The biggest problem with this repair is finding the hidden screw. There are three screws that hold the cage, damper and actuator cluster in place. If you orient an imaginary clock face over your view of the end of the thing, assume the screw to your left is at 9:00 and the screw to the bottom is at 6:00 then the hidden screw is a 1:00 (in other words top right). If you put a 7mm socket on a 8" extention you should be able to find it. Tape the socket and extentions together so you don't loose them.
I have had this issue for years. Just got use to hearing the noise. It was new problem when I started looking back then, so there was nothing online, so THANK YOU for this! Cannot wait to fix it.
Thanks for the video! Here’s a tip (I just did the job) … a 7mm (maybe 8, I can’t remember) fits those screws and it is way easier to get a socket on that one in the back than a screwdriver. I had an 8” extension and it was just enough. When you put it back together, thread the screw into place… then you don’t have to find the hole:)
Thanks this video helped out a lot. Didn't have clicking but my car would never stop blowing outside air. Somehow the arm of the actuator disconnected from the rest of unit. Been bothering me for years. Such a simple fix.
Thanks! Wow this noise has been driving me nuts, but I was afraid to take it to the dealer, I'm sure with labour that would have cost a small fortune. Just ordered the part from Amazon and I'll use your video to guide me. Great work!!
Make sure you test the part before putting everything back together. My Doorman actuator was faulty and would not rotate the lever regardless of the air setting. Good luck that back screw was a pain in the ...
Hello there, just want to put it out there, for those who live in australia with right hand side drive, there is no possible way to remove the last screw the one in the upper back, as there is no space to put any screwdriver to open it, i ended up using force and broke the housing that attached with the last screw, But finally the housing got loose and can replaced with the new one, and put the other 2 screw back and it worked perfectly
when you show your tools, did u use the long grey socket for the PITA screw? trying to unscrew w/ screwdrive and can't reach. I definitely need some sorta extender tool
Could you tell me how you got to the top screw. I think that is the only thing keeping out from coming out. I can’t even see it. I’m going to endoscope to try to see it tomorrow. I dread the thought of being defeated and taking it to a shop or what looks to be horrifying taking the dash apart. I can see why you couldn’t film it. Anything to help would be hugely appreciated.
For those that are having trouble finding that top screw if you stick your hand in the top right of the unit feel for a channel in it there are words printed you will feel it and know what im talking about the screw is straight back in that channel I was only able to figure this out cause my phone camera barely caught video of it I was able to do a 7mm on extensions and reach it goodluck!
Nope. Just don't mess with any connectors that are yellow. That's airbag stuff. You can always disconnect the negative battery terminal when doing electrical to be safe
I've just done this today. You can wiggle that out just enough to have access to the motor. I fixed mine with a M4 bolt to, hope it will last. Its looking like postimg.cc/z3QkrfrP I had no big problems with the third bolt but for the reinstall I've used some double sided tape to make it stick to my 7mm key. After threading it in the threading itself detached the bolt form the double sided tape(it needed a few blind pokes to get in the hole). When you have that housing taken out you can check for the position of the third screw to get your markings where you should insert your extension to poke for that hole. This is a video of the motor test before reinstall th-cam.com/video/iBd6AeqVWTs/w-d-xo.html
@@Mazza666 I don't think it's different. You don't even need to completely take out the blower motor carcass, you need to pull it a bit towards the glovebox and rotate it towards you to have access to the 4 screws that hold the air door motor.
I had this same issue, I ripped out my whole dash, disconnected battery air bags etc etc. I put the battery back on just to test the part. It started working fine 🤦 spent 6 hrs for nothing, I'm guessing when I disconnected the battery it reset all thee electronics. As that actuator only has 2 wires going to it, positive + negative, once you press the button I'm guessing the computer/climate module switches polarity to move the motor the other way. Best to disconnect you battery for half an hour or so and reconnect, see if that works. Maybe just my luck
The biggest problem with this repair is finding the hidden screw. There are three screws that hold the cage, damper and actuator cluster in place. If you orient an imaginary clock face over your view of the end of the thing, assume the screw to your left is at 9:00 and the screw to the bottom is at 6:00 then the hidden screw is a 1:00 (in other words top right). If you put a 7mm socket on a 8" extention you should be able to find it. Tape the socket and extentions together so you don't loose them.
David that comment saved my life I was only able to put the screw back in tho at the bottom right LOOL its holding tho
I have had this issue for years. Just got use to hearing the noise. It was new problem when I started looking back then, so there was nothing online, so THANK YOU for this! Cannot wait to fix it.
Thanks for the video! Here’s a tip (I just did the job) … a 7mm (maybe 8, I can’t remember) fits those screws and it is way easier to get a socket on that one in the back than a screwdriver. I had an 8” extension and it was just enough. When you put it back together, thread the screw into place… then you don’t have to find the hole:)
Thanks this video helped out a lot. Didn't have clicking but my car would never stop blowing outside air. Somehow the arm of the actuator disconnected from the rest of unit. Been bothering me for years. Such a simple fix.
This noise has been bothering me since I bought my 10Maz3, thanks for the video 👍👍
Thanks! Wow this noise has been driving me nuts, but I was afraid to take it to the dealer, I'm sure with labour that would have cost a small fortune. Just ordered the part from Amazon and I'll use your video to guide me. Great work!!
great hope it works out for ya
@@thehow-tochannel7086 Yep it worked great! It's been 5 months of ignition starts and all is quiet!
Planning to replace it by myself. As per your experience, how difficult is it to replace that actuator from 1 to 10?
Make sure you test the part before putting everything back together. My Doorman actuator was faulty and would not rotate the lever regardless of the air setting. Good luck that back screw was a pain in the ...
Hello there, just want to put it out there, for those who live in australia with right hand side drive, there is no possible way to remove the last screw the one in the upper back, as there is no space to put any screwdriver to open it, i ended up using force and broke the housing that attached with the last screw,
But finally the housing got loose and can replaced with the new one, and put the other 2 screw back and it worked perfectly
I dont live in Australia, but can already tell this gonna be touch and I may do the same thing, lol
great little videothanks for the information now my tuen to tackle it
thanks, same car, same problem, quebec, canada
when you show your tools, did u use the long grey socket for the PITA screw? trying to unscrew w/ screwdrive and can't reach. I definitely need some sorta extender tool
yeah i used the 7mm with a flex extension
Could you tell me how you got to the top screw. I think that is the only thing keeping out from coming out. I can’t even see it. I’m going to endoscope to try to see it tomorrow. I dread the thought of being defeated and taking it to a shop or what looks to be horrifying taking the dash apart. I can see why you couldn’t film it. Anything to help would be hugely appreciated.
For those that are having trouble finding that top screw if you stick your hand in the top right of the unit feel for a channel in it there are words printed you will feel it and know what im talking about the screw is straight back in that channel I was only able to figure this out cause my phone camera barely caught video of it I was able to do a 7mm on extensions and reach it goodluck!
Hi .I have a question: do you know why when I put my AC that blows air through the vents in front it also blows air through my feet? Thank you
Thanks
Just curious would this mess up the air bags due to opening the glove compartment?
Nope. Just don't mess with any connectors that are yellow. That's airbag stuff. You can always disconnect the negative battery terminal when doing electrical to be safe
Hi, to remove the actuator you just loosen the two screws?
Which 2 screws do you need to remove
I don't get how you removed @0:50, do you pull straight down?
I've just done this today. You can wiggle that out just enough to have access to the motor. I fixed mine with a M4 bolt to, hope it will last. Its looking like postimg.cc/z3QkrfrP
I had no big problems with the third bolt but for the reinstall I've used some double sided tape to make it stick to my 7mm key. After threading it in the threading itself detached the bolt form the double sided tape(it needed a few blind pokes to get in the hole).
When you have that housing taken out you can check for the position of the third screw to get your markings where you should insert your extension to poke for that hole.
This is a video of the motor test before reinstall th-cam.com/video/iBd6AeqVWTs/w-d-xo.html
US MODEL must be different, I'm from 🇦🇺 our Mazda you can pull it down. Unfortunately had to remove the dash 🤦
@@Mazza666 I don't think it's different. You don't even need to completely take out the blower motor carcass, you need to pull it a bit towards the glovebox and rotate it towards you to have access to the 4 screws that hold the air door motor.
can't seem to find or get at the third screw to unscrew. any diagrams of the assembly to guide?
its very hard to get to try the with 1/4 drive 7mm socket and ratchet
This regulates the air speed or air temperature?
it controls how much outside air is coming into the hvac system
Where is the driver side air mix actuator?
I had this same issue, I ripped out my whole dash, disconnected battery air bags etc etc. I put the battery back on just to test the part. It started working fine 🤦 spent 6 hrs for nothing, I'm guessing when I disconnected the battery it reset all thee electronics. As that actuator only has 2 wires going to it, positive + negative, once you press the button I'm guessing the computer/climate module switches polarity to move the motor the other way.
Best to disconnect you battery for half an hour or so and reconnect, see if that works. Maybe just my luck
I wonder how much it would cost to get this fixed at a shop hopefully just $200 but it’s probably $400 unfortunately
Omg my car has been doing that recently, it stops after I change gears but it’s annoying as hell
I currently have this problem in my car, it stops after 10 seconds but it’s so annoying!!!
Also,I have the same problem.
that actuator is most lilely the problem
Is this a reason for the ac to stop working?
not likely
So the only part worth showing you didn’t show... are there screws who the fuck know lol
yeah my apologies on not recording that part thanks for the feedback