Noise Diagnosis - HVAC Module

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Step	Action	Yes	No
1	Were you sent here from Symptoms or another diagnostic table?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual or Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Automatic
2	Start the engine. Cycle through all of the following: Blower motor speeds HVAC modes Temperature control settings Determine the type of noise: Scrape, pop Tick/click, chirp or groaning Air rush/whistle Is a scrape or pop noise evident when selecting modes or temperature settings?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 3
3	Is a tick/click, chirping, groaning or scraping noise present, but decreases as blower motor speed is decreased?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 4
4	Is an air rush/whistle noise evident in all modes but not all temperature settings?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 5
5	Is an air rush/whistle noise evident only in defrost or floor mode?	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 6
6	Remove the instrument panel I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (Except Cadillac) . Is the action complete?	Go to Step 7	-
7	Inspect the air flow doors for proper operation. Inspect the ducts for obstructions or foreign materials. Were any of these conditions found?	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 8
8	Inspect the mode and temperature doors and seals for warping or cracking. Are the doors in normal condition?	Go to Step 11	Go to Step 9
9	Replace the appropriate door and/or seals. Is the repair complete?	Go to Step 11	-
10	Remove any obstructions or foreign material found. Is the action complete?	Go to Step 11	-
11	Install the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (Except Cadillac) . Is the action complete?	Go to Step 12	-
12	Operate the system to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2