I'm new to the forum and am looking for advice on this issue. There is a fast, loud clicking noise, possibly from behind the dashboard, which lasts several seconds, when I open the door of my 2016 Jeep Patriot. The engine is not running and the doors are not locked, and there was no difficulty opening the door or starting the engine. This just started one day ago and is happening frequently but not every time when the driver side front door is opened (engine not on) and happened once when the passenger front door was opened. It also happened one time when I was driving and coming to a stop at the end of my street. I have seen a lot of posts about clicking noises but not exactly the same as my situation. Any advice would be appreciated.
Jeep Patriot 2016 - Fast, loud clicking sound for several seconds when I open the door
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How is the HVAC related to opening a car door?
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Thanks! Now I know the rest of the story.
I have the same issue with my 2010 Patriot. It started with an actuator that’s located under the glove box. I purchased a replacement on eBay for cheap but never installed it. The noise went away. Then a couple of months a louder, more rapid noise started around the middle of the dash when I enter or park and shut off the engine. So I guess I’ll purchase the other two actuators and replace all three at the same time.
I’ve also read here or online, I don’t remember. This is a common problem with the Patriot so don’t feel bad.
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If it's a more "metallic" sounding clack-clack-clack it might be the ABS module in the engine bay going through it's routine.
It actually sounds like it’s coming from just behind the HVAC controls in the dash.
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wow everybody; never have I found such useful information for my exact problem… clacking sound from driver side, under dashboard, when I open the door or close it; cars off. this morning i noticed my heater wasn’t working at all, then just not well. a couple of months ago I scraped the driver side, particularly the door, hard against a low stone wall that I couldn’t see, and I’m wondering if that might’ve messed that up or whatever… for a couple of days after that, there was a loud like crack sound when I would open my driver side door, but then that stopped.
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How difficult are these to replace, if you don't mind telling me? Mine JUST started doing this last Sunday, and it happens about every time I open the door (both passenger and driver side).
As a single older woman, when I take it to a shop I'd like to be able to sound like I know something about the issue so I have less of a chance of being robbed, haha. I am happy to find out the ticking isn't something that's going to affect my ENGINE (at least not right away). The timing sucks, not that there's ever a good time.
Otherwise I love my 2016 Jeep - it's been a great workhorse for me all these years.
I wish I knew. I haven’t had mine don yet. I’ve also heard that there’s a way to reset them so you don’t have to replace them. There’s supposed to be a video on YouTube that tells how to do it but I haven’t looked it up yet. If/when I do, I’ll post more info here. If anyone else knows, please jump in.
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I replaced the blend-door actuator, the one in the center of the dash that's behind/below the radio. It wasn't difficult except for the fact that I had to crawl on the driver side floor to get to it, and I'm in my 50's and outta shape. Took me less than an hour and I only needed one screwdriver.
There are several good videos on YouTube.
There are several good videos on YouTube.
Thanks for the info. You’ve convinced me I should take mine in and have it done. I’m 65y/o and out of shape. Though I will be changing out my radio. Can the actuator be reached from above ?
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I think the one in my jeep is under the glove box. Apparently it's a differently challenging job depending on which of the 3 locations are the problem ones. I'm 66 and out of shape, haha. I'll probably take mine in too and have them figure out which one needs replacing, unless all of them are bad (Murphy's Law). Thanks for the info.
I’ve already bought my replacements. I noticed there’s a video on YouTube that supposedly guides you through resetting the ones you have, but I’ve lost track of it.
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I don't believe so
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Cues but how does it do it when the vehicle is turned off and just sitting there
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There's still power to various things even with the switch off and the doors locked.
If it's more of a metallic clicking / clacking it may be the ABS module going through one of it's routines.
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