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DRM500RUBYZR-1 · 01-07-2017

IF:
Nothing has been disturbed or come loose, and is being buffeted by airflow,
then; there are only really two movable features within the system.

1- the diverter valve and actuator- this does exactly as it sounds like it would, i.e. it diverts the airflow to the outlets invoked by the selection made through the control head, then said selection is passed to the programmer to execute the command, then on to the actuator and the valve, which then re-directs the air.

2- the blend door aka the air mix door- again does what it says, i.e. mixes the ambient air with heated or cooled air to deliver it and achieve the temperature requested at the control head. Temp selection is made at the control head, then communicated through the programmer, which instructs the blend door actuator to move the door to a position that will yield the best mix of air to obtain and maintain the selected temp.

You must determine which sequence is in process when you hear the noise.

I suspect the blend door actuator.

When the car is first started, the system cycles the blend door from fully closed to fully open, one time.
This process conveys info back to the programmer so that ot knows the travel possibilities of the door aiding in determining the soon to be requested commands.

It would seem to be either sticking, or unable to hold itself open, and slamming shut, which although it can operate, it does not have enough strength to hold the door fully open.

While I am sure there are electronic testing procedures in the FSM, it would be far more valuable for you to evaluate the operation of both variables of each system, and determine what is requested immediately before you hear the noise.

Hope I have helped.

Marty

billschroeder5842 · 01-07-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyD

My black 90 does that. Only has 2200 miles. I wouldn't worry about it.

I would tend to agree. The loud noise (while disconcerting) actually means the system is fully functional, confident and "positive" in its execution.

An aggressive, positive transmission shift will have a "bang" as well.

henryr · 01-08-2017

ditto

scares the crap out of me every time

Hog · 01-09-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by rush91

I've noticed this ever since I've had the car. A loud bang / thump / pop whenever I switch between vent modes. And doesn't matter if I'm using the A/C or heat. But for instance if the unit is set on the floor vents, and I hit the button for the dash vents, there is a VERY loud bang....Like something is hitting the underside of the dash. It only happens when I hit the button for the dash vents, or the dash/floor vent combo button. I haven't really dug into this yet, as I hardly use the A/C or heat, which both work fine. The unit works fine, all vents blow out hot or cold air.

Does the "bang" seem louder the higher the fan speed is selected?

GOLDCYLON · 01-09-2017

Its the blend door slapping

Hog · 01-11-2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Its the blend door slapping

This happens on a few GM vehicles.

geezer · 05-07-2017

I was having the same HVAC 'bang' issue as Rush 91 initially described. HVAC system operated normally in all modes but when first activated experienced the load ,BANG,.
I removed the knee bolsters Drver side & Pass. side to check HVAC vacuum system.
On pass. side found the "orange" vacuum line to the recirculation outside air control pot
had been the victim of 'mickey or minnie'. Sealed the chewed area. 'Bang' issue resolved!!

01-07-2017	#11
DRM500RUBYZR-1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mullica Hill, New Jersey Posts: 2,614	Re: Loud bang when switching between vent modes... IF: Nothing has been disturbed or come loose, and is being buffeted by airflow, then; there are only really two movable features within the system. 1- the diverter valve and actuator- this does exactly as it sounds like it would, i.e. it diverts the airflow to the outlets invoked by the selection made through the control head, then said selection is passed to the programmer to execute the command, then on to the actuator and the valve, which then re-directs the air. 2- the blend door aka the air mix door- again does what it says, i.e. mixes the ambient air with heated or cooled air to deliver it and achieve the temperature requested at the control head. Temp selection is made at the control head, then communicated through the programmer, which instructs the blend door actuator to move the door to a position that will yield the best mix of air to obtain and maintain the selected temp. You must determine which sequence is in process when you hear the noise. I suspect the blend door actuator. When the car is first started, the system cycles the blend door from fully closed to fully open, one time. This process conveys info back to the programmer so that ot knows the travel possibilities of the door aiding in determining the soon to be requested commands. It would seem to be either sticking, or unable to hold itself open, and slamming shut, which although it can operate, it does not have enough strength to hold the door fully open. While I am sure there are electronic testing procedures in the FSM, it would be far more valuable for you to evaluate the operation of both variables of each system, and determine what is requested immediately before you hear the noise. Hope I have helped. Marty Last edited by DRM500RUBYZR-1; 01-07-2017 at 10:52 AM. Reason: grammer

01-08-2017	#13
henryr Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 93	Re: Loud bang when switching between vent modes... ditto scares the crap out of me every time

01-09-2017	#15
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05-07-2017	#17
geezer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ottawa canada Posts: 156	Re: Loud bang when switching between vent modes... I was having the same HVAC 'bang' issue as Rush 91 initially described. HVAC system operated normally in all modes but when first activated experienced the load ,BANG,. I removed the knee bolsters Drver side & Pass. side to check HVAC vacuum system. On pass. side found the "orange" vacuum line to the recirculation outside air control pot had been the victim of 'mickey or minnie'. Sealed the chewed area. 'Bang' issue resolved!!