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3Horns · 02-20-2008, 11:19 PM

Has anyone else had a problem with the a/c vent just to the right of the steering wheel? Mine just won't seem to stay in place. It always moves to the upward position after I align it with my face. It just won't stay in place. The dealer looked at it but still couldn't fix it. As they put it, "Could not duplicate the problem." Therefore they did nothing to fix it.

Anyone else with this problem? Solutions other than wedging a folded piece of paper to hold it in place?

3Horns

kng131 · 02-21-2008, 12:49 AM

Yeah, this problem has been reported here on the site before, and I experience it occasionally as well. The ones that have had this fixed at the dealer didn't sound like it really took care of it...

Codiac · 02-21-2008, 01:06 PM

Yep...known problem but I don't think there is a good cure for it yet. Not all of them do it.

dbdolan · 02-21-2008, 02:46 PM

The dealers now have a fix, at least mine did. They are installing a felt kit on the 2 center a/c vents. It took care of my floppy vent, the dealer also replaced my clock/mpg display due to some of them loosing time. I didn't have that problem but they replaced it anyway while they had the dash apart. I had really just brought it in to have the stereo replaced due to the volume control acting up a couple of times but they killed 3 birds with one stone.

kng131 · 02-21-2008, 08:43 PM

Did they have to remove the dash to fix the vents?

Mickey · 02-21-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Codiac

Yep...known problem but I don't think there is a good cure for it yet. Not all of them do it.

A little dust and a mist of water did the trick. Made it a little thick around the moving parts so now it's a little stiffer to move.

dbdolan · 02-21-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kng131

Did they have to remove the dash to fix the vents?

I am not sure since they were replacing all the other stuff.

Edit: When I think back it seems like I recall they had to remove it to get to them. Or at least the service guy was acting like they had to because he was saying it takes like 3 hours to fix them. They pretty much had my truck all day, I also had them activate my alarm, turn of the beep noise when locking and unlocking the doors and set the remote to unlock all 4 doors with only one touch of the unlock button.

Mickey · 02-24-2008, 08:26 AM

Actually I had the same problem in the begining. After a month it quit doing it so I never brought it in to fix it.

02-20-2008, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
3Horns Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30	Problems with a/c vent Has anyone else had a problem with the a/c vent just to the right of the steering wheel? Mine just won't seem to stay in place. It always moves to the upward position after I align it with my face. It just won't stay in place. The dealer looked at it but still couldn't fix it. As they put it, "Could not duplicate the problem." Therefore they did nothing to fix it. Anyone else with this problem? Solutions other than wedging a folded piece of paper to hold it in place? 3Horns

02-21-2008, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-21-2008, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Codiac Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 1,048	Yep...known problem but I don't think there is a good cure for it yet. Not all of them do it. __________________ 08 Double Cab SR5 5.7 4x4 TRD Pyrite Mica IBTO Mods: Tinted Windows Hurst Shifter Kobalt Narrow Over Rail Tool Box Under Seat Storage Box Toyota Bed Mat Trailer Brake Conroller

02-21-2008, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
dbdolan Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 237	The dealers now have a fix, at least mine did. They are installing a felt kit on the 2 center a/c vents. It took care of my floppy vent, the dealer also replaced my clock/mpg display due to some of them loosing time. I didn't have that problem but they replaced it anyway while they had the dash apart. I had really just brought it in to have the stereo replaced due to the volume control acting up a couple of times but they killed 3 birds with one stone. __________________ 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

02-21-2008, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
kng131 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 49	Did they have to remove the dash to fix the vents? __________________ 2007 Tundra Crewmax SR5 5.7 V8 Remote Start Tow Mirrors Bed Rug TRD Dual Exhaust Upgraded Speakers

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02-24-2008, 08:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 5,418	Actually I had the same problem in the begining. After a month it quit doing it so I never brought it in to fix it.

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