29 August 2017 - Dash environmental system - actuator clicking

The under/in dash noise of a clicking sound is coming from a faulty actuator.  The part number stamped on the item is 8679001.  When that number is used in the local auto parts stores websites, two types of actuators are indicated.  I couldn't get a very detailed look at the actuator in the dash that is faulty so I went ahead and ordered the part number of 8679001.  Well the actuator I received does not look like the faulty one, but its does look like one of the other types used in my car.  So I will buy the other part and then begin the replacement process.


Below are pictures of the part I ordered but not what is installed and faulty...have to re-order the correct part.

28 August 2017 - A/C - Heate/blend air actuator

From this part number off of the faulty actuator, M8679001, I was able to buy the part from a local auto store.

I will continue to look into the best/easiest way to replace the actuator.  I have all the tools needed, the correct parts(as far as I know).

28 August 2017 - Service / Repair Manuals

http://servicerepairmanuals.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=1057
$84 CD


http://repair.chiltondiy.com
$30 for a year

27 August 2017 - Driver side dash clicking noise

So I removed the driver side dash lower insulation/cover(just above the pedals).  That allows pretty good access to the upper areas.  I was able to determine which actuator was clicking.  While trying to determine which one was faulty I found that a cam was disconnected from an arm that connects to the mechanism that has the faulty actuator.  When I went to touch the cam, it literally fell out of the hole it was resting in, but fell behind the tunnel insulation.  So I had to spend a bit of time to extract that part.

The actuator that is faulty is also used in a lower area of the dash on this same side of the drivers side area.

I am in the process of tracking parts down to then purchase and install.

The circle is where the cam is supposed to go, the arrow points to the arm/pivot that the cam connects to

This is the actuator that is making the clicking sound

This is the cam that fell out of the hole marked in red in the above pic

This is the cam that fell out of the hole marked in red in the above pic

This is the size of the torx bit needed to remove/install the actuator

This is a shot from below...the circle is where the cam is located and connects to that arm, the larger upper arrow is pointing to the clicking actuator

26 August 2017 - interior actuator clicking noise

So after reviewing what is on youtube...it looks like I might be able to fix the clicking noise in the dash.  I need to make sure where the noise is coming from then I think I will take a shot at repairing the problem.

The local auto parts stores carry the parts!