CLICKING NOISE | DODGE JOURNEY A/C RECIRCULATION ACTUATOR FIX | A/C NOISE | FIX YOUR A/C FOR $35

Do you hear a loud clicking noise behind the dashboard of your Dodge Journey? In this video I will show you how to fix you A/C actuators for $35 Dollars!
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[@johntarver5684]

Thank you sir! I have spent the last 2 hours looking for a proper diagnosis for my journey!

[@vincecarioscia7661]

I just did mine, and it’s not vey fun. It’s very tight. But for the most part this guy is correct!

[@rcb_matt]

Man initially I was like… why didn’t he video taking it apart? Now I know. That was a pain! Would’ve had to put an R rating on it. Lol! Pain getting my big hands up in that little compartment. It took so long to take apart, I was thinking I’d never get it back together. Putting it back together took no time. Thanks for the video.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

😂😂😂 there was alot of cussing in between filming!

[@samhawkins5755]

Thank you for this my boyfriends been so worried about our car doing it we have a 2016 and when I saw your clip inserted I was like yes that's our problem too!

[@gunnersecuador7515]

Thanks man, my wife told me about clicking yesterday. It sounded like from in the rear? When I heard it on your vid I knew it was the cause. Good job and thanks, you saved me some time.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Glad it helped, thank you for watching.

[@afa78djd]

Finally! The answer to all my woes. Been having that clicking sound in the back every time I press any of the ac controls, especially when I shut the vehicle off. I don't think I have the neurons or patience to fix this myself but at least now I know what the problem is. A million thanks man.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Thanks for watching and glad the video helped. It is a quite tedious process and of course car engineers never make the things that break easy to get to. If you do decide to tackle doing it yourself I hope the video helps. Again thanks for watching!

[@luisdiaz6484]

Does anyone knows what this piece called? Thanks

[@ByGraceIGo]

@@luisdiaz6484 blend door actuator.

[@randyloomis2313]

Nice! My wife's 2010 been doing it for 2 years. Even when it's sitting in the driveway with no key on. It'll start clicking every 6 minutes. I have to throw a charger on it once a week during the real cold snaps.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Unfortunately, dodge products are notorious for electrical gremlins. I did enjoy the journey for the time I had it.

[@cameronahart4213]

Interesting I have a 2010 as well but my clicking only happens when I start the car or when the car is off but it doesn't continue like yours every 6 minutes it only happens that once.

[@ByGraceIGo]

Mine just started doing this a couple days ago! Mine is a 2014 I bought this vehicle used. I like to fix things myself but you're saying how hard it is to get to it it kind of discourages me, maybe I can ask my son but I'm not paying these freaking mechanics a zillion dollars to fix this! Thanks for the vid! Mine was clicking even when the car was turned off! And it's only for a few seconds.

[@rodgerrockne8201]

Thanks that helped a lot. But how do you get the fuse box down?

[@Daniel_Plainview]

Thanks OG, i just fixed mine with your help. You the man

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Thanks for watching!

[@felipemedrano5264]

Thanks for the video. I had the same issue with the same part. My replacement recirculation actuator came with an instruction to reset it using a scanning tool. Did yours? I dont see anyone reseting it with a scanner tool on here. Maybe i should just connect it and done.

[@veronicahouston4396]

Thank you sir, I believe this is happening to my 2013 dodge durango. Now I have to find a mechanic that will follow this video for instructions.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Glad it helped. It's a lot easier if you have smaller hands😂.

[@veronicahouston4396]

@@1RaceLifestyle 🤣🤣

[@budmanp1956]

Thanks 👍

[@terripratt2807]

Thanks clear understanding

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Thank you. I hope it helped.

[@infinitymusiq11]

Thanks for this video 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@1RaceLifestyle]

You're welcome. I hope it helped!

[@kiera_shy]

Love this video thank you

[@1RaceLifestyle]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@cameronahart4213]

Hey Btw if this actually fixes my problem thank you for taking your time and showing us and helping us save some money :)

[@1RaceLifestyle]

I hope it works for you. These blend doors are a common fail point in dodge products. Let me know the result please.

[@0714will]

Good dude!

[@hp2793]

Thank man you got my suscripción and my 👍

[@Eugene.walker6524]

I think this my problem, my air not as cold since the clicking noise 😢 well at least i know the problem now thank you

[@1RaceLifestyle]

If the actuator is not working it could be keeping the air set to the outside instead of recirculation.

[@lissettesantiago8622]

Does that have to do with the heater as well ?

[@geovannie7]

Thanks for the video, i changed the blower motor, the actuator, got a relay for ac but it stills turns off when idling, any idea of why is happening.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

I would purchase a code reader and see if the car is throwing codes. I paid around 20 bucks for mine on amazon, super easy to use.

[@Mzbsweetz3]

Yeeeessss thank you

[@1RaceLifestyle]

You're welcome.

[@katrinabethea1559]

Thank you !! Now to the dealer to get ripped off.

[@dixon4782]

Question, I have that same noise coming from the back of my Dodge, but on the passenger rear all the way in the back up at top by the seatbelt part

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Unfortunately, there is also a rear actuator. The process to get to involves removing alot of the rear interior( seats, cargo area, wall trim), its a really involved process. The actuator sits behind the rear air ducts located behind the the rear wall panel. There are some youtube videos on the fix. It will require alot of patience.

[@MYT2024]

Do you know where the blend door Actuator for the rear climate control is located?

[@1RaceLifestyle]

For the rear blend door you would have to remove the rear interior panel on the right side. It sits right next to the rear wheel well. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesyounce4141]

Great video I was looking for something to help me out do that also, I have a question not sure if you can ever read this and answer it or if somebody can those blend actuators cause a battery drain cause mine seems to click on even after the car has been sitting for a while They’ll just automatically turn on

[@1RaceLifestyle]

I haven't heard of them causing a battery drain. When you turn off the car, they activate and open the vent to allow outside air in and out of the cabin of the vehicle to help prevent moisture, mold and stuffy air.

[@jamesyounce4141]

Well, one day I came home, and I was only one home and the Dodge was parked for a few hours, and when I got out of my truck, walked towards the house, I can hear them clicking and I know that the Dodge was off for at least 2 to 3 hours

[@randyloomis2313]

Mine does. I sat in it and it'll click about every 6 minutes without the key in it

[@motv-independentthinkingfo3817]

Hey bro I appreciate this video I'm literally dealing with this issue now, is the actuator a major part? Like do I need to replace it? I respect how you did it yourself and I would if I had more experience with SUVs/cars but I don't want to mess anything up lol but does it need to be replaced or just preference to not hear the annoying knocking?

[@1RaceLifestyle]

It depends. These actuators can interferes with changing from heat to cold, recirculation or fresh air. Some of them can have heat blowing out onside and cold out the other. The part isn't expensive and it's more of a headache to replace. If it's not affecting anything major and just making the noise, if you it does bother you I'd say leave it. For me it drove me crazy hearing it so I just changed it. This actuator did interfere with switching from receiving to fresh air.

[@motv-independentthinkingfo3817]

@@1RaceLifestyle gotcha yeah it started earlier this month and so far just the noise, heat & ac work

[@aaronota939]

Great video but the tool to remove these little screw is always the key. I bought a patio set. That set came with a tiny ratchet. I used that ratchet the hold any hex size (screwdriver) bit. This tool was way better than the "Z" shape multi screw driver. It fit in the cramped space, and it has a turn dial to turn the ratchet. Im so relieved. Now to get it back on. How can i post a pic in comments of this ratchet? Anybody know

[@1RaceLifestyle]

🤣🤣🤣, oddly enough I believe I know the tool you are talking about. I have one that came with a couple of desk I ordered. I would definitely agree it would be better than a angled screw driver. Thanks for watching.

[@felipemedrano5264]

Lol i had to sit on the driver side and lay across with my head under the glove box to get a better angle.

[@Amanda-ll7qx]

Mine is coming from back right when I turn it to the foot setting

[@ronroberson5548]

You made it look so simple and it was. Also help me save some money thanks alot guy.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

You're welcome, glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@lissettesantiago8622]

My heater is just warm not hot and I also have that ticking sound

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Thanks for watching, the ticking/ clicking would definitely be an actuator. There are multiple ones behind the glove compartment for air recirculation, warm and cold air and passenger/ driver side. Not to mention ones in the rear for rear air and heat. Now if you are only getting warm air when the heat is on it could be a heater core issue. A good group to check out is the Dodge journey owners group on Facebook, its helped me alot. Hope that helps.

[@hellvixens117]

Thank you! Only video that showed the same clicking noise mine is making, don’t wanna spend more money at the mechanic wish me luck

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Thanks for watching and hope it helps.

[@user-or2tl6hg3s]

What is the part number? Thank you for the video.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

604-029 sorry for the late response

[@kenbyron54]

Thank you, 2013 Journey started doing this a month ago, them the new battery went dead. Called the dealer and they wanted $430 to replace a $25 part. Where do i send the check...lol

[@1RaceLifestyle]

🤣🤣, Glad it helped!

[@focusdavissr.1228]

How did you drop the fuse box?

[@1RaceLifestyle]

The fuse box sits on a set of clips. You will have to push it up (from the bottom) to slide it off of the clips. It should then just drop down. The whole area is a tight space so just try to be as patient as possible. If you have to force it then you will probably break something. Its a pain in the Butt, but You got this!

[@drjheyk8741]

Where i can buy the parts? Could you suggest one?

[@1RaceLifestyle]

I purchased the part from O'Reilly. It was in stock so it made sense to not have to wait. It was about $35 thanks for watching and dont forget to subscribe...Happy holidays!

[@johntarver5684]

Subscribing in case you make any more videos!

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Hey thanks for watching and for the sub! I hope it helped. I'll be documenting my owning this journey and issues that arise, stay tuned!

[@emmalaine3585]

My mothers makes this clicking sound in the back somewhere and in the dash when she turns it on and then again when she turns it off. Will this piece do that for both times??

[@1RaceLifestyle]

There are rear actuators also. To replace them you will have to remove some of the rear interior panels. From what I've seen they are located near the rear passenger wheel well. Replacing those are a little more involved due to the amount stuff you have to remove to get to them.

[@emmalaine3585]

@@1RaceLifestyle is there any harm in not fixing them for a while? Is it something that could catch on fire or anything like that? We’re at a bit of a time/money crunch right now.

[@mariapinto4090]

Mines only blow cold the heat is not coming out is that’s the same

[@1RaceLifestyle]

If it's only blowing cold/hot on one side, you could have a stuck or broken blend door, low refrigerate, low on engine coolant, or your heater core is going bad. I would start with the less expensive stuff first. Check your engine coolant, turn on your air, and turn it to heat to see if you hear the doors moving behind the dash. You can always find videos on how to check and top off your Ac Refrigerate. Everything else, including replacing the actual blend door, requires taking the dashboard out of the car, which is a very lengthy and expensive process. I have since sold the journey. As much as I liked the vehicle, I was offered a really great price for it that was too good to pass up.

[@roodisafar5945]

Is this for heat or for ac Do you know which one is for the heat

[@1RaceLifestyle]

This particular one was the actuator to change from outside air to recirculation. There are a few different actuators. This one is on the right side. There are about 2 more on the left side which may be the ones for ac and heat. Dont quote me on that. I just know the one I change works off of the recirculation button and opens by itself when you shut off the car. Good luck!

[@fursure6189]

That same noise happens for me everytime I start my car for about 10 clicks. Is this the same issue? Or could it be the starter?

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Its more than likely the same issue if it happens once the vehicle is already running. Thanks for watching!

[@fursure6189]

@@1RaceLifestyle thank you. I will try. You rock. I really appreciate the fact you responded so quickly. Thank you.

[@pattyrichards3607]

Would this cause a dodge 2010 journey to unlock and lock, the windows will roll down all over when you push the lock buttons on key fob or by the door lock button.

[@1RaceLifestyle]

This would not. What you are explaining sounds more like an electrical issue of some sort.

[@pattyrichards3607]

@1RaceLifestyle I believe there is something unhooked in my deiver door, cause my key will not move the lock up or down. And I hear something swinging around in my door that wasn't doing it before. Do you think that's causing the issue. The guy that sold me the journey says he thinks it's the fuse box or whatever. But it seems it started this ever since that thing inside my driver door was swing around inside door when you open and close it, you can hear it

[@pattyrichards3607]

@@1RaceLifestyle and It also has the same clicking noise you had in your video.

[@klong2023]

Mine was the ground wire inside the rubber boot of the driver door.

[@bad71charger]

Did you have to recalibrate the actuators?

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Before screwing it in place, at the most you may have to press your recirculation button with actuator on then slide it back off, turn it then put it back on and the screws should still line up. That way open is open and closed is closed and not the other way around. Thanks for watching.

[@jeanninebedford7477]

Will it make your vehicle run hot

[@1RaceLifestyle]

It wouldn't. If your vehicle is running hot its more than likely a cooling system issue (coolant leak, radiator or Thermostat issue.)

[@kylewilson873]

Does it make noise even when the car is not running

[@1RaceLifestyle]

Yes, usually after you turn the car off and wait a few minutes, the blend door will open to allow outside air in. You will definitely hear it!

[@billykibakithejamaican]

mine comes on when i turn on the heat/ac

[@1RaceLifestyle]

It could be the same issue. These actuators are known for breaking and / or seizing. Unfortunately, they are always super hard to get to, and the journey has more than 1 (front and back)

[@tammiestewart6713]

How to replace the rear actuator?

[@1RaceLifestyle]

I didn't have to replace the rear actuator but it does involve removing the interior trim of the vehicle. There are some videos on youtube and it is an extensive process. With the right tools and a lot of patience im sure it can be tackled.

[@tammiestewart6713]

@@1RaceLifestyle thanks!! I actually found a video on it and you're right! Tedious! But not impossible.

[@fannie0livia0liviaanderson5]

Mine did this when my motor wasn't even running? What!!

[@1RaceLifestyle]

It will do that because the recirculating system resets when the vehicle is turned off. It's usually happens about a minute or two after you turn the vehicle off. If it's making the same noise it's definitely an actuator.

[@user-sw1rt6ci6k]

This is not the noise it comes from the right back

[@1RaceLifestyle]

These are also located in the rear of the vehicle behind the interior panels for the rear A/C. There are some videos on youtube for the rear, which involves removing a lot of the interior from the rear just to get to.

[@MrPbip]

Easily worth $120 to have them change it

[@1RaceLifestyle]

The dealer wanted $100 just to tell me this was the problem. That was a quick No thank you! Thanks for watching.