A/C actuator loud clicking noise 2009 370z

argniest · 09-25-2020, 11:25 AM

Can someone tell me how many actuators there are in the 2009 370 touring model? Started up the car today and when the A/C was 'on' there is a loud clicking noise that is right behind dashboard. Seems to be near glove box area, but not exactly sure yet.

I have been looking for a technical diagram for the 2009 370 z that shows me where the actuators are located. I saw a youtube video where a person with a Nissan titan truck had to completely take apart the dash in order to replace two of his 5 acutators. UGH!

But I also saw another video where the guy replaced it from the glove box area (that was on a titan truck though). But hoping it is a actuator that can be replaced without ripping the entire dash off the car.

The second I turned off the A/C the noise goes away 100%, and the fan is still blowing. And then when I turn on the A/C again the loud clicking comes back. For whatever its worth, that is as far as I have gotten to know for sure what is going on.

SouthArk370Z · 09-25-2020, 12:04 PM

The FSM is what you are looking for. Link in my sig.

argniest · 09-25-2020, 01:06 PM

So I removed glove box, and found the answer. Sorry I dont know name of the big round white device right behind the glove box. But attached to the right side of it, is an actuator. And I can feel all the clicking is coming from that. I also see the little white trap door trying to open/close when I look way up inside of that area above the big white plastic device.

That is the actuator that needs to be replaced. Now I have to determine if its going to be easy to remove or not. It is kind of a tight space over there on the right side of the glove box. hmmmm

At least its not buried inside the console. I will remain hopeful I can just remove and replace it without tearing out too much stuff.

coyoteboy · 04-25-2022, 12:34 AM

Did you find a solution?

09-25-2020, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
argniest Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2 Drives: 2009 370z 6sp manual Rep Power: 6	A/C actuator loud clicking noise 2009 370z Can someone tell me how many actuators there are in the 2009 370 touring model? Started up the car today and when the A/C was 'on' there is a loud clicking noise that is right behind dashboard. Seems to be near glove box area, but not exactly sure yet. I have been looking for a technical diagram for the 2009 370 z that shows me where the actuators are located. I saw a youtube video where a person with a Nissan titan truck had to completely take apart the dash in order to replace two of his 5 acutators. UGH! But I also saw another video where the guy replaced it from the glove box area (that was on a titan truck though). But hoping it is a actuator that can be replaced without ripping the entire dash off the car. The second I turned off the A/C the noise goes away 100%, and the fan is still blowing. And then when I turn on the A/C again the loud clicking comes back. For whatever its worth, that is as far as I have gotten to know for sure what is going on. Last edited by argniest; 09-25-2020 at 12:03 PM.

09-25-2020, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	The FSM is what you are looking for. Link in my sig. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

09-25-2020, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
argniest Base Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2 Drives: 2009 370z 6sp manual Rep Power: 6	Found the actuator So I removed glove box, and found the answer. Sorry I dont know name of the big round white device right behind the glove box. But attached to the right side of it, is an actuator. And I can feel all the clicking is coming from that. I also see the little white trap door trying to open/close when I look way up inside of that area above the big white plastic device. That is the actuator that needs to be replaced. Now I have to determine if its going to be easy to remove or not. It is kind of a tight space over there on the right side of the glove box. hmmmm At least its not buried inside the console. I will remain hopeful I can just remove and replace it without tearing out too much stuff. sx moneypit and ZoomZ like this.

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04-25-2022, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
coyoteboy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Lanarkshire Posts: 5 Drives: 370Z Manual Rep Power: 7	Did you find a solution?