Tapping sound coming from dashboard


Tapping sound coming from dashboard Mechanic's Assistant: How long has this been going on? It happened once before and didn't happen again until yesterday everytime I unlock o Or turn AC on Mechanic's Assistant: W...

Tapping sound coming from dashboard Mechanic's Assistant: How long has this been going on? It happened once before and didn't happen again until yesterday everytime I unlock o Or turn AC on Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Chevy Impala 2014 LT Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Impala yourself? What have you tried so far? Nothing yet I have to get it diagnosed Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? It sometimes stops when I move the temp control on the AC but not always

Automotive Expert
Hi ok behind the glove box is a device called recurculation door actuator it's the most common on yours It could also be one of the other actuators.
Automotive Expert
I'm sorry that you are having this issue I will do my best to help resolve your issue.If you have been waiting for a while I apologize, we technicians are not on-site 24/7 and even if a technician is on when you posted the question, If they do not feel like they can answer the question they will not open it, and it may take some time before one of us has the answer for you, or are confident that we can help you figure it out.It is possible I may give you things to test and will be looking at other questions, and or working on another car, so I may not respond immediately if it’s an "I’m stuck on the side of the highway" situation I will let you know if I need to log out so someone else can help you if I cannot stay on.I also suggest using this instead of a call as a call limits what I can do for you. The checks/ tests that I suggest will be documented for easier to review as well as documents I may send you to view/ print to use. Where a phone conversation may get confusing or forgotten, so with that let’s see if we can get you fixed up.

I just want to know if I'll have car trouble with this issue? Like will it mess up anything on the vehicle that it will make it not drivable?
Automotive Expert
If it's one of the other actuators we can narrow it down by turning the temp up and down waiting a little between changes And then do the same with ventsOh no not at all its just irritatingIt's just connected to doors inside dash that direct air from air conditioning.

Ok that will give me peace of mind I just wanted to make sure while I get it fixed I have been googling and youtubing it but you just confirmed it, thank you for your time and your prompt response, have a good day
Automotive Expert
You to thank you!

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