Noise

Asked by nhs_student Dec 13, 2018 at 12:11 PM about the 1996 Buick Park Avenue FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I'm driving and when I'm sitting in the parking lot the dash of my car
seems to make this noise where its sounds like something is hitting something
and the passenger side of the car doesn't have warm air but the driver side
does? Any ideas?

1 Answer

103,205

You have actuators that move the blend, recirc, and mode doors. These are the little plastic flaps that direct air around. When bad the actuator can make a clicking noise. If the doors themselves are stuck or popped out of their swivel hole they can make noises as well. You also have a blower motor in the dash, but your description doesn't sound like the sort of noise it would make when bad. You will also have various relays and modules that can make noises, typically ticking noises, when they go bad. I would look up a diagram of your car's heater and AC ducts, and check all the actuators.

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    jateen29
    Reputation
    3,210
  • #2
    Joseph King
    Reputation
    2,060
  • #3
    Jim Campbell
    Reputation
    1,120
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Buick Regal
5 Great Deals out of 35 listings starting at $5,600
Used Lincoln Town Car
8 listings starting at $9,995
Used Chevrolet Impala
10 Great Deals out of 110 listings starting at $4,632
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 15,103 listings starting at $1,712
Used Toyota Avalon
4 Great Deals out of 28 listings starting at $4,988
Used Buick Riviera
2 listings
Used Toyota Tacoma
57 Great Deals out of 1,080 listings starting at $8,708

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.