2010 Explorer XLT - Clicking Sound when I turn on the Hot/Cold Air

[Neptune1]

Hi all,
I have a 2010 Explorer XLT. Just the other day, I noticed a clicking sound when I turn the Hot/Cool switch to the cool side. As soon as I turn it towards cool I hear a clicking sound from under the dash on the driver side.

Any ideas what this is and is it something I can fix? if not what am I looking at at getting it fixed.

Thanks in advance.

 

[07EddyB]

Hi all,
I have a 2010 Explorer XLT. Just the other day, I noticed a clicking sound when I turn the Hot/Cool switch to the cool side. As soon as I turn it towards cool I hear a clicking sound from under the dash on the driver side.

Any ideas what this is and is it something I can fix? if not what am I looking at at getting it fixed.

Thanks in advance.

Blend door actuator. Do a search on this forum - it's a common problem. The actuator has a plastic gear which ultimately looses teeth giving you this problem. If you like lying on your back working in cramped conditions then the repair is easy.

 

[Neptune1]

Thanks so much! I had thought it sounded like a broken gear thing going on. I work at Boeing so am pretty good mechanically and at uncomfortable conditions . I imagine the hardest part
is probably getting to the darn thing? thats quite a console that needs to be removed or a couple panels first removed? I will do a search. Does anyone have any instructions on how to do the repair and what is cost of the part? or where is the best place to purchase the part? thanks again...!!!

 

[07EddyB]

Here is one -

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php?threads/air-blend-door-actuator-recap.441187/

 

[07EddyB]

Here is another -

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...king-under-dash-w-heater.450594/#post-3561660

 

[07EddyB]

FYI - the console itself does not have to be removed. It is under the dash.

 

[Neptune1]

thanks for the info. In the posts though I'm only seeing some instructions and pictures. Anyone have a youtube video or anything with more details?

 

[D Hook]

You can do a search on Youtube. Tons of videos there that will show how-to. Be sure to search for your specific vehicle though.

 

[katsov]

Just replaced this a few weeks ago. PITA to get the top screw. Installed the new one with only 2 screws.

 

[damarble]

EF FTW. Mine was clicking for a long time and now I don't always get heat. Wala, here's the solution.