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Clicking noise behind glove box

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by GA Taco, May 16, 2018.

  1. May 16, 2018 at 7:17 AM
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    GA Taco

    GA Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am getting a soft “clicking” noise behind my glove box only when I have the resurc button on for AC. Any idea how to fix this?
     
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  2. May 16, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    JimboAnz

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    Clean cabin air filter. Might be something in there
     
  3. May 16, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    ktmrdr

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    It's most likely the motor that opens and closes the re circulation door/flap behind the glove box. I replaced it for $30 with a dorman part from Rock Auto. Problem solved.

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  4. May 16, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    GA Taco

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    Not the cabin air filter. I just replaced it and didn’t fix it.
     
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  5. May 16, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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    JimboAnz

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    10-4, dern, was starting with easy / obvious first........:thumbsup:
     
  6. May 16, 2018 at 10:14 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    I have a "buzzing" sound from behind the glove compartment but I don't think it's any thing to do with the AC.
     
  7. May 16, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    DaveInDenver

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    I think that's probably the wiring harness, like a clip or the wires themselves. I get a clicky buzzy sound behind the glove box and another behind the radio that come and go depending on weather, one is more obvious when it's cold and the other has replaced it now that summer is approaching. Every time I hear it I think I need to dig in and put some zip ties up there but that's promptly forgotten once I turn on the radio.
     
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  8. May 16, 2018 at 10:26 AM
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    tomwil

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    You could just open up that motor, and turn the broken tooth gear 180° so it uses fresh teeth.

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  9. May 16, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Yeah, I've taped and tied everything I could find.

    Somebody told me it was a clip behind the air bag, I'm just not qualified to be messing with anything like that.
     
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