A/C Vent loose - TundraTalk.net

dford8 · 08-31-2007, 08:57 AM

Hi,

I traded out of my 05 Tundra Dbl Cab for an 07 Dbl cab a couple of days ago so I am still in the honeymoon stage with a mixture of separation anxiety!!

I really loved my old truck but the rebate and the power of the new Tundra won me over, a few beers didn't hurt either!!

I noticed that the a/c vent to the right of the panel keeps pointing up and is too loose to maintain the height position it is adjusted too. Anyone else have this problem? I have bucket seats without Nav or a lot of the add-on options.

I know I can bring it to the dealer as a warranty repair but I try to avoid giving them the opportunity to screw something up.

Any thoughts?
Thanks

tundratom · 08-31-2007, 10:02 AM

im having the same problem, but with the vent just to the left of the stereo. my dealer said they are redesigning them. I've heard of other people having the same problem also.

dford8 · 08-31-2007, 10:11 AM

Hmmm, I guess this is one of those "new-design" problems. I usually avoid the first year new or redesigned models but felt safe with Toyota.

Bartgolfs · 08-31-2007, 11:19 AM

I'm having the same problem with the vent that's on the driver's right side next to the stereo as well. All the other vents are fine, but this one will be pointed at the ceiling within a couple of minutes of adjusting it.

Luckily, it's the only problem I've had so far.

Jay_dash · 08-31-2007, 01:04 PM

I have the same problem with the vent to the left of the stereo as well. It is annoying, I can not get it to stay in one place. Anybody take it in?

dford8 · 08-31-2007, 01:20 PM

Well, I came up with a somewhat pathetic patch just to keep the vent where I want it. I'll either pretty this one up or come up with something better in the future.

I just took an electrical alligator clip, aka roach clip for those of you from the 60's

, and wrapped the knarled ends with elctrical tape so it would not damage the plastic.

It worked fine on the way back to work it just looks like crap in a 2 day old truck!! I'm gonna call the deal now and see what they say.

TX Tundra 07 · 08-31-2007, 04:38 PM

Mine too...wish their was a fix for it. I may have to go the route of the alligator clip temporarily.

dford8 · 08-31-2007, 05:58 PM

I called the Dealer and the Service Rep said that he has seen it before but not a lot, I wonder how many is a lot??? Anyway, he said to bring it in and they would order the part.

I'm not thrilled with having them pull the panel apart since I don't want to create any rattles or squeaks. Oh well, I'm gonna see if I can come up with a better temporary solution to the alligator clip.

JackMS · 08-31-2007, 08:38 PM

Mine does it too. Got it 7 days ago. Very annoying.

dascrow · 09-01-2007, 07:53 AM

+1 for me! Haven't checked with my dealer yet..

dbdolan · 09-01-2007, 11:30 AM

Same for me, it friggin' drives me crazy. I only seem to notice it wandering up when I have the air on full blast.

jweaver4 · 09-01-2007, 07:44 PM

My dealer (Texas Toyota) replaced mine twice. Same problem each time. I've tried to reduce the flow by closing the supply and that helps somewhat. I think i will wait a few months and see if they have a fix for this vent. All others hold their position. You're right, very annoying. I have a DC Limited 5.7 and this is the olny problem I've found.

jc534a · 09-06-2007, 03:47 PM

I had this problem on my CRWMX Limited and the dealership that I took it too in Arlington, Tx said that they had replaced over 50 of them so far. It seems to be a pretty big problem. they cannot just order the vent, the entire dash has to be ordered. My dealership just removed the old vent and replaced with new vent assembly and gave me the rest of the new dash for future parts. This problem is bad enough that the dash panels were on back order for two weeks at the time that I took mine in.

2002C5blk · 10-31-2007, 12:05 AM

I had the same problem. Took it to the dealer and he "fixed" it. Then it was so tight you couldn't move it. Took it back again, now it is "acceptable" but could be better. Now my E-flasher doesn't work. Tired of having my dash removed.

happydayz · 10-31-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2002C5blk

I had the same problem. Took it to the dealer and he "fixed" it. Then it was so tight you couldn't move it. Took it back again, now it is "acceptable" but could be better. Now my E-flasher doesn't work. Tired of having my dash removed.

I hear ya on the dash removal! Mine has been apart 3 times(vibration/rattle) and it's still not right-3 strikes and their(DEALER) out. It shows that it's been removed and the noise/rattle is still there, plus a new plastic rubbing sound that I assume is from the warranty radio install. Anyway, I hope you get some satifaction because I haven't so far.

08-31-2007, 08:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
dford8 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 36	A/C Vent loose Hi, I traded out of my 05 Tundra Dbl Cab for an 07 Dbl cab a couple of days ago so I am still in the honeymoon stage with a mixture of separation anxiety!! I really loved my old truck but the rebate and the power of the new Tundra won me over, a few beers didn't hurt either!! I noticed that the a/c vent to the right of the panel keeps pointing up and is too loose to maintain the height position it is adjusted too. Anyone else have this problem? I have bucket seats without Nav or a lot of the add-on options. I know I can bring it to the dealer as a warranty repair but I try to avoid giving them the opportunity to screw something up. Any thoughts? Thanks __________________ dford8 07 Black Tundra Double Cab SR5 2wd, sport package, bucket seats and drivers side woody!

08-31-2007, 10:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
dford8 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 36	Hmmm, I guess this is one of those "new-design" problems. I usually avoid the first year new or redesigned models but felt safe with Toyota. __________________ dford8 07 Black Tundra Double Cab SR5 2wd, sport package, bucket seats and drivers side woody!

08-31-2007, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bartgolfs Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 84	I'm having the same problem with the vent that's on the driver's right side next to the stereo as well. All the other vents are fine, but this one will be pointed at the ceiling within a couple of minutes of adjusting it. Luckily, it's the only problem I've had so far. __________________ 2007 Tundra CrewMax Limited 4x4/TRD, Nautical Blue Metallic, 5.7L, CK, MG, NV, RL, SO, SR, CT, C9, RB, 37 (TRD Ex), 7T (bed extender), Line-X bedliner, X-Pel clear bra, tinted front windows, A.R.E. Z-series cap, Toyota bug deflector. 2007 FJ Cruiser AWD, Black Cherry

08-31-2007, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
dford8 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 36	Well, I came up with a somewhat pathetic patch just to keep the vent where I want it. I'll either pretty this one up or come up with something better in the future. I just took an electrical alligator clip, aka roach clip for those of you from the 60's , and wrapped the knarled ends with elctrical tape so it would not damage the plastic. It worked fine on the way back to work it just looks like crap in a 2 day old truck!! I'm gonna call the deal now and see what they say. __________________ dford8 07 Black Tundra Double Cab SR5 2wd, sport package, bucket seats and drivers side woody!

08-31-2007, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
dford8 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 36	I called the Dealer and the Service Rep said that he has seen it before but not a lot, I wonder how many is a lot??? Anyway, he said to bring it in and they would order the part. I'm not thrilled with having them pull the panel apart since I don't want to create any rattles or squeaks. Oh well, I'm gonna see if I can come up with a better temporary solution to the alligator clip. __________________ dford8 07 Black Tundra Double Cab SR5 2wd, sport package, bucket seats and drivers side woody!

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08-31-2007, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
tundratom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: az Posts: 302	im having the same problem, but with the vent just to the left of the stereo. my dealer said they are redesigning them. I've heard of other people having the same problem also.

08-31-2007, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jay_dash Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SO. CAL Posts: 19	I have the same problem with the vent to the left of the stereo as well. It is annoying, I can not get it to stay in one place. Anybody take it in?

08-31-2007, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
TX Tundra 07 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 84	Mine too...wish their was a fix for it. I may have to go the route of the alligator clip temporarily.

08-31-2007, 08:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
JackMS Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 64	Mine does it too. Got it 7 days ago. Very annoying. __________________ 2007 Tundra D/C Ltd 4wd 2005 Tundra D/C SR5 2wd 2004 Sequoia SR5 2wd

09-01-2007, 07:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
dascrow Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 785	+1 for me! Haven't checked with my dealer yet..

09-01-2007, 11:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
dbdolan Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 249	Same for me, it friggin' drives me crazy. I only seem to notice it wandering up when I have the air on full blast. __________________ Bryan Tomball/Spring, Texas 2007 Toyota Tundra/DC/5.7L/Sport/Texas Edition/Back and Black/Volant CAI 2002 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L/Black 1995 Toyota 4runner 3.0L/Dark Grey -Sold 2005 Kawasaki KLR 650 A19 Dual Sport bike/BedLiner Black

09-01-2007, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
jweaver4 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	My dealer (Texas Toyota) replaced mine twice. Same problem each time. I've tried to reduce the flow by closing the supply and that helps somewhat. I think i will wait a few months and see if they have a fix for this vent. All others hold their position. You're right, very annoying. I have a DC Limited 5.7 and this is the olny problem I've found.

09-06-2007, 03:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
jc534a Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 11	I had this problem on my CRWMX Limited and the dealership that I took it too in Arlington, Tx said that they had replaced over 50 of them so far. It seems to be a pretty big problem. they cannot just order the vent, the entire dash has to be ordered. My dealership just removed the old vent and replaced with new vent assembly and gave me the rest of the new dash for future parts. This problem is bad enough that the dash panels were on back order for two weeks at the time that I took mine in. __________________ 07 Tundra 4x2 CrewMax 5.7 Ltd, JBL Nav, Tow Package, Leather, 20" Chr Wheels 1931 Ford Vicky 1939 Mercury Conv.

10-31-2007, 12:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
2002C5blk Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 4	I had the same problem. Took it to the dealer and he "fixed" it. Then it was so tight you couldn't move it. Took it back again, now it is "acceptable" but could be better. Now my E-flasher doesn't work. Tired of having my dash removed.

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