RE: 2008 The ticking dash

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adammona

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

I just replaced the 3rd blend door actuator on the left side of the radio. I have owned this Impala since 2014. It had 50k miles when I bought it and it now has 122k miles. This blend door thing has been just about the only thing I dislike about this car. I have never replaced the center blend actuator which is just left of the glove box. And the actuator on the right side of the glove box I am replacing today for the 5th time. I believe these are all the same quality, I have paid $30. for one and as low as $19. I had one go out in 2 months and on average they last 6 months to a couple years. I am now retired, and the car sits more than it's driven. Put new brakes on it just before I retired, and the tires are about 50% so I think it's a waste of money to buy a new car now. The actuator on the far right doesn't seem to have a bad effect on the function of the heat and air system. But the one to the left of the radio does cause some problems when not working, not to mention the very loud ticking.

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sheila

· #2 · 3 mo ago

adammona said:
I just replaced the 3rd blend door actuator on the left side of the radio. I have owned this Impala since 2014. It had 50k miles when I bought it and it now has 122k miles. This blend door thing has been just about the only thing I dislike about this car. I have never replaced the center blend actuator which is just left of the glove box. And the actuator on the right side of the glove box I am replacing today for the 5th time. I believe these are all the same quality, I have paid $30. for one and as low as $19. I had one go out in 2 months and on average they last 6 months to a couple years. I am now retired, and the car sits more than it's driven. Put new brakes on it just before I retired, and the tires are about 50% so I think it's a waste of money to buy a new car now. The actuator on the far right doesn't seem to have a bad effect on the function of the heat and air system. But the one to the left of the radio does cause some problems when not working, not to mention the very loud ticking.

^+1. I've had to change both temp actuators (LH/RH) multiple times on my fleet, lol!

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m8841441

· #3 · 3 mo ago

Auto Repairs Can Be Quite Pricey, So Do Your Research

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Regularly check your radiator. Let the car run a couple minutes, shut your engine and open up your hood. Do not open the radiator if the car is running. Use a dipstick to check the amount of fluid in the radiator. You should also make sure to mix coolant fluid with water before you pour it into your radiator.

Know what your costs will be before handing your keys over to the mechanic. If you do not understand something, have it cleared up with the mechanic before he or she makes the repairs. You don't want any unpleasant surprises when you get your bill.

Keep accurate records of what work has been done on your car and when. Many repair shops will keep this information for you, but that only works if you see them for everything from major breakdowns to oil changes. This can help in diagnosing problems, as you can show what fixes have already been attempted.

Follow your car's tune-up schedule. Each car is different, and that means each has different needs. A tune-up schedule for one will not be the same for another. Look into your car manual for details on a proper tune-up schedule for your model. Otherwise, you could have more problems in the future.

When car problems strike, there is no need to worry. As long as you have a sufficient understanding of proper auto repair methods and techniques, you will be able to get your car back on the road in short order. Review the above information as needed, and you will always know how to handle a crisis with your vehicle.

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1954 Chevy

· #4 · 3 mo ago

I don't know what the difference was on our '08 LT and the ones that multiple people are having blend doors failing over and over again. We bought it new in Jan. '08, and it was totaled out in Nov. '14, with 150K miles on it. Never had any blend door failures. Is there a difference in the manufacturing process between the original parts and the cheaper replacement parts, maybe? Maybe, I was just lucky. I sure liked that car. Most of all, was the light gray leather interior, with dual power and heated split bench seat. A great long trip driving car.

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sheila

· #5 · 3 mo ago

1954 Chevy said:
I don't know what the difference was on our '08 LT and the ones that multiple people are having blend doors failing over and over again. We bought it new in Jan. '08, and it was totaled out in Nov. '14, with 150K miles on it. Never had any blend door failures. Is there a difference in the manufacturing process between the original parts and the cheaper replacement parts, maybe? Maybe, I was just lucky. I sure liked that car. Most of all, was the light gray leather interior, with dual power and heated split bench seat. A great long trip driving car.

Dunno...

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