Replace Chrysler Pacifica Recirculation Actuator motor to fix noise - DIY

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@AdamHenrymusic]

Cut my hands up reaching back there, but fixed the issue. Thanks for such a detailed walk through!

[@gordonjohnson2419]

Good video. It helped a lot. There is a piece of ductwork under the dash below the glovebox that is held on by 2 screws. If you take it out as well, then you can work from underneath and actually see most of what you are doing, instead of doing it all by feel.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ you are welcome and we are honored to hear. We really appreciate you taking the time to share this advice. 😁👍🧰

[@Tstark-xi4vc]

I was able to replace the actuator today using this video. It took me about 30 minutes, but it was definitely an exercise in patience. You can do it, but take your time. I was able to do it using the 7/32 socket with just the joint socket attached to have something to hang onto and got it loose enough to unscrew with fingers. I had to fiddle a bit to line up the screw holes on the install of the new motor, but finally got it to line up. Again, a little frustrating since you can’t see, but take your time and you can do it👍. Thanks again for the great video!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Tstark-xi4vc We are honored to help, and thank you so much for writing us. 👍👍 to you for making it a DIY project, and we always appreciate the added advice and techniques shared with us. Much respect! 😁👍🧰

[@kajerawashington6994]

I know this is older but thanks a ton! Unfortunately my hands were way too big so I showed this video to my wife and had her stick her small hands and arms back there.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@kajerawashington6994 We are honored to help, and 👍👍 to your wife for helping with your DIY project. It’s definitely a tight fit in tedious job.

[@hinklew]

You've go some real Bob Ross vibes gping! It's a well done video. Thanks for taking your time and for all of the tips!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@hinklew We are honored to help! 👍🧰

[@MikeOOW]

Thanks! You made the best video I’ve seen on this repair. It took me an hour to complete but that’s just because the space is so tight.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning to you ☕️ Thank you so much for the (Super Thanks). This means the absolute world to us, that was extremely kind of you to do, thank you thank you thank you! 😁👍 Please reach out to us any time you have any questions. 🧰

[@jamiehernandez2031]

Thanks so much for this. Just completed my first car repair on my own! I did have to adjust my gear which required me to watch another video and taking the new actuator apart which made me so nervous.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@jamiehernandez2031 Good morning ☕️ Congrats on your first DIY car repair, you just made our day! 😁👍 Welcome to the DIY community. You will continue to benefit greatly and save lots of cash over the years by making your projects DIY. 🧰

[@jonskalski9189]

What a great video! Thank you so much! I was able to do this with your help. I recommend plastic gloves for added grip and a sweatband for your forearm for padding. I also got a thumb ratchet and it was really helpful for the 7/32 screws.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@jonskalski9189 You are welcome, and 👍👍 to you for making it a DIY project. Having the gloves for added grip and headband for padding is great advice! 😁👍🧰

[@KaiPetzelt]

Thanks a ton, your video was extremely helpful in replacing the faulty part! 🎉

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@KaiPetzelt We appreciate you writing us, thank you. We are honored to help. 👍🧰

[@davestewart9146]

The flapper clicking would definitely drive me nuts lol, excellent video Michael 👍😁

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning Dave ☕️ It really confused us…we kept saying…”is that normal…that’s normal right…it always did that…🤔…. Nope, that’s not normal…we need to replace that. 🤣

[@bricken10]

The noise is driving me and my wife nuts. Gonna be ripping that out and getting a new one when I get home from work. Thanks for the videos.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bricken10 Thanks for watching, we know that exact annoying sound too. 😁 Keep us posted on how the project goes. 🧰

[@mr.henderson3395]

Excellent video. So what actually fails? A bad ground? Can I use zero ohm dialetric grease? I would suspect the gears are binding due to play. I will be taking mine apart. I am also going to test the ground and the connector for continuity and check that the required voltage is to OEM specifications.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@mr.henderson3395 Good morning ☕️ It’s that exactly. We find it better to just replace the part as a whole. Looking forward to hearing back from you on how your DIY project goes.

[@andrewpolito9244]

Thanks for the warning about the gear, I defiantly would have tried to spin it to make it fit in

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@andrewpolito9244 Thanks for watching, and you are welcome. You definitely don’t want to damage that gear. 😁👍🧰

[@onthea.t.wtheriordanbrothe5673]

Thank you! This noise has been driving me crazy!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@onthea.t.wtheriordanbrothe5673 You are welcome. 😁👍🧰

[@hussainimca]

Is this actuator links provided is for passenger or driver side ?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@hussainimca Thanks for watching. In our case, this part is for the passenger side of our 2018 Pacifica. 😁👍🧰

[@alysseallen9977]

@diywithmichaelborders this video is super helpful! i am hearing this same sound on the driver's side behind the dash. could this be the same issue??

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, it is indeed. There is a fan unit on the drivers side as well. Looking forward to hearing back from you on how your DIY project is going. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@kristinturner3383]

My man 👊🏼 this was driving me nuts and $20 to fix

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for reaching out, awesome job making it a DIY project. $20.00 is a very friendly price for that repair. You will continue to benefit greatly by making your projects DIY. 😁👍🧰

[@mattcaldwell2446]

Excellent video. Appreciate the step by step process.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We are honored to read this, thank you. 😁👍🧰

[@decarlosperry5111]

Answering you from the other video I asked you questions on this is the sound I was hearing

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@decarlosperry5111 Thanks for the update, a faulty Recirculation Actuator Motor will 100% cause this. 🧰

[@decarlosperry5111]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I disconnected it I’m about to try and start it I had to get a jump yesterday and for a couple times it would cut off on the last jump it didn’t and stayed on so I let it run while I went to get gas I didn’t turn it off until I got back I was watching the battery status on the dashboard and it was charging back up I’m hoping this is it and would leaving it disconnected until I can get it replaced ok I’m not going to be able to replace it I had a hard time just getting my hand in there to disconnect it

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@decarlosperry5111 Thanks for the follow up, looking forward to hearing back from you after you get it replaced…when that time comes.

[@decarlosperry5111]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders just came out to start it after sitting overnight with the actuator disconnected and it started right up and the battery voltage is right at the volts it was when I purchased it

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@decarlosperry5111 😎👍

[@lemieuxmond]

Just fixed it! Thank you!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@lemieuxmond You are welcome. 😁👍🧰

[@claumorocha]

Hey! Thank you so much, I have that mystery sound since I bought it

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome, mystery no more. Looking forward to hearing back from you on how it sounds after the replacement. 😁👍🧰

[@twpark3379]

I appreciate for detailed and useful information.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We are happy you watched, thank you.

[@HenryJohnson-xn7bz]

You should edit the title to add something like fix the noise... I search for months to fix mime with noise keyword. I think you could get more views with title updated.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@HenryJohnson-xn7bz We appreciate you watching and sharing this advice. We made the change. 😎👍🧰

[@justicator]

I just picked up a used 2017, and I dont think my recirc button is doing anything. I dont hear any noises, and will take out the glovebox and panel to see if the button is actually moving or not, and try to replace this part if its not moving at all

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@justicator Thanks for watching, congrats on the purchase of your 2017 Pacifica. Great vehicle and we love our 2018. Looking forward to hearing back from you.

[@justicator]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders the recirc actuator fixed it. I wonder how long it will last

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@justicator Very cool, thanks for taking the time to give us an update. Hopefully many good heathy years ahead for that part. 😁👍

[@rubengenesis100]

Thank you.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@rubengenesis100 You are welcome. ☕️🧰

[@hussainimca]

Excellent video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@hussainimca Thank you. 😁👍🧰

[@charleshom3133]

Where is the driver's side actuator located? Could someone point me to a video?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@charleshom3133 Thanks for watching, depending on your year/make/model…it will be located just inside lower left panel below steering wheel and to the right. Some are located on right side near this actuator and down to the left.

[@charleshom3133]

​@@DIYwithMichaelBordersThanks. I have a 2017 Pacifica. I took the panel off under the steering wheel to the right but wasn't sure what I was looking at.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@charleshom3133 😁👍

[@garagedoorgenius]

Awesome vid man!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thank you. 😁👍🧰

[@chuckv8838]

Could not have done a better job demonstrating this.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ very nice of you to say. How did your project go? Let us know if you have any questions. 🧰

[@chuckv8838]

​@@DIYwithMichaelBordersTook a good hour. Used a thumb drive purchased from harborfreight for $5. Not sure I could have done it without. Tore the crap out of the skin on left arm...and that was with a protective sleeve on it. I would recommend to those doing this, put a small towel in the space below the unit. That way if you drop a tool or screw the towel will catch and you won't have to take more 'stuff' apart. Also, I had to plug the new unit in to the power cord to get the splines of the white post to match the old unit so I could install and match to the holes it fits into. Looking at videos of the inside of this thing I agree with Michael, you probably don't want to go twisting the white post. BTW this was a 2021 and part still looks the same...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@chuckv8838 Thanks for watching and sharing this, we really appreciate it. Taking the time out of your day to add your thoughts and suggestions is always welcome here on our channel. Great to hear the 2021 part is still the same as the Pacificas that came before it. 😎👍

[@Bandwidth2024]

Oem doesnt come marked..... You have a blue mark because maybe the car was bought used.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@Bandwidth2024 Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. We purchased Pacifica brand new. It had 4 miles on it. 😁👍🧰

[@herrwabbaloo937]

I don’t have the flapping noise issue, but the AC stops coming out of the vents after a while. Sometimes I can shut off the AC and turn it back on and it resovles, but soon it doesn’t resolve. The AC is blowing, I can hear it but only feel it very slighty. It’s been suggested that this piece may the the culprit. Anyone have this issue?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, and it’s likely. Have you replaced part yet?

[@herrwabbaloo937]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders not yet, I have it and will likely replace it this weekend or next.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@herrwabbaloo937 😎👍🧰

[@gizmo1966]

My gosh, it's either someone with a bad accent or someone who over explains things lol. But good video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching.

[@paulmonk7820]

Anybody ever seen gloves in a glove box? 😅

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ thanks for watching. 👍🧰