Noise Diagnosis - HVAC Module

	Step	Action	Yes	No
	1	Were you sent here from Symptoms or another diagnostic table?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Automatic
	2	1. Start the engine. 2. Cycle through all of the following: Blower motor speeds HVAC modes Temperature control settings 3. Determine the type of noise: Scrape, pop Tick/click, chirp or groaning Air rush/whistle Is a scrape or pop noise evident when selecting modes or temperature settings?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 3
	3	Is a tick/click, chirping, groaning or scraping noise present, but decreases as blower motor speed is decreased?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 4
	4	Is an air rush/whistle noise evident in all modes but not all temperature settings?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
	5	Is an air rush/whistle noise evident only in defrost or floor mode?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 6
	6	Remove the instrument panel carrier. Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement Is the action complete?	Go to Step 7	—
	7	1. Remove the actuators. 2. Inspect the air flow doors for proper operation. 3. Inspect the ducts for obstructions or foreign materials. Were any of these conditions found?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 8
	8	Inspect the mode and temperature doors and seals for warping or cracking.

Step	Action	Yes	No
9	Replace the appropriate door and/or seals. Is the repair complete?	Go to Step 11	—
10	Remove any obstructions or foreign material found. Is the action complete?	Go to Step 11	—
11	Install the instrument panel carrier. Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement Is the action complete?	Go to Step 12	—
12	Operate the system to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2