without the glovebox in place. Thanks again!

[clayyytonnn]

Tat tat tat tat tat tat has been a part of my life for close to a year now. Thank you!!!

[mariadelia]

Man, a video that is precisely right to the point, without one second waste of time, humor and zero narcissistic
attitude...Thank You!

[llg]

Awesome and simple video on this common problem that GM should have fixed several years ago!

[veohpestakz]

This video was one of a kind by explaining how the flats are cold when vertical and hot when horizontal. Well done

[Jaco]

Worlds greatest “How to fix something” video for us non-mechanical people! Thanks!

[carolmasslow]

Wow! I'm an old girl at 72 and you sure saved me some money! I love you!

[leeholt]

This video is the best I have ever seen, its precise, clear, loud and informative.All the things needed for a perfect you tube channel to help those seeking an answer to that very annoying clicking. Well done in a big way.

[davehoneywell]

Definitely one of the best instructional videos I've followed on YouTube to date. Instructor was clear and precise individualization was excellent. Unfortunately visualization is the only way I'm able to really learn technical things. Keep up the good work do great job!

[WeightedFedora]

This video saved my life and my relationship, thank you for the clear explanation and workaround.

[aelliott]

This is hands-down the best video to identify and address these actuator issues. Thank you.

[PARDS]

Absolutely Very detailed and complete. The only thing I would add is how do you figure out which one is Tapping. Well, lower the glove box and start car. Mine starts tapping
immediately. Simply put your fingers on the 2 actuators and you can feel or see which one is the trouble maker. If neither on the right are the offender, you know it is the one under steering
column.

[burnbarrelnetwork]

You’re a hero dude. When I asked the shop about this they said the dash would have to come out. Much easier than I was anticipating.

[markcraig]

Thanks for making my Christmas Day. The recirculate/fresh air actuator had started clicking and kept clicking. I unplugged it within 15 minutes.

[catman]

If your day job doesn't work out, you could always be a person that helps explain things on kids shows.

[dreamtree]

Thank you for making this excellent video!
FYI - if you don't have a 5.5mm socket (like me), a 7/32" SAE works👍

[tallen]

Thank you, thank you. Having had the driver and left hand passenger side actuator replaced by a mechanic .... lots of hundreds of dollars a few years ago, it was depressing to hear the noise again. Your tutorial was very helpful as the sound started when I purposely changed from outside air to recirculated air. Your mention of the right hand passenger side actuator led me to the cause of the sound. I pushed the outside air button and let it click for several minutes until the shutter got back to the proper position and then unplugged the right hand actuator. Time to trade in the car, lots of other things failing. Anyway, thanks for the thorough tutorial and hints about disconnecting it.