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A/C Vents Won’t Stay in Position

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by White-Zilla, Mar 31, 2023.

  1. Mar 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM
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    White-Zilla

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    Anyone have a solution besides jamming something to prop it at a set angle? My middle vents just point straight up. I’m guessing there’s something like a rubber bushing that’s toast.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2023 at 1:43 PM
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    Bivouac

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    Decide where it needs to be a little dab of silicone to hold it in place.
     
  3. Mar 31, 2023 at 2:24 PM
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    ForestRunnerFrank99

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    I had this happen and I took the vent apart and slipped a washer in it. Been nice and tight ever since.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2023 at 3:43 PM
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  5. Mar 31, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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  6. Apr 1, 2023 at 5:05 AM
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    Or wedge a little piece of paper in there.
     
  7. Apr 1, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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    Jakuku Pahwheenis

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  8. Apr 1, 2023 at 9:49 AM
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    andrewtheadventurer

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    Just remove the whole vent
     
  9. Apr 1, 2023 at 9:54 AM
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    FastEddy59

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    Maybe something like this^^^???
     
  10. Apr 1, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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    White-Zilla

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    Yeah I used a folded up business card for a bit. I’ll look into the washers/orings and find a diagram. Thanks guys!
     

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