2012 Dodge Journey - Heater Clicking Repair
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This noise is so annoying and I have been dealing with it for over 6 months. Finally time to fix it.
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Great success! Did exactly as you suggested and problem solved. Fortunately it was only jammed with no broken gears. Thanks.
My ball and chain advised me yesterday that there is no heat coming out at the floor, just upper vents. But while I am at it, need to fix the clicking issue. So thanks for the vids again. You pointed me in the right direction to replace back hatch wiring harness solved all the issues with door locks and lights including stuff operated via drivers door. You helped me nail that Bro , Thanks.
Thanks for the vid man straight to the point😎👍🏼
Wonderfully video! Short and very well explained!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
You saved the day!
Great video. I have a 2013 Dodge Journey. Same issue.
Both my 2010 Journey and 2013 Avenger do this.
Gonna fix it now. Thanx
Perfect! Exactly what I needed!! Thank you!
Genevieve Rivard-Gilbert you’re very welcome!
Great video! Just pulled ours out and wow are those screws a pain to remove. I also just learned where the cabin filter is and it really needs to be changed. Thanks for the info.
I've got same sound on my Skoda fabia 2009. Hope it will be the same issue. Thanks for the helpful video.
Thanks for the information! Here in Australia there is minimal service and support from Jeep/dodge/Fiat/Chrysler here and every part is 10 to 20 times more expensive than in the States or Europe. Without your assistance I would not have known what to do.
Kim Keam glad to help.
Thanks our Journey just started doing this.
thanks for great info easy to understand
your videos help a lot thank you
No problem!
Great video to diagnose and understand what needs to come out. I really could have used another arm joint to make the bend in my arm to unscrew this thing. The suggestion of using the 1/4" socket was great. I still had some struggle, so ended up taking my 1/4" socket plus #2 philips and using tape to make an even stubbier stuby philips. That, plus about an hour of grunting, cursing, sweating, and almost pooping myself and it's fixed!
If it ever breaks again I am going to get it into the recirculate position and then unplug it. F' that. Never again.
Good luck to all of you that follow ...seriously consider if recirc vs fresh is worth this pain.
Good job, I also have the same problem, I am gonna fix it
Thank you so helpful
Thanks
Awesome video, part replaced and no more knock knock
Glad to hear!!!!
Similar Issue, the clicking noise, passenger dash/vents shoots cold air, and if I adjust the temperature control on my dash, it kills heat all together on the front dash/vents. Also I wish my glove box came out that easy. Gonna have to take a closer look at everything...
Wow gonna fix mine today.
love your videos! i have a 2012 dodge journey too
Nathan J thanks!
lol, I thought my kids dropped something down the vent! Now I can fix it
Thank you sir. Total pain in the ass ti get out but that was the issue
Being it was so easy to get to, I took it out the two small gears were fine so I spun the large gear 180 degrees seems to work fine for now till the new part comes in
Derek good temp fix!
Very helpful!! Do you think there is a correlation between hearing this noise and not having heat in the front but having heat in the rear? Would doing this fix help fix that as well?
Most likely your heater core in the front is clogged. It is possible that the door isn’t allowing hot air through but more often than not the heater core gets clogged on these. I’ve replaced mine. Unfortunately no video but I’ve seen other videos on how to do it the cheap way.
Great video. Just wondering if you have a video of heater clicking on the driver side? Thank you!
I never had an issue on that side so unfortunately not
My 2020 dosge journey just started to do it a few days ago😢
What’s the piece called again? With the gears?
Great video. Why would you have to take out the cabin filter. If you have a big hand and arthritis, WoW, what a job.
Marco Berera cabin filter isn’t necessary. Just gives you room to see and it’s easy enough to remove
I will make sure I fix it
Thank so much I have a dodge 2010 will this be a similar process?
Crystal Beurmann most likely. They did change in 2011 so I’m not for sure %100
Will this cause your rear defrosters to blink and not do be able to do anything to the climate like turn it off or on one side it blows hot and the other not so much
I have sold this car but if I remember right the controls have to be in a certain order for the light to stay solid. The clicking won’t make the switch blink but it will cause the door not to open and will be different temps on both sides
Thanks! I have this problem.
Cleston Cristiano dos Santos it’s happened again. Need to pull it apart again. Annoyed
This problem comes stock with this car. Not an upgrade 😅
Nice video, This type of stuff should be a zero issues with Automobiles. Honestly shame on the auto companies for designing poor components into many systems. They should be and will be called out on these issues. They need to do it correctly the first time. Quite honestly it is getting stupid with tech that should work for 50 years and works for 5 or ten. I'd rather have a cable than a motor if it cannot be reliable over time. It's obvious it cannot.. You were lucky as it was an easy one to change out; many are not. Not Nuclear here .. The auto industry just needs to get it act together. I do also realize this will not happen.
Curiosity I was looking at getting the vw atlas but that thing has all kind of problems! Vwatlas forums. Holy there is a laundry list of shit.
Engine wise Ford has always in my view been the best. I'm not happy with Ford right not but they still have the edge although ever so slightly in my opinion. I currently have a Ford Escape in which many systems do not work correctly, company car. Just me but I would not touch a German made Automobile. Diesel gate to start; beyond that Mercedes seems to hold the same value as a Chevrolet the same year or after a couple of years. I have invested in Hyundai two Elantra's 2010 and 2014 so far Excellent. 2010 needed normal brake work but other than that nice car. 2014 will need minor work this year. For the short term Korea is the place to buy a car.
Where could I find that piece and the filter too? My dodge journey has the same problem.
A regular parts store or online.
Will it fix my fogging problem in winter? I moticed that the recirculation door is not opening or closing.
There is one on the left and one on the right. It may fix the problem but also note these vehicles are notorious for having clogged heater cores and that can also cause a no heating issue.
Do you know how to fix the liftgate to a dodge journey? My liftgate will not open. Thanks
Carlos RGC check out my journey playlist. It’s probably frayed wires and the car got locked. The wires split and now it won’t unlock. Message me on Instagram or facebook if you want to talk more
My 2010 has been doing this awhile. Doesn’t blow much air even on highest setting. I’m also losing a lot of coolant from underneath. Do you think it’s all linked?
Baz Bakir definitely yes. The heater core is about the highest spot in the cooling system. Air blows past that and warms it, warming the cabin. If coolant level is low it cannot heat up the heater core and the wont heat
What's the name of the piece?
Would this part cause the heat to blow colder on the passenger side and the air conditioning not to work?
Hilary B it could
Hilary B mines is also blowing out cold air on the passenger side
Would this apply to the rear? Im getting a clicking in the rear.
Erick Ruvalcaba could be. Check out my video on replacing rear struts for how to access this area
I have a 2010 is it the same for this? I’m not extremely concerned cause it stops and everything blows the correct temperature but it’s just really annoying
The 2010 is a similar design but parts might be different. It’s not hurting anything...just annoying
I have a 2009 Dodge Journey Sxt I just bought it in July I already replaced the starter and changed the spark plugs and coils, it’s making a really loud noise that sounds like something is going to fly out of the car. The sound comes from under the hood on the right side of the vehicle, any thought of what it can be? Also check engine light on and blinking
Mima Luna drive belt? Loose pulley?
Thanks I had it towed two days ago, they are looking at the timing belt.
Can the clicking noise occur even if the journey has been off for several hours?
Jeffrey Medina unfortunately yes. The blend doors actuate often even with no power on. I don’t know why but sometimes on a long trip I’ll sleep in my car and hear them going all night long
I just did this but I removed some of the clips to have them out my way. I put them back but now it won’t turn on. What do I do?
It’s possible there is a blockage. Or a bad part. TAke it back out and test it not installed
there’s no room to use the screw driver it’s very hard even though you use small screw driver
Hi guys, I have the same problem, is this noise appear also when you turn the engine off? This what happens to me, if I want to change that piece, how it called? Where I can buy it? Thank you
Adriano Petrillo yes even when engine is off. It’s called a blend door motor. Online or any parts house or the dealership can sell you one
What happens if this goes unfixed outside of the annoying clicking noise???
The doors won’t open or close correctly and your interior temps may be off
Would this little trick work on a 2010 model?
Grant Kyte most likely
Could this issue cause a parasitic voltage draw from the battery?
It’s possible but it would have to be tested. Easy test if you have a digital volt meter
@@ArchesMechanic Mine did; the actuator attempts to return to its parked setting if stuck in the other position. When the car is parked, at some interval of time, the clicking will happen. I found out whilst camping; it caused the dog to bark!
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHICH ONE IS BAD ? -AS YOU SHOW THIER IS ONEON EACH SIDE ?
THANKS
Tale of Two Siblings you open it up and feel either side to see
@@ArchesMechanic feel for what? my car just started making this sound today? how long should it go before I get it fix?
LM you don’t have to fix it if you don’t want to. Also I put my hand in there and felt which one was making the clicking louder/harder. If you can’t determine which one it is...unplug one at a time. If it stops...that’s the one that needs replaced. In my case the drivers side had hot air from the heater and passenger side didn’t.
@@LM-fg8mx mine just started doing this, and it sometimes even does it when the vehicle is not running. I understand from reading up on it elsewhere that it will eventually drain your battery if your car sits for a while. And you should be able to tell which one it is if you take the glove box out and start the car. Mine starts the clicking within a few seconds of starting, stops when I hit the air circulation button, and starts up again if I hit the button again. Might be worthwhile disconnecting the bad one until you get the part and get it replaced. That's my plan!
Wl this help the AC blow cold. I have the clicking sound and watched your video. Just want to make sure this will fix my AC issue
Gordon Moffett it might. If the vent is trapped closed then it will not circulate the proper temperature of air.
@@ArchesMechanic even with the it making a clicking sound still. I have the glove box off now but I have a bar in the way that has string running through it to retract the box I assume lol I can't see how to get to it even with you're method. I don't want to do all this if it doesn't help with the heat and make ac colder
@@ArchesMechanic how can I tell if vent is trapped closed?
Gordon Moffett once you have the glovebox off there is a grille that you can see. The vent that opens is inside that that opens and closes. You can open and close it manually but it’s difficult to get in there.
@@ArchesMechanic thank you.
Whats the name of the part that needs to be replaced?
Blend door motor
what does this actuator control
There are actually 3. One controls air coming into the vehicle from outside. One controls the blend of air that goes past the heater core and the other controls the air between the two sides if you have a dual climate system.
Can you drive the car without the part to the auto part?
No problem. Won’t hurt anything. Just won’t get heat/ac where you want it
What is the name of the part to be changed
Blend door actuator/motor
What is the part number, exactly what my 2009 is doing.....
Derek 604-029 I believe
Sorry I didn't get what's the name of this part, ?
Blend door motor
Does that also control the passenger side cooling?
Rusty McManus I believe there is one one the other side of the cabin air filter as well
To the left of the fan motor correct? My passenger side is just blowing hot air while drivers side blows cold air I've read that it's a bad actuator
Rusty McManus yeah that sounds right. Hard to explain and even harder to get to
Okay yes seems right to me. Appreciate your time!
@@rustyowns7 I have that problem in winter hot on drivers side but cold on right.
Just changed core again. But did not help.
What about a 2009 dodge journey rt heat on the left side cold air on passenger side
jimmie t may be the door
Bad heater core ...its right behind the console it's sitting at angle that causes sediment to build up on the lower side passenger duct ...had the same issue on a 2010 the best part is if your mechanically inclined you can get to it from the interior by taking off a few kick panels cutting off the existing one replacement with a new one with some regular heater hose and a couple of hose clamps works like a charm
Does it work for 2009
Jey marti may be a little different
Can you tell me what this actuator controls,
One controls the air blowing past the heater core, one controls the outside air and one controls the air between the two sides
Thanks, I have a 2012 journey that blows cold air on the passenger side, I can see the 2 actuators move on the left side of the glove box. The one on the top will move when I change it from different heating ares and the one lower to it will move when I change the temperature control for the passenger side. I also tried blowing out the heater core. Still blowing cold air
@@billhuber5738 these are notorious for heater core issues. Most likely blocked up
What did you use the size of it
A ratchet and a screwdriver bit
What size what the extension
@@freddieapalacio7148 I think it was just a 1/4 socket I used
Do you know parts nomber?
Максим Николаев 604-012
Whats the parts name?
Czar Kintak blend door motor
What’s the part called??
Blend door motor/actuator
@@ArchesMechanic thank you!!
Would this cause the rear AC to be hot while cold in the front?
The rear ac uses a separate system. If you’re trying to get heat. It’s likely a heater core is bad. If you’re trying to get a/c. There may be an issue with the r134a
Do both sides use the same actuator?
I believe they do
If you don't have the "right" tool for this job it can be the biggest pain in the ass. I'm 6'4"and not nimble by any means and got bricks for hands and it was also a pain in the ass to find a good position to be in where I could get to the screws without bending my arms into pretzels. I eventually had to go in through the driver's side and essentially lay across into the passengers side with my left leg over top of the steering wheel and my left arm on the dash holding myself up all because I didn't have the proper tool otherwise it would've been much easier. The saying there's a proper tool for every job is 100% correct. Lmao.
I'm 6'4"and not nimble by any means and got bricks for hands and it was also a pain in the ass to find a good position to be in where I could get to the screws without bending my arms into pretzels. I eventually had to go in through the driver's side and essentially lay across into the passengers side with my left leg over top of the steering wheel and my left arm on the dash holding myself up all because I didn't have the proper tool otherwise it would've been much easier. The saying there's a proper tool for every job is 100% correct. Lmao.
Wow. At least Dodge made this crappy part easy to replace. Nissan not so much. 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️