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mahatma · 11-27-2008, 07:40 PM

I've got this annoying problem with my climate control. It makes this loud clicking sound from under the dash whether the fan is on or off.

The only time it shuts up is when I press the button with 2 arrows (to blow air on your face & feet). It's about 2 clicks a second, and clicks 12 times before a brief pause, then it starts over......very annoying.

Any ideas here?

Also....the car never warms up when it's cold out. I suspect the thermostat is stuck open or even missing. Haven't bought a service manual yet, so can someone tell me approx where the T-stat housing is located? Thanks
It's a 1996.

projectRDM · 11-28-2008, 02:53 PM

Mode door motor is either burned up or the linkage is jammed. Remove it and check for binding when actuated.

mahatma · 11-28-2008, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the reply. I can look thru the center vents & see a little flap move when I change settings....pretty cool.

So does checking the door motor require removing the dashboard? Or just the radio/climate control?

jsxr14s · 12-06-2008, 08:58 AM

I also have a 96' and i have the same problem with the clicking! Did you get it fixed already?

mahatma · 12-13-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jsxr14s

I also have a 96' and i have the same problem with the clicking! Did you get it fixed already?

nope haven't tackled it yet, sorry

ellisonrox · 12-15-2008, 07:25 PM

ha, i've got the same problem, but who cares, my AC doesn't work anyways

additionally, only the highest power works for the AC, so it's "4" or nothing!

projectRDM · 12-15-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellisonrox

additionally, only the highest power works for the AC, so it's "4" or nothing!

Blower resistor. $17 for a new one at the dealer.

ellisonrox · 12-16-2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Blower resistor. $17 for a new one at the dealer.

o rly

sweet, thanks

umm.. imaginary +rep

*signalpuke* · 12-16-2008, 01:08 PM

LOL, I have a 95, and the same problem, and the slider for the heat does not work either. Pulled my climate control out and swapped it in another chassis, worked. What should I look for? Is there a wiring diagram floating around for this shit?

japslapsilvia · 12-16-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by signalpuke

LOL, I have a 95, and the same problem, and the slider for the heat does not work either. Pulled my climate control out and swapped it in another chassis, worked. What should I look for? Is there a wiring diagram floating around for this shit?

download an FSM

sounds like your motors, mode door and air-mix motor are going out.

11-27-2008, 07:40 PM	#1
mahatma Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NKY Age: 38 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My climate control clicks on all settings except one I've got this annoying problem with my climate control. It makes this loud clicking sound from under the dash whether the fan is on or off. The only time it shuts up is when I press the button with 2 arrows (to blow air on your face & feet). It's about 2 clicks a second, and clicks 12 times before a brief pause, then it starts over......very annoying. Any ideas here? Also....the car never warms up when it's cold out. I suspect the thermostat is stuck open or even missing. Haven't bought a service manual yet, so can someone tell me approx where the T-stat housing is located? Thanks It's a 1996.

11-28-2008, 02:53 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Mode door motor is either burned up or the linkage is jammed. Remove it and check for binding when actuated. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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11-28-2008, 08:34 PM	#3
mahatma Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NKY Age: 38 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the reply. I can look thru the center vents & see a little flap move when I change settings....pretty cool. So does checking the door motor require removing the dashboard? Or just the radio/climate control?

12-06-2008, 08:58 AM	#4
jsxr14s Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I also have a 96' and i have the same problem with the clicking! Did you get it fixed already?

12-15-2008, 07:25 PM	#6
ellisonrox Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 409 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	ha, i've got the same problem, but who cares, my AC doesn't work anyways additionally, only the highest power works for the AC, so it's "4" or nothing!

12-16-2008, 01:08 PM	#9
signalpuke Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OCONUS Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	LOL, I have a 95, and the same problem, and the slider for the heat does not work either. Pulled my climate control out and swapped it in another chassis, worked. What should I look for? Is there a wiring diagram floating around for this shit?