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Old 01-01-2017, 09:19 PM   #1
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Blower motor

Can someone please tell me what the hell is a flapping sound coming from the blower motor area on my truck. It makes the sound when I start the truck and when I turn it off. And after I turn off the heater. The sound doesn't last long maybe about 15 seconds or so. My heat works fine and the ac works also. Its a 1994 gmc silverado truck 350 5.7 2wd.
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Old 01-01-2017, 09:57 PM   #2
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The recirc door opens when you turn off the truck so the air pressure from shutting the door doesn't prevent the door from shutting. It will close when you start the truck.
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Old 01-01-2017, 10:01 PM   #3
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Okay, but what is the flapping sound im hearing ? That is my question.
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Old 01-01-2017, 10:04 PM   #4
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Or i should ask why is it making a noise.
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Old 01-02-2017, 01:09 AM   #5
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Only one way to find out, take it apart and have a look. There are no cabin filters in these trucks, so something could be in there that's not supposed to be.
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Old 01-02-2017, 08:17 PM   #6
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Can someone please tell me what the hell is a flapping sound coming from the blower motor area on my truck. It makes the sound when I start the truck and when I turn it off. And after I turn off the heater. The sound doesn't last long maybe about 15 seconds or so. My heat works fine and the ac works also. Its a 1994 gmc silverado truck 350 5.7 2wd.
bad actuator trace the faulty unit.
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Old 01-02-2017, 08:22 PM   #7
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Where is that pesky thing located?
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Old 01-02-2017, 09:16 PM   #8
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youll need to climb under dashboard turn ignition on

to find the noise flapper moving up and down.

i think our chevys theres 3 of them.
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You can reach under the dash, behind the blower motor and move the flap with your fingers. Try that first, and see if it makes noise. then try to find if something is in there that should not be.

You can replace the recirc door actuator with a little bit of patience and a 1/4 air ratchet if needed. It's tight in there so a regular ratchet won't work.
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Old 01-03-2017, 02:50 AM   #10
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=257463
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Old 01-03-2017, 08:14 PM   #11
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That thread was just what I was looking for. Chevy Tech does it again. Awesome info.
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:35 PM   #12
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I replaced nearly everything in my truck ( '88 GMC 2500 w/ 378,000)

I replaced my blower motor & barrel fan. The darn fan seems to make a slight knocking sound sometimes. I looked / reinstalled 3 times ( even got another fan exchange from auto parts).... Beats me.... it seems to fit .....
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Old 01-04-2017, 07:41 PM   #13
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Check out Scottys Detailing on YouTube he posted a video last night about the hvac on our body style Chevy trucks . It's got some good info.
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Old 01-17-2017, 06:55 PM   #14
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Can someone please tell me what the hell is a flapping sound coming from the blower motor area on my truck. It makes the sound when I start the truck and when I turn it off. And after I turn off the heater. The sound doesn't last long maybe about 15 seconds or so. My heat works fine and the ac works also. Its a 1994 gmc silverado truck 350 5.7 2wd.
ok i was wrong only one that controls all 3 vents

i found a video might work for u, just lube the spring and mechanism
under dash might work for u.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDpLZZaih9c
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Old 01-17-2017, 06:59 PM   #15
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Thanks diveplane. Thats perfect. Good work.
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