EXCELLENT. 2003 4-Runner with actuator ticking for 10 sec and frozen in place. I got lucky. I moved the lever with the actuator ticking and it started working. It'll probably fail again but now I know to disassemble and clean the actuator. Many thanks!
Thanks for the video. My new to me 2003 had constant grinding sound which drove me nuts. Mine was the same as in the video. (This part is called Air Mix Servo.) Luckily, it was not any of the three actuators on the passenger side.
This is good info. I have a 5th Gen that's making some ticking sound and I've narrowed it down to your Video or something loose from the Blower Motor. The raddle noise only happens in low RPMs such as when I'm on idle.
Living in Florida, I rarely use heat. Check you heat valve cable. My sensor broke, the other day using my heater. The cable itself... was corroded and cause the servo arm to jam and broke the armature. Fixed now....
@@TheDesertRat31On my 02 4runner the cable is connected to the heater valve ...mounted on the firewall. If you disconnect the cable ..the valve should move freely. The hot water flows through this valve. My cable was completely frozen... All the best...
my 4runner makes this noise without the AC being on, but when the key is turned to on. I can only hear it in the cabin, nothing from the engine bay. What do I do?
@@pH7screwtube Yes. It has 2 servo motor, thr 2nd one is under the glove compartment but this is the one that constantly clicks for me. The plastic chit is what I came to see how to remove but learned nothing..
What does the servo motor actually control? And what position is it supposed to be in when replacing? Mine barely moves no matter what I do with the controls and I want to make sure it’s operating correctly.
It controls the position of the flaps that direct airflow through your vents. I’m not 100% sure on the starting point. It just needs to be clocked properly to fit back into the guide rail afterwards. Just make sure to put it back together the same way you took it apart.
EXCELLENT. 2003 4-Runner with actuator ticking for 10 sec and frozen in place. I got lucky. I moved the lever with the actuator ticking and it started working. It'll probably fail again but now I know to disassemble and clean the actuator. Many thanks!
Thanks for the video. My new to me 2003 had constant grinding sound which drove me nuts. Mine was the same as in the video. (This part is called Air Mix Servo.) Luckily, it was not any of the three actuators on the passenger side.
Do you have video of ticking sound your car made?
I do not. I’m sorry.
This is good info. I have a 5th Gen that's making some ticking sound and I've narrowed it down to your Video or something loose from the Blower Motor. The raddle noise only happens in low RPMs such as when I'm on idle.
Living in Florida, I rarely use heat.
Check you heat valve cable.
My sensor broke, the other day using my heater.
The cable itself... was corroded and cause the servo arm to jam and broke the armature.
Fixed now....
Where is that cable at? I should probably check it.
@@TheDesertRat31On my 02 4runner the cable is connected to the heater valve ...mounted on the firewall.
If you disconnect the cable ..the valve should move freely. The hot water flows through this valve.
My cable was completely frozen...
All the best...
I wish you would've played the ticking sound.
my 4runner makes this noise without the AC being on, but when the key is turned to on. I can only hear it in the cabin, nothing from the engine bay. What do I do?
What if my 2006 4runner doesn’t have the actuator on the driver side its missing !
@ beto1541
thank you I was hoping to see this comment. I have an '06 as well.. when I I didn't see... thanks B'
did your clicking noise occur when your car was off or running?
How many servo motors does it have? I have a 03 4Runner limited
I have an 03 limited making a weird noise in the dash. Came here to look, and this is most likely the fix.
@@pH7screwtube Yes. It has 2 servo motor, thr 2nd one is under the glove compartment but this is the one that constantly clicks for me. The plastic chit is what I came to see how to remove but learned nothing..
What does the servo motor actually control? And what position is it supposed to be in when replacing? Mine barely moves no matter what I do with the controls and I want to make sure it’s operating correctly.
It controls the position of the flaps that direct airflow through your vents. I’m not 100% sure on the starting point. It just needs to be clocked properly to fit back into the guide rail afterwards. Just make sure to put it back together the same way you took it apart.
Do you remember the size of clip you used?
does anybody knows the part number?
Bro, I'm literally here to see how you get the plastic piece off. Dang..
OooooMmmmmmmGggggggg thanks