Air vent went loose and would not stay in position. Came up with a fix that took about 5 min, including prep and install. You can try one side first to prevent too much friction although I like the feel with two
Just when you think you’re the only one with a problem, there’s always someone. Thanks for this video. I’ve been dealing with that same vent and didn’t realize that tab came off.
Genius, thank you so much. Just brought a new to me Sequoia home today and this exact air vent was shaky. It's my most used air vent so it was driving me nuts. Figured I had to tighten the prongs but didn't think about the shrink tubing. Genius. I have some in the toolbox. Thank you thank you 6 years later, lol.
I can’t believe I waited this long to Google how to fix my freaking air vents!!!! Thanks for the video always somebody out there willing to put in the man hours.!
This fix worked perfectly on my 2008 Sequoia. I put the heat shrink tubing on just one side and had the problem fixed within 10 minutes. Works like a charm. Now I know how to fix the other vents if they start doing the same thing. Thanks for the quick and easy hack. It saved me having to buy a new vent, which runs about $80.00 online.
Just wanted to say thanks. It worked like a charm. Getting the vent toggles off is the hardest part. 5/32 shrink rap cut to fit did the job. Whole thing cost me 5 bucks and 20 minutes of my time.
This fixed my 2008 Tundra, it took about 10 minutes to do both driver's side vents. Now the air doesn't blow at the floor or ceiling. Thanks for sharing this video!
I am having the same issue with my 2007 Toyota Tundra. I ordered some 5/32 black shrink wrap to hopefully fix this issue. A new louver costs close to $100.00 to purchase and ship from a Toyota dealership. According to the video you use two flat head screwdrivers to remove the clip. Thanks for the video!
I thought I responded to this. I know it’s late but for others, it simply pops out (straight out). With anything plastic, I would not do if it’s cold. If it is, run your heater for a while
i have a Ford Explorer 2016 and I have same problem with all ceilings a/c vents, they are loose and each ac vent cost $30 dlls as minimum, and I'll need 4, so im trying to figure out how fix it to get a tight movement, if U have some idea or tinny piece Plz let me know. Thks for Ur vi
I have a 2013 Tundra and was having this exact problem on my right side driver vent. The design has not changed. Popped it off, added some heat shrink tube and it worked. Only thing different was I found that a piece on both of those pieces was to much. Cut one piece off and popped it back in place and problem fixed!!
it was a while ago but i took two small screw drivers and just popped it off. It is designed to pop off. Watch how I install it and you can see no tools required. Just be careful and take your time.
I have a Ford Explorer 2016 and I have same problem with all ceilings a/c vents, they are loose and each ac vent cost $30 dlls as minimum, and I'll need 4, so im trying to figure out how fix it to get a tight movement, if U have some idea or tinny piece Plz let me know. Thks for Ur vid.
If it is a similar design, I don’t see why the same soln wouldn’t work. There are all sorts shrink tubing sizes. I doubt I can find a detailed drawing online of what you have but if get time after fixing my sons phone tonight, I’ll have a look
I just looked into it. It’s actually a quite different design. Maybe you could put tubing on the small poles at the end of each “flap” but that may be challenging. I don’t know if they pop out or not. The vent itself comes out easy (see link below), so you can remove it and experiment. With this one, you are able to check if your experiments work prior to reinstalling. Things you could try I’d shrink tubing isn’t feasible: add small amount of silicone or something similar (soft, friction) to moving parts. As a last resort, you could try warping it, maybe by heating a section of the backside then cooling but that could be risky. Regard shrink tubing, I bought a mixed bag years ago that included a hug variety of different diameters. It’s a good thing to have around the house. Your vents looks like a $20 part. If that’s too much, you can’t probably find one at a junk yard but if this a wear issue / design flaw, you’ll likely have the issue. Video of removal ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ESkgOxXSNbo.html
Just looked at it again, there is a rod in the back that connects to each louver and it looks like it can pop off relatively easy. If that’s the case, try adding the tubing on the part that pops off. The locations may be too short so I am thinking you could take Kara and gentle squeeze one or two of the rods that snap in with the goal of slightly deforming them. This may add the friction you want. If you squeeze too hard, you could yield the plastic and cause it snap off. If you have a heat gun or blow dryer, maybe you could soften it first. Good luck
