How to Diagnose And Fix Air Door Actuator On a 2012 Dodge Challenger - Fix Clicking Sound

How to fix the clicking sound in your 2008-2014 Dodge Challenger dash!
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[@ede.5487]

Just replaced my actuator using this video. Thank you for the step by step instructions. I paid $40 for the part. It would have cost me 1k at the dealer

[@judigullett9060]

So many people having this problem, it should be a recall!!

[@saullopez503]

Judi Gullett-BitsysBaubles totally Im having the same problem

[@ricardoallende2597]

Saul Lopez I just fixed mine. Not too hard .

[@melissanative1799]

RIGHT! LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF VIEWS. DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE 900. IT SHOULD DEFINITELY BE A RECALL!

[@ysyntricity]

Exactly. Hence the reason I'm here

[@dalejohnson3523]

Good video!! Saved us a lot of time. Our 2012 Challenger screws were T20. A challenge for an old school mechanic but well worth the effort. Thanks!!!

[@gavinodonnell2650]

Great video!! my 2011 has no cold air even though the compressor has freon and good pressure, i figured it was the blend door actuator since the issue was accompanied by a farting noise coming from the dash, i was gonna take it to a shop tomorrow and they quoted me way too much even after getting an approved quote for way less, but thanks to your video i can now do it myself!

[@mattsaunders6840]

GREAT VIDEO! It was a PITA to get it out (only because there’s not much space) but moving the two wire brackets was a great tip! I had to use a small box wrench and a drop of glue to hold the T15 to get the screws out/in. Whole job took about an hour...drinking a beer now! Thanks again!

[@jacobb1354]

Awesome video. Replaced mine with the info in this video. 30 minutes. Done. Thanks!

[@ricardoallende2597]

Thanks a lot. $38 for Mopar part and you saved me hundreds!

[@arrokothartandmusic]

Made this repair today using your video. Thanks a bunch man.

[@wingman121407]

Thank you so much for this valuable video. You saved me so much money.

[@drayday5000]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!..Just changed mines out...was very simple..saved me a lot of cash

[@MM-gp4zu]

Gonna be my second time doing this it's a pain in the ass! Good video

[@salliefay95]

Mine have broken for a 3rd time 😪

[@gnarvaez3]

Many thanks! Mine was a 2012 RT but needed a T20. Otherwise, worked just as you shared.

[@camarocarl7130]

Great instruction. Thanks a million! There should be a TSB on this.

[@ede.5487]

Thanks! This saved me money

[@Autotruck7213]

Looks fairly easy thanks

[@yomommajumprcables]

Thank You Sir

[@jonathanmcmiller2139]

Thanks for the video

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@obamarosa]

Thanks for this video! Which actuator is this in your car? Apparently there are multiple ones out there, and I'm guessing they all use the same part, yes? The recirculation door is messed up, and I can't find where that is online. Appears there is also a 'blend' door and a 'mode' door. Would appreciate your expertise :)

[@maxplayz9885]

Thank you so much I love fixing things around the house I love to take care of my cars if I take care of the they will take care of us.

[@melissanative1799]

GLAD TO SEE THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY FEMALE THAT TRIES TO FIX THINGS FIRST BEFORE CALLING FOR HELP :)

[@Donoprez]

thank you so much for sharing your video! any Idea of how to align the new one back in place???

[@smokescreen2525]

perfect instructions. be warned. use a small thin ratchet. once you go for that back screw it gets tough with little clearance. also I used a T15 star bit that worked fine.

[@ede.5487]

I had to order a small ratchet in the middle of replacing it because of that back screw 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@hoobsgarage]

which actuator is the one that works the blend door. mine is staying on heat. ac compressor is working and all the function work like fan speed and location feet, vents, defrost. but it just stays hot.

[@davev5031]

Thanks for the video. I changed one on my 2010 Challenger this one was on the drivers side, one of two there. One closest to the firewall. Strictly a feel and work job, no way you can see what you are doing. Much harder than the one in this video to change. One stupid broken tooth on the cheap plastic cluster gear in that actuator is what causes the problem.

[@LaswellB]

My late father's 2010 challenger is making this same noise on the drivers side when you open or close a door. I'll have to stick my head under there to check it out. Is it the same part number for the driver's side?

[@angelcedeno26]

My Dodge Challenger RT makes a creaking noise from driver side behind the dash, every time I turn the AC on or off,those are the only times it makes the noise,any idea which actuator would cause that scenario?

[@chrishayden9208]

This particular actuator behind the glovebox only adjusts the damper door for cabin recirculated air versus outside air. If you have a temp problem you need to get under the dash on the driver side and find the same exact actuator to replace.

[@maxplayz9885]

Chris Hayden thank you so much for that because that is our problem.

[@MM-gp4zu]

I have this exact problem I JUST bought the part and I'll give it a try in the morning thanks for the video

[@derekbocock4609]

Thanks! Everything else works fine I just lost heat! Didn't know which one it was!

[@TheBrownMAFIA]

But the one on the driver side isn't making a noise

[@chrishayden9208]

@@TheBrownMAFIA thats interesting. Well, at least you know where to find them and can replace one at a time until issue is resolved.

[@Chaos1-2R]

Can this part be used for the remaining actuators?

[@danielklem8727]

Much appreciated! Purchased my part at the dealer for 38 bucks, had the new one in, in under an hour. I was quoted 550 dollars for part and install...I felt like an astronaut, I also popped off those wiring harnesses for easier access. Thanks

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Glad we could help!

[@ChronicSwampAss]

I just had one replaced on my 12 charger and it was only $150. That's part and installation at a Dodge dealership.

[@benfukedbfor1579]

Gone_alien must be nice to give $110 to the dealership but I prefer exchanging that $ for other goods and services not offered by my local dealership

[@ivanpalacios1551]

Thanks....

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@debbiebayles2201]

I have a 2012 Dodge Challenger SXT that a slow knock sound comes from the dash (around the RPM & temp gauge) soon as I open the door before starting car. I watched your video & several others saying it's the Actuator from the AC. But the sound coming from my dash isn't a rapid clicking, just knocks wierd several times without the AC on. Today it knocked a few times while I was on a road trip with the AC on. When I turn engine off it knocks again but not a fast clicking. Could this still be the Actuator or something else you think? Thank you for all your advice I appreciate it!!

[@stevenphelps1072]

You have 2 under the driver side as well I just replaced mine that controlled the heat and AC and it was a bitch.

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

It’s is most likely an actuator on the driver side. I’ve had actuators make the clicking noise with the car not running.

[@nickcastro9917]

correct me if im wrong but is their also an air door actuator on the driver side in between the cluster gauge and the air vent? the only reason why i ask is because my 2013 challenger is doing the same thing but im not to sure if the sound is just being funneled through the dash to sound like if its the one next to the passenger side or if its the one next to the cluster gauge on the driver side.

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

I think there are 2 actuators underneath the passenger side and one near the radio (that one is the toughest to fix, you have to take the radio out and change it). On this Challenger it sounded like it was tapping between the cluster gauge and the air vent, however the actuator was connected in a way that it sounded like it was through the middle of the dash. You can test out which actuator is bad by either feeling the actuator while it's clicking (making that annoying sound), or by disconnecting the wire that it connects to. For mine I just felt it click and I knew that one was causing the tapping noise.

[@nickcastro9917]

Do you think you can possibly do a tutorial for that one lol

[@mikeprice8307]

@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC what if you have blinking defrost light with air blowing through windshield vents for 30sec?

[@houstonbigfooter]

Theres 2 under the dash on the drivers side and 1 under the pass side.thats for non dual climate control.

[@mattperez3618]

How exactly do you know which side actuator has failed? I adjusted the temperature to the highest heat setting in my vehicle. He was blowing out of the driver side, but cold air was blowing from the passenger side. So basically the wrong temperature was blowing out of the passenger side. Should I replace the passenger side actuator?

[@robcharbs5605]

Yea the side that doesn't adjust to the selected temp is the bad one. If there is no clicking then you might just need the little gear. In the mean time just manually move the door blend and tape it in place.

[@thearkansashiker]

Best part of the video is the part number from the Autozone box is shown around a minute in to the video. Would have love to see more detail on the removal, but there are other videos out there on how to remove it, but they leave out the part number. Nonetheless, it was a helpful video. Thanks Martin.

[@marcusmiller725]

So I replaced my passenger door actuator but it's still making the clicking sounds. So I'm guessing it'd be the one behind the radio then?!

[@MHSenju3000]

The challenger has 2 blend doors I believe. I had to change 1 that you speak of but I think the one I have an issue with is under the dash on the driver's side

[@willmac118]

I changed the one in this video and I still have clicking under the dash, sound is coming from driver side. Does anyone know of a video for the driver side?

[@MHSenju3000]

@@willmac118 it's on the driver's side down to the right . The plastic panel on the driver's side can come off and that's how you get access to it.

[@caocao480]

In my 2014 challenger the drivers side vents give me nice cold air but the passenger side is warm. I dont have the thumping you describe do you think it's the same part causing the issue?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

In my opinion, your freon level is probably low. The actuator would make a ticking noise. I would have your freon level checked and if it's low, have it refilled.

[@JuanMorales-sn4tk]

In my 2013 charger when I turn on the heater only the passenger side is hot and the driver side is cold do you think it could be the actuator under the dash board

[@KrayzieMayne777]

caocao480 You get it checked out? Mine is doing the same thing currentyl

[@mikeprice8307]

@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC i have blinking defrost light without any noises and blows warm air while being. The light goes out after 20 seconds and then every thing works normal..i tried a new hvac unit and it did the same. What causes this?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

caocao480 - It is one of your actuators. It’s probably stuck in one position. Try setting the controls to defrost and then to vent to see if you can get it working.

[@eduardoojeda7307]

I hear that sound but it sounds like it’s more to the driver side is there one on that side too? It’s 2012 sxt

[@danielklem8727]

Eduardo Ojeda yes there is. A bit more complicated but there are videos to help fix it

[@Sg-bg7xp]

You didn't have to recalibrate the modules?

[@kiinqdee209]

My 13 chally rt ac heater went out but no ticking. It literally does nothing when I turn heat/ac on n off. Bad blower motor ? Or blend door

[@improstrat]

Hey Kiing... did you get it fixed? what was it? i have same exact problem with my 2014 challenger. thx

[@derekbocock4609]

Does this fix no heat too? Everything is operating fine except no heat!

[@alfredosauce2798]

Yes

[@krazmex09]

I know there’s three actuators. Are they all the same? Or different?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

All the same, just different spots in the car.

[@BeACookieNow]

So I get this noise when I open my driver side door or trunk. Is it the same thing?

[@trevorschauffler3963]

That’s what I’m wondering

[@THEMAKDON]

Sir mine does not make a clicking noise But its throwing cold on passenger and hot air on driver :(

[@blennon5110]

Mak Don did you figure it out?

[@jjdf44]

Mak Don same with my chally

[@bobbywilsonoldtimestrongma1799]

when I switch mine to ac its still blowing heat but there is no clicking I have changed 3 of these on our 09 impala

[@c7bullet789]

It can be caused by low Freon levels, or a bad AC compressor. If the Freon level is to low that can cause the compressor not to turn on. Check the Freon levels first. You can hear the condenser click on with the hood open when you turn on the AC. Have someone turn on the AC while you listen for the Ac compressor under the hood to turn on. You’ll hear the compressor click once. If you fill the Freon and it’s working fine for a day or two then stops working you have a Freon leak. The main culprit for Freon leaks is the AC condenser Freon line rubber gaskets at the connection points to the condenser or the condenser itself. The condenser looks like a small radiator. If the Freon level is low they sell Freon with Uv die in it that glows green with a uv/black light so you can see where it’s leaking from. There’s vids on KZbin that will show you how to fill the Freon or replace any of the parts I mentioned. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[@chinofadez1192]

Can this fix my ac problem it blows hot air insted of cold

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

No, the actuator controls where the air comes out of the vehicle (vents, defrost, floor). If your A/C is blowing hot, check the Freon level or the compressor.

[@ngbanks]

Lol bro looks like Don Johnson

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

ngbanks I was going for the Richard Gere look, but I’ll take Don Johnson! Lol

[@TheBrownMAFIA]

I changed mine but my ac is still not working. The actuator was making a noise i replaced it tried the ac but still not working. The heater works.

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

If the air is blowing out hot, it could be the A/C unit needs a charge of R-134a.

[@TheBrownMAFIA]

@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC i tried but nothing i see thw compressor is not spinning

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Abram Brown - If the compressor is not working, I would suggest calling a used car parts (a.k.a.: junk yard) to find a replacement compressor. Much cheaper than a new one. Good luck!

[@strongbrave]

Is this the same on a 2011 Challenger? SRT?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

It should be the same.

[@strongbrave]

@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC it started 3 days ago, 10.28.20. last time it happened, on my 2004 RAM, IT WAS 900 Duckets. The blend doors were also broken. It was a 10 hour ordeal to remove the entire dashboard and replace blend doors , actuator and lights

[@maxplayz9885]

How can I make sure it’s under the glove department ?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

To pinpoint the bad actuator, if you can get to it, just put your hand on it and you can feel it clicking/trying to move. It’s old fashioned, but works for me.

[@jerseypagan7553]

Before you guys do all those changing, Please make sure you guys can hear exactly where the clicking is coming from, Driver side or Passenger side. Driver side is a Different actuator than showed in this video.

[@kittykatt95]

This comment right here! Seeing alot of vids on the driver side and my noise is coming from the side in the video

[@frisnelful]

I have the passenger side that giving me a problem but it does not make any noises it just not giving me any heat would that be the same problem

[@sebastian-nf8lp]

is this the same part as the recirculation actuator?

[@ryanedwards1851]

Will this drain your battery

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

It should only run when the car or ignition is on.

[@donnafoley8431]

I have ticking with engine off and battery drain😢

[@jasonhughes4053]

Can't get passed taking off the sound barrier you glossed over that

[@wimaxdigital]

I have this issue on the drivers side. I'm gonna see what a dealership charges.

[@stevefairweather159]

Start your video by showing which dial on the dash made the clicking noise

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

If the blowers was on any setting (1-4) it clicked on startup.

[@7318459987]

That’s a recirculate door actuator gilligan,

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Okay Skipper.

[@spacecowboy_1]

The clicking comes from the driver side is it the same ?!?!!!

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

No, it is another actuator on the driver’s side.

[@MR754.6.4]

Thanks for the Vid. This was not fun