So I used the zip tie method but this is what I ended up doing. I binded up 2 zip ties and bent the middle until it was somewhat straight. Then i bent the male end of the zip tie into 3 sections. Then I slid it in sideways on top of the air filter chamber then slide it around until it went through the middle back area. Then I used some needle nose pliers to grab the end of the zip tie and pull it in. This method only took a few tries to get it right. I have pretty big hands so they barely could reach in the air filter chamber and touch the back end. But if your going to attempt to stick your hand in there DO NOT HAVE THE CAR RUNNING WHEN YOU DO THIS. There is a fan just below past the air filter chamber that could seriously injure your hand.
How long does it last until you need to install another zip tie? By the way thanks soo much for your help. You saved me and the rest of us alot of time and money. 👍
February 2024 - Worked for me! I used some computer cable organizing ties that loop into each other. They weren't long enough alone so I was able to combine two together. Caution, my hand hurt quite a bit doing this process, I will say feeding the cable tie from the top to pass to yourself is MUCH easier and less painful.
25 Oct 2023: This worked great on my 2006 Chevy HHR. Dealer and local shop were quoting between $700-$900. It cost me two zip-ties and 20 minutes of time. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the tip, but it doesn't seem applicable for my situation since mine clicks when the door closes and not when it opens. Seems those having this issue(in the video) is because the blend actuator. So blocking the door from opening all the way will get rid of the click if it's clicking on the last gears. Those having my issue(clicks when closing) seems to be the recirculating actuator. I took the wiper cover and wiper blades off to have access to the little cubby compartment where the blower motor and cabin filter is. From there it's very easy to access the door. I then had someone click the recirculating button (which recirculates the interior air and doesn't allow outside air) while I kept my finger in the way of it fully closing(where the cubby compartment is), and it didn't click anymore. So I could technically place something to block the door from closing all the way which will get rid of the clicking, but that means it's still going to allow some outside air to flow in to some degree. So it seems I'm going to attempt a replacement. Really wish my problem was the other way around :( .
I found just taping a pencil to stick out in the way worked great. Getting both my hands in there to tighten the zip ties was impossible. Chevy cobalt 2008
ALSO WORKS IN A CHEVY HRR. Holy crap, I've been tolerating the click for years because I had that changing out that blend door actuator was a +$900 job. I did this in 5 minutes with some zip ties I already had. Changed the cabin filter while I was there (it was absolutely filthy). I feel like I got a new car! I wish I could like this video 1000 more times.
I just screwed a long bolt through the panel plastic and it was to stick out enough to accomplish the Same thing. This video gave me the idea.l didn’t have zip ties on Hand Thank you.
Great info! It didn't even cost a few dollars. All you really have to do is get ANYTHING shoved in there. I tested it by putting the end of a screwdriver in between the door and it stopped clicking. Since it looked to be a bit tricky to get a cable tie through there, I bent over a piece of coat hanger and hooked it over the top of where the door closes. I rolled the other end to create a "clip" that I ran into a hole in some metal above. Works great. I was about to go down the route of tearing out insulation and trying to replace the actuator. Even after I ripped up my car I was not confident that this would work. This saved my ass.
That Fix definitely works, but I didn’t want to fuss with the tight space so I just put a screw in the lower part of the door flap, so when it opens up it hits and stops the door before it gets to the point where it starts making the noise. Works perfectly and I just used a long extension with a drill. Thanks for the video
Thanks bro big time. Was able to fix it screwing a screw through the plastic with my extenedo drill bit u need like a qtr inch clearance and it goes away keep turning your key on and off till its silent and boom fixed.
@@michaeltallarico403 yeah lol i think i put 2 screws so its more durable worked perfect ever since i shoulda did it 2 years earlier smh... I love this little cheap ass reliable car tho
Thank you brother I do appreciate that that noise is very irritating but I did what you said and it works great thank you, and that filter I got a AC filter that you can cut to size and used it for the filter works great
Great job! Clear, concise & to the point. Good camera work. I wouldn't doubt you have helped a few thousand people with this fix. I haven't needed it yet but now the info is in my memory banks when I do need it. THANKS!!!
I just bought a G5 today and the guy didn't tell me about this issue (and of course I didn't test all functions). Going to try this in the morning!! Edit/Update: You're an absolute legend! I haven't zip tied it yet, but I used a stick to stop it from raising fully and the clacking stopped. Big thanks!!
Thanks William. Trying to sell the car. Most potential buyers were turned off by the clicking. Now no more noise. I fed a stiff wire through first and the used it to pull the tie wrap through. Drilled a small hole in the tie wrap to attach the wire.
