How to fix tapping or knocking noise behind the passenger dash on a Chrysler 200 (2011-2014)

[@benjaminhufendick8319]

Had the exact same problem and the dealer said it would cost ~$300 to fix. I got the part at Advance with the 20% off for about $24. Installation was kind of a pain, took about 45 minutes in total. Quiet as a mouse now, though! Thank you for the help!!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome; great to hear stories like this one 👍

[@DeloreanGarner]

⁠ finesse crazy

[@pennyfeatherston3277]

Hi, I saw you video on how to fix clicking noise in a 200 Chrysler. It looked somewhat easy so I thought I'd see if that was what was wrong with my car. Sure enough, that's the problem. Thank you so much for your video. Boy, you weren't lying about how hard it was to get those darn things out. I had to lay upside down to get under there to get them. It took me 25 minutes to complete the job. Who says men are the only ones that can fix cars. LOL!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Great job. So glad it helped 👍😄

[@finemissime]

Yes girl, i will be doing mine this weekend.

[@Rushtallica]

Major thanks!!! I started noticing that my battery had been running down the last few days (2010 Sebring), though the clicking problem has been happening for a couple months or so; I was fixing another problem with my car today (a leak from the thermostat housing), so I spent time around the car with it turned off and noticed the clicking was happening intermittently even with no key in the ignition. I figure that was what has been draining the battery. It was no fun, but it was a great feeling of relief to fix two problems that I thought might be much more difficult (and maybe expensive) to fix. Thanks again for taking the time to record and post your very helpful video!!!!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Rushtallica Glad it helped 👍

[@connormink]

i also have a 2010 sebring and this problem just started happening. was it hard to replace?

[@bjornsteelside]

I appreciate you taking the time to educate us while you were fixing your vehicle

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

As long as it helped someone out. Thanks for watching.

[@beotheguitarist]

I just completed this repair but one was to the right of the glove box and the other was on the driver's side. The driver's side actuator is right above the gas pedal which I had to do laying on my back using 1 hand. No problem because it was reachable. I bought Dorman one from Autozone but they only had 1 in stock so I repaired the OEM actuator on the driver's side. Just drill a hole through where that plastic piece broke off and put a stainless steel screw and two nuts through the whole entire mechanism. I also used threadlocker to make sure they'd never back out and good as new!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad to hear you got it fixed and thanks for the info on the drivers side 👍

[@stephanieporter4848]

Dealership wanted to charge me $400+ to replace mine and didn’t cover the component on my warranty (just bought the car a month prior). I pulled up the part on the internet right there and told them, “No way am I going to pay you $400+ for a $40 part!!!” Glad I’m smart, I’ll do the shit myself. Thanks for the video!

[@idair1]

This is is the only video detailed enough to actually help me do myself. Thank you.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

idair1 glad it helped

[@alexyokiel4493]

I have had this noise in my car for a few months and I couldn’t for the life of me figure it out and now I know. Thanks!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

glad it helped 👍

[@SBALL140en]

Thanks to your how to video. I saved myself 200 plus dollars. Not having to take my car to the dealership. Quick and easy fix.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Great to hear 😃I’m glad it helped 👍

[@kevinfancher9591]

Thank you very much.... My 2012 Chrysler 200 had the same one as yours. $23 and 15 minutes... thanks to your instructions on how to locate and the needed part.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 👍😊

[@ihatedashawntv6561]

I know this video old but man you a lifesaver. I was wondering why my car started doing it. Gonna fix it as soon as I can

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 👍

[@dannyboi24k]

I have a 2012 avenger. You saved me $170 man. Thank you so much!! Took me 10 min to do it!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 👍😄

[@PattyConQueso]

@dannyboi24k I have a 2012 dodge avenger doing the same thing. Does it look similar inside the dash as this?

[@dannyboi24k]

Patrick Kays yeah it actually does. Just make sure you have light to see it. Literally took me like 10 min or less. When you remove it make sure how you took it off so you can install the new one the same position.

[@dannyboi24k]

Patrick Kays let me know if that helps. If you have any other questions let me know.

[@Mac-ph7ze]

No way you took 10 mins.!!

[@deltas4114]

Omg, my Jeep Patriot does it, even when the key isn't turned on....just like yours. Omg, I am so glad I decided to watch your vid. Thanks.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 👍

[@martinafinetti8860]

Mine does the same. Could you please tell me the piece serial number of the piece you replaced?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

martina finetti that info is in the video

[@darrendover5276]

Awesome video! Literally took me 12 minutes to replace it after watching this video! Thanks!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Awesome 👍🔥

[@kristarichards8180]

my 2014 dodge average just started making the noise. This video was a big help Thank you.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Krista Richards your welcome 👍

[@nhcp371]

mines too.. and it will take the air 5 to 10 secs to blow out.. now air come out as soon as i turn it on.. I'm snow balling

[@kathleenterrazas]

I have a 2012 Dodge charger, and it does the same damn thing but it's coming from the driver's side. 🤯

[@BraydenReedyDG]

Just got my 2013 chrysler 200 and it started doing this. Thank you very much for the video! Cant wait to finally fix it 😂

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome 👍

[@Harleyguy03]

Watched your video last winter when the actuator went bad in the wife's 200, it was a great help. I ended up also pulling down the lower dash to give more access to the part, a couple trim panels and about a 1/2 dozen screws. Worked a lot better for me, not so flexible at 71 as I used to be. Like you I used an aftermarket part rather than oem to save a few bucks. That was a mistake, unfortunately the aftermarket actuator failed after about 7 months so I had to do that repair all over again. This time I bought the oem actuator, hope it lasts. This car also had the dreaded clogged heater core but she got lucky and after a chemical flush RadAir restored about 90% of the heat capability. These newer cars are a nightmare to work on. Thanks for the video.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped. So glad I made the video because it has helped so many people 👍

[@jorgebelardo7410]

Same problem on my Chrysler 200 2012. Very annoying sound which would go off after 10 sec.. Great video from an alright dude.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Haha thanks. Glad it helped.

[@slowbluez]

Thanks to your video I was able to fix the same problem with my daughter's Chrysler 200. Thank you!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

slowbluez Thats great to hear. Your very welcome.

[@Yophillips3272]

Finally!! It's been doing this in my Acura TL for over 8 months.

[@Yophillips3272]

Problem is I don't know where it's at and I can't even find a part #.

[@Yophillips3272]

Well I found the actuator/ motor on my Tl it's buried behind the glove box top left above the blower motor. Instead of of taking my entire heating system apart I just unplugged the motor finally the horrible noise is gone. Thank you McConaughey!!

[@sonorin3]

Just replaced the part and I must say it was a real pain in the butt. The job took me less the 2 hours but well worth the time "No More knocking" but remember finger tighten the screws for future removel

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Oh yes it is a pita I remember, glad the video helped and you were able to replace it.

[@analyrodriguez9879]

I guess this is a common problem for ALL Chrysler vehicles because my boyfriends Dodge Avenger started doing this today. Thanks for the video. Very helpful!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome. Hope it helps you to get it resolved 👍

[@tristenbreanne8319]

My dodge caliber does this as well. It goes away after like 6 clicks but it does it every time i start my car and it also does it when my car isn’t on. Thanks for the video

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome 😉👍

[@toruad4263]

Finally a video for my car problem This ish was driving me crazy

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad to help 👍

[@jamiehenry6788]

my 2014 dodge avenger does the same thing. thank you for making this detailed video. This helps! Thought I had gremlins in my dashboard

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 👍😀

[@michaeljohnson2524]

Did your ac work

[@jaredlopez7128]

did you buy the same part??

[@caoqing5292]

Thank you! Same problem and dealer ask me $250 to replace it. I think this one is easy enough for me to do myself

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad to help 👍😁

[@jason77520]

If Matthew McConaughey fixed cars... Haha. Kept waiting for alright alright alright. Great vid bro!!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Jason Jackson alright alright alright glad it helped haha

[@MsTwistedchic]

Lol I kept thinking the exact same thing!

[@chris2crazzy]

How you know its not him 😅

[@sdrawkcabmodnar]

Its not a lincoln

[@chellgriff535]

Omg, this guy does sound like Matthew MCanuahay. That man is so YUMMY!

[@km6hja391]

Just ordered the same part. Thanks for the step by step video.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome 👍

[@km6hja391]

@@GetOutTheHouseGoFish Update... it took me about an hour with similar tools but I'm back in business

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great video! My 2010 Chrysler Sebring started doing this about a month ago. Now I know what to do! Thanks!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Stephen Ulmer glad it helped 👍🏻

[@gajsenju4483]

Thanks. This noise was freaking me out. Your video was very helpful.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Gaj Senju you are very welcome. Glad it helped!

[@DiscussionsWithEkmel]

Thanks for the video. I just replaced the exact same one after watching this video. I never got a quote but it seems like $200-$400 is the going rate and I did it myself for less than $20!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Great to hear 👍😃

[@rowens301]

Thanks for your video. Had the same problem with my 200 until today. Got the same part number and fixed it myself with the help of your video. No more clicking! Thanks buddy . And I agree.... it is a pain in the a$$ haha

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Reyne Modestino so glad it helped 👍

[@claztube]

I don't see the humor...

[@dequantaeb4366]

It was hell taking it off and putting it on but you definitely save a lot of money! Thanks for the video 👍🏾

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

😁it was a pain to change. Glad it help.

[@ChoadOfMn]

My 2012 200 knocks when I unlock the doors, and knocks when I have the A/C on. The knocking goes on for 5 or 10 seconds and then stops. When the A/C is on it'll knock at random...sometimes just a few times, other times it'll knock for 5 seconds, stop for 5 seconds, and then knock again. SO DAMN ANNOYING! Thank you for this video! I'd rather not pay $500 to have a little part replaced.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

iAmChoad your welcome

[@chelseaaddams5076]

I have a 2012 Patriot and this just started happening. This has been driving me nuts! What kind of tools do I need? Im just getting into fixing car issues myself because Im so damn tired of sitting at the dealership and spending hundreds of dollars.

[@lowjack3399]

GetOutTheHouseGoFish So it's mainly Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodges. I've heard it in my Charger.

[@umlbp]

@@lowjack3399 that's the whole family of cars 🤣🤣🤣 so that's a manufacturing thing... Kind of crazy 😧😧😧

[@VanillaGorilla1992]

Mann thanks I found the part for 18.80 an the noise is gone. Used the exact part number on the video. Good lookin out

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

zach williams great to hear 👍

[@jeff0rapp]

Many thanks for making this video. I also appreciate how you showed the replacement part working properly.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome; glad it is helping people.

[@Ladywildfire3]

I have the same issue. Exact same. Clicks when I turn the air on wait like 10 seconds and it stops. It'll click until I change it to something else and that makes it stop. Then I noticed that it clicks even when my car is not on. I'm glad I found this video then I'll be able to fix it.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Ladywildfire3 glad it helps 👍

[@JazzSoFlyy]

Thank you for the video. I refuse to pay an arm and a leg for the dealership to fix that damn clicking.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome. Glad it helped

[@marceldesrosiers4701]

Not a big part put man it take patient to take it off and put it back good video thanks

[@meicheam9234]

Thank you for sharing this video!! I have the same problem with the Honda pilot.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 👍😊

[@mhf0504ify]

Thanks man. Just saved me alot of $$$$ much appreciated. And the advances online order saved me 25%. You are the man!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped and save you some $$$ 😃👍

[@mhf0504ify]

@@GetOutTheHouseGoFish lol. And I just saved $$$ by ordering online. Thanks again!

[@mikemccreary2518]

Thanks for taking the time to help others out with this video....mad props brother!!!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Mike McCreary your welcome. Im happy its helping.

[@TowsifurRahman]

Hi, Thank you for an informative video. Any idea how to replace the same part at driver side door actuator for the 2012 200 model?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

No never had to do that and then I traded the car a few years ago.

[@ontherisewithcandyceevette3037]

I have the same car and the same damn issue... Edit: I was googlin this issue and found your video and was amazed when I saw the same make and model I drive thanks for uploading!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome. Glad it was able to help you :-)

[@jennifernovara6460]

Same!!! I just came to KZbin specifically searching "loud clicking noise from right side when starting car" and freaked out when it was the same car! Mine is a 2012 but same exact sound. Mine stops and I am not agile enough to get under there, but I can show this to my mechanic who is very trustworthy. Thank you for posting this!!

[@lizzydawn4317]

Yep!! Me too...

[@spade2592]

hell yeah I just fixed it and works perfectly thanks for the video my man

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

spade2592 that’s great to hear. Your welcome.

[@djsi38t]

The 3rd one is on the left side above the gas pedal to the right.

[@christophercrouch8847]

I have the same problem with a 2018 dodge journey. Same noise. Thanks for the video.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome; hope you get it resolved 👍

[@melaniefogarty858]

Thanks much dude! I'm gonna try and fix this on my own. I've got small hands, hence short fingers, so maybe it won't be too difficult for me.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome; you can do it 😃👍

[@carolynunruh467]

Caleb this is it.just not the Sebring I have.have replaced 1 of these but there are 2 more.thanks a bunch.Checked Steffens and they we're 40.00 something .accunator door ? Online is much cheaper.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 👍😆

[@sayuncleordie]

This is happening in my 2010 Sebring. Even when the car isn’t running.

[@LoisOpt1mistycCotton74]

So th AC/heater actuator is th culprit, huh? Thank you very mch for taking th time to gv us a detailed tutorial of hw to remedy my car frm ths pesky varmint. It ws well worth th time. I'm sur I won't b abl to do ths myself but you definitely steered me n th right direction. Thank You!!!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome 👍😊

[@christinamartinez8132]

I bought the actuator today and I switched the part out and it’s working great! Thanks! ❤️♥️

[@shakyiabrown3029]

This was very very helpful thank u

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome

[@williamreyes6742]

Hola que tal mi Chrysler 200 2012 tiene el mismo problema y aún así apagado el carro suena cual es el nombre de la pieza que hay que reemplazar gracias excelente video

[@joygifford1132]

Great video, very helpful, will be great to get rid of noise....Yay! Thank you!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome

[@chellgriff535]

Thank you so much for this video. My mitsubishi is making that exact same noise, maybe I can finally fix this issue in my car. Gob Bless you!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Hope you are able to get it fixed 👍 Your welcome

[@perlaleal1629]

When i first heard the clicks it freaked me out because the car wasn't on ha ha. Great video btw!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Perla Leal thanks

[@kylegenthner3210]

hi this is kyle thanks you for this video it help my moms car

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad to help 👍

[@nene....]

Thanks so much, this noise has been driving me craaazzzyyy and killing my battery. I appreciate this video

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your very welcome :-) glad it helped.

[@pinkshade9]

Great job. Hate that noise. I think I’ll pay the money. Too much trouble. I may end up damaging the dash.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

It’s not that bad just a pain laying head down on the floorboard.

[@Loch2A]

My 2013 Challenger does this. Drives me nuts. If you have the keys and walk by the car, it starts clicking at you. I take mine OFF the auto heat / air setting to make it stop but it's still there upon approach, starting and parking the car. Thanks for the video!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome

[@saralgarcia5789]

Thank you for this video!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

You are so welcome!

[@rjd72577]

OK great vid ..my 2012 had same done fixed now it blows cold on passenger side and hot on drivers side (left side)

[@jamesmc8055]

Eye Ball my 2012 avenger is doing the same and I'm taking my entire dash apart to fix it. It's one of two problems, if not both: a stuck/broken blend door actuator or a plugged up heater core. There's three blend door actuators, one on each side of the heater box and the one replaced in this video, which is on the right side of the blower box. This one controls the recycled air vent, which will draw fresh air from outside or recycled air from inside the car. The actuator on the right side of the heater box controls which vents get air, feet vents, face vents, or windshield defrost vents. The third is on the left side of the heater box and it directs airflow to either AC or heater core. This actuator is causing the different temps on each side, it's stuck between AC and heater. The heater core clogging up is a common problem for the Avenger/200, but a recall was never issued. You can tell if your heater core is clogged if it's blowing hot air, even if it's just on one side. The repair will cost $1200-$2500 to get either fixed, or about $100 to buy both parts and do it yourself. If all you want to do is replace the hot/cold actuator, it's located behind where the radio sits but cannot be reached by removing the radio. It is possible to get to it from behind the steering column, but will be very difficult.

[@joshua12345j]

I have a 2012 Chrysler 200 too. and it's blowing hot air on drivers sides and cold on passenger. what did you do to fix your problem

[@rjd72577]

all 3 actuators are moving smooth far right was just replaced heater core is fully warming up both coolant lines to heater core are getting hot ..my guess is a broken internal blend door .. no clicking or clunking is heard ..thanks for reply

[@dealwitit1739]

my car making the same noise.. question! can i just unplug the part and the noise stops? and if i do will the ac still work?

[@someoldguy383]

Same exact problem on our 2012 Chevy Impala. Replaced air door actuator and things were OK for about 50 miles, then it started acting up again.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Sorry to hear that; seems to be a recurring problem in multiple models

[@akeffo]

Like most pain in the ass projects like this you need the right tools and the right temperament. Ihave Neither so off to the shop it goes.

[@kampdog]

Sweet. My wife's car same problem. I may try to fix it now. Thanks.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome 👍

[@laurenkopcso2149]

Hi, thanks for the video- I am ready to fix this myself. I have a 2012 Camry. Is there only one of these parts in the car? If not, how do I know which is the one making the noise? My plan was to buy the part first, then replace it after ordering.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

In the 200 there are 3. I had to get in there and listen and feel which one was clicking.

[@breanrichards6922]

My 2013 Kia sportage is making this noise behind the Driver side dash when I turn the A/C on... I tried pressing the button you suggested and that doesn't work... Is this the same problem?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

I couldn’t say that it is since you have a different model car and it’s behind the drivers dash. Try looking on the Kia forums to see if others are having similar sounds for that model and year vehicle and also make a video and post it on KZbin so then someone can actually see and hear what is happening. That’s what I did initially until I found out what the problem was. You can upload straight to KZbin using your smartphone. I hope this helps.

[@vegasbab.y3740]

Pretty much. It’s an easy/hard fix. It’s hard if you are doing it your first time. Second time. It’s difficult but not hard. Third time. Super easy.

[@stevenelson482]

I have a 04 Lincoln Aviator that clicks in the back does that mean the actuator is located in the back of that vehicle?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

You possibly could have one back there if you have the option to open and close those vents from the front controller.

[@finemissime]

I have the same problem, i will be fixing it myself this weekend. Thank you

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome 🙂

[@sleepyzcurse]

I have a 2009 jeep grand cherokee and it clicks periodically, the heat works fine. Just wondering if it starts out slow and progresses. Winter just started and it's the first time I used the heat in this vehicle. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

I think that’s how it started. Eventually it got worse and I finally replaced it. Good luck 👍

[@dmfl2004]

2012 C 200 does the same thing and it does it 24/7. Does this drain the battery?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

I’ve seen in the forums back when this was going on with mine that it would drain the battery.

[@pauljones3770]

Question you said its 2 on each side and a 3rd one somewhere, how do i know which one it is? Its coming from the passenger side of the dash though ? Help me please

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

If I remember i did show that in the video. Please watch again and if don’t find it let me know.

[@Ecwfan]

I spoke to a mechanic today my 2010 Jeep Patriot has an issue where it could be acuator. The guy told me he won't fix that if its the issue because he'd have to take the entire dash out. Seeing this now just irks me. Because its clear he wouldn't have to remove the entire dash just to fix it. (It could be the fan as were thinking as mine only does it rarely and its like crumpled plastic at top of dash)

[@TruTrust]

Other than the annoying sound is this something you can sit on it until you get the means to fix it or is it something that has to be fixed right off the bat..

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

It was annoying to me but someone had said to me that it drained their battery which I’m not sure how if you don’t have the ignition/ power on.

[@TruTrust]

@@GetOutTheHouseGoFish okay well ours is on my wife Suburban. So far it only does it when you go to turn it on or turn it off. I haven't heard it kick on when it's just sitting there off. So maybe I can let it chill out until payday then take a look at it. Ty for the video man

[@nimo1996]

Any chance that this issue could also be linked to me not having my heat blow full hot air just more so lukewarm air. Coolant and thermostat are not the issue.

[@IronMantisPestControlMesa]

thank you so much, what a great educational video

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Iron Mantis Pest Control your welcome

[@mattf7995]

Great video! THANK YOU! one day maybe prayers will be answered and Chrysler will just make them with metal internal parts to eliminate breaking.... not counting on it though.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Matt F glad it helped.

[@isaacburrell5957]

I have a 2012 Chrysler 200 and I have the same problem. Mechanics charged too much for labor to fix a cheap part so I’m doing it myself. What is the part called exactly

[@juansoto5364]

This video was very helpful, thank you.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Your welcome :-)

[@Livktl2]

My 2012 Chrysler 200 is doing the same thing even with air circulation on hopefully this will fix it

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Hope it makes it easier now you know how to get it done 👍

[@wiegelja]

How did you know which one was the right one to change?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

By listening 👂 to location

[@jatzuyu3508]

Do you know how to fix this for a Dodge Durango because I'm having that same sound but slowly and the heater keeps turning on and off

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

No I’m sorry I don’t but maybe there is a write up in one of the forums.

[@PreachingtheTRUTH.]

My 2010 Dodge Journey does this every day when i either turn the AC on or the Heater. It does it for a few minutes then stops. Could this be the same problem?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Joshua Carter 90% chance I would say.

[@ashleynicolle7047]

My 2010 journey does this too. Never tried the heat, as I'm in Florida. But it's funny the way I found out, I was on a road trip and had stopped to sleep for a bit. I pulled into a semi-busy gas station and pulled over to an empty side of the parking lot. Went to sleep and about an hour later woke up to the tapping. I thought it was the police so I jumped up, looked around and saw nothing. Kinda freaked me out but assumed I dreamed it and went back to sleep. Woke up to the tapping again, saw nothing and started to panic. Didn't know whether to grab my infant son and run (thinking it was a ghost) or crank up and take off (thinking maybe it was a weirdo messing with me). I was sitting there for what felt like 20minutes just going out of my mind, turned off the AC so I could hear if anyone was around, nothing, turned it back on, tapping, off to listen, nothing, on again, tapping. Then I realized what was happening and immediately busted out historical laughing! Lol

[@josecalderon3158]

Does this work for a 2008 Chrysler sebring

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

I wouldn’t see why not.

[@barnettangela27]

My 2011 Dodge Caliber Mainstreet does that noise as well. I been wondering what it is.

[@leighanncarey7878]

Is this a comm thing for this vehicle I just got my first car today and it is a 2011 Chrysler making a noise similar to this

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Very common

[@jovanjohnson6428]

I have a 2012 dodge Journey and I been hearing the same noise on my passager side as well is it called the same thing in my vehicle?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Jovan Johnson yep called the same thing just different part number.

[@jovanjohnson6428]

Thank you sooooo much. Have a great day.. .

[@caseylivingston3242]

Was this a dealer part or aftermarket? Sometimes Chrysler doesn't always work with aftermarket..

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

I got the part from a local auto parts store. It worked.

[@caseylivingston3242]

Nice, So that part that you replaced was called an ac actuator?

[@claztube]

It's been two years; did you keep the Chrysler 200? If so have you had any other issues? I had picked up from a 'reputable used car dealer' (oxymoron) same car as yours, it had been a rental and I'm the third owner. With near 87K miles it took two days for the clicking to begin on the driver's side (I guess this is where the third actuator is located) and surprisingly upon alerting my dealer they immediately knew what the issue was and also fixed the thing at no charge to me. The car had a couple other concerns that arose over the weekend while I waited to get the car to a repair shop at my convenience; clunking between Drive & Reverse, Exhaust Manifold leak and a leak from the Tranny as well a Thermostat Housing leak. All this after the dealer prior to placing the car on their lot had a local shop do a '81 point inspection' that I was given a copy of the report/findings printed out as part of my purchase. Whomever did the inspection must have been in a hurry or serendipity prevailed. Lucky for me all the faults listed above just came to light within the dealer's 1,500 mile or 15 day warranty. All this happened when the car began to be driven around town by this 61 yr. old grandpa that only travels a few miles daily to work and to the store (less than 40 miles a week). The dealer took care to have each issue addressed even allowing me to choose my own mechanic, whom I trust, to perform the thermostat housing R & R. Would I recommend this used car dealer to another who like me was in a desperate situation where my trade in had fallen victim to a weird electrical concern? Maybe. My guess is you wouldn't recommend a Chrysler 200 to any close friends. Or am I wrong? I'd like to hear that you've had many carefree miles of use and that you still have your 200.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

I actually just traded the Chrysler 200 back to Carvana and got a Jeep Patriot. The AC stopped blowing cold air so I refilled it and it did it again. Got some leak repair stuff in it and the next day Carvana came and picked up the car and delivered my new Jeep. Only other issue was on the passenger side the interior material by the window was peeling up and I kept trying to glue it down but didn’t work so well in this heat. I loved the 200 but not the problems it came with and I will miss driving the vehicle. Good luck to you and I hope you get all those problems resolved 🙂

[@claztube]

@@GetOutTheHouseGoFish well I hope you have better luck finding a good fishing hole. Have you ever been on Scotty Kilmore's KZbin site? Scottie pans Chrysler to no end. Thanks for the update on your 200. I was in a bit of a fix and I had two choices at the dealer a Chevy that I didn't like the color or interior color either and I thought the Chrysler 200 look better and with the 4-cylinder drove pretty well on my test drive with the exception of a shake in the steering at 60 to 70 miles per hour which I have yet to sort out. Likely I need an alignment and maybe new front struts.

[@da8675]

I just bought a 2014 Dodge Avenger and I noticed it started making this clicking sound on the same day but after I purchased it. Is it a coincidence that it also has 87,000 miles? Also, if this issue is so common doesn't it warrant a recall on these actuator parts?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Daniel it’s not too hard of a repair to do it yourself and the part isn’t that expensive, it’s just a pain in the butt to get under there to change out. I’ve since traded the 200 in for a Jeep. I am seeing now just how many people had the same issue with these actuators. I actually did enjoy my 200. I had a few problems with it and at the end I started having problems with the AC not blowing cold air. I refilled the AC and it leaked out then I refilled it with a leak sealer the day before I traded it back in to Carvana. Mine was getting close to 90k when I traded it in, I just figured I better trade it in before any bigger problems come up and I go in the negative with this car. I wish you luck and hope you get it resolved.

[@claztube]

Have you sold the 200 yet? I agree with the recall, it's more of cheap parts along with bad design and improper R & R and or all three combined that defeats the HVAC system on this model and its siblings in a few ajacent model years. "LEMON LAW' is more appropriate bc you can't depend on a working defrost system which is mandated by Federal criteria for manufactures to have on our vehicles we purchase in the states. This funky constant failing HVAC actuator threesome does in my opinion qualify for the Lemon Law. I wonder if anyone has tried to get their car bought back by the dealer under this law? @@da8675

[@DEADYASSASN]

Thanks for the video im having the same problem on my 2014 200, if i was you i would check out your car with a lawyer i got contacted by an attorney because the 200's are classified as lemons anything from electrical to transmission but they need documents of repairs made under the warranty

[@thefootballplug8378]

Hey man, so I changed this part and my clicking issue went away. But now my coolant is running hot. And I have to turn heat on some to not get temp to high..... Does this part control or have any influence on coolant?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

No this is just an actuator for the vents? Almost sounds like your thermostat might be going. I haven’t had that problem with this car. I did just recently add some R34 because the air wasn’t blowing cool.

[@thefootballplug8378]

Yeah could be sticking right? This car has been good to me minus this annoying fixes

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Chris Sawyer mines been a good car too minus this and the no start no crank problem I had with it.

[@tylernorman25]

Great vid, thanks!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

tyler norman your welcome. Hope it helped.

[@berlsspin798]

Great instruction and very nicely done! I was able to get on my back from the driver's side to reach up with my right hand to remove and install the unit. A little uncomfortable for a 250+ lb dude. My lower back has a slight impression of the emergency brake handle.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Berls Spin glad it helped 👍

[@Maryland23mostwanted]

is there two different Blend Door Actuator's for the left & right side?? i see its 3 of them. im just wondering about the one's you show in the video

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

I think there’s 3 overall.

[@Maryland23mostwanted]

GetOutTheHouseGoFish and are the two on the side difference parts or I can use one for either side?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Maryland23mostwanted should be the same part number.

[@mikeg9026]

How do you know which one to replace?

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

@6:55 it starts clicking again and I put my hand 🤚 on the actuator that’s clicking to confirm that is the one that needs replaced. Hope it helped and you get yours resolved. Good luck.👍

[@originalnative5745]

Fixed mine no problem, though it was a bitch to get to. Dealership quoted me $400, and I fixed for $60.😉😎

[@physicaltherapyinmotion7342]

I'm in UK they quated me £325 all in, £115 for the part and rest for labour as its "labour intensive" 😂 gonna do it myself!

[@777Sinfull777]

Thank you so much for the help!

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Glad it helped 😃👍

[@youngsniper]

I’ve got a 2009 Impala and it’s always making a sound like that, I’ll go outside and it’ll just be making the noise. It’s weird