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Old 04-12-2012, 07:50 PM
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Dashboard noises!!!

Ok, so here's my problem...when I turn the air on in my '08 FX4 it begins to let off this terrible screech noise. It isn't constant, but more of a slow pulse I guess you could say. So to solve the problem I turn the air off, only to be welcomed by another noise. When the air is off it sounds like a coffee maker is inside the dashboard, making a faint bubbling type sound. The sounds seem to be coming from the top of the dashboard by the defrost vents. Anyone with some help!? The noises are terribly annoying.
 
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Old 04-12-2012, 08:15 PM
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Mine has always made a small whining noise for about 2 seconds when I first turn on the heater, but I think its normal. I also think I have heard the bubbling type noise you describe, to me it almost sounds like something vibrating and it only does it when the truck is stopped and radio off, but I haven't ever thought anything about it. I believe they are both normal noises, but I don't know for sure.
 
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Old 04-12-2012, 08:32 PM
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Could be, but none of our other vehicles do it. I haven't heard of this same problem before with anyone else either. My noises are both present when the truck is parked, driving, etc. Also, my screeching noise doesn't stop. I have had it on for around 5 minutes before I had to turn it off because of the noise. haha...
 
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Old 04-12-2012, 08:45 PM
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Also, my screeching noise doesn't stop. I have had it on for around 5 minutes before I had to turn it off because of the noise. haha...
Yeah I don't think its supposed to go on for that long haha. I don't know a lot about the a/c system, but it could be something like a loose belt or a bad part in the compressor.
 
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:16 AM
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Migh be one of the motors from a blend door going bad.
 
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Old 04-13-2012, 12:01 PM
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Do you have the electronic (button) or the mechanical (****) ac?
 
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Old 04-13-2012, 12:36 PM
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I have the same bubbling noise in mine. Sounds like something is kid of vibrating back behind the dash.
 
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Old 04-14-2012, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by A DuB
Do you have the electronic (button) or the mechanical (****) ac?
I have the electronic ac.
 
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Old 04-14-2012, 05:51 PM
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My Blend door clicks and vibrates if its in any other position apart from Max cold / Max heat.
 



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