click click noise when turning right and heater on

[Bigmanmike.]

i have my heater and I turn right it makes a very loud clicking noise. i turn the heater off it stops lol.
i turn the heater back on a round about it makes a huge clicking noise behind glove box.

it constantly does it on a straight but can really hear it turning right on a round about the most. then something triggers it about 30 mins of driving and clicks loud all the time but not as loud as turning right.
I've tried turning up and down heater dials no change and fan speed but obviously the fan speed drowns it out its driving me bonkers.
i think its the actuator but why would it get louder turning right? all the noise is coming from behind glove box

[magpie215]

Had something similar on an old car of mine....a chocolate bar wrapper had somehow made its way down the vents(children) and was rubbing on the fan vanes.

After removing the fan unit it was immediately obvious what the noise was.

[GreenV8S]

If the sensitivity to steering input varies with roadspeed then it is most likely an inertial effect. The suggestion of something loose moving around in the fan housing would fit the symptoms. If the heater flaps are vacuum operated it might also be a sign that one of the vac lines is leaking, perhaps brought on by physical movement under cornering loads.

[Bigmanmike.]

it sounds like a fan when i turn the fan on i hear it slowly starting up then clicking fast.
when i turn it off i hear it slowly turning off. it sounds electrical

[Bigmanmike.]

ok dealer says they cleaned the pollen filter didn't fix it. the blower motor looks super easy to take off but this clip does it pull off? or is there a latch?

[magpie215]

Bigmanmike. said:

ok dealer says they cleaned the pollen filter didn't fix it. the blower motor looks super easy to take off but this clip does it pull off? or is there a latch?

That's the power supply plug it will almost certainly have a latch

[Bigmanmike.]

do u know where the latch is ? Once plug is undone i can see inside it. do u recommend disconnecting the battery? some people say no some forums say yes

Edited by Bigmanmike. on Saturday 30th January 14:20

[magpie215]

Sorry dont know the catch position have a good look it should be fairly obvious.

Me personally I wouldnt bother disconnecting the battery for that plug as long as the ignition is off.

[Bigmanmike.]

ok took it out looks immaculate tipped it upside down. checked for leaves or twigs near pollen filter nothing! put it back in was silent for 30 mins on the motorway then i turned right and it comes back. must be a bearing?

[Bigmanmike.]

this is the noise i get at 20 seconds

Edited by Bigmanmike. on Sunday 31st January 07:52

[GreenV8S]

That isn't what I'd describe as a clicking noise - it sounds more like a squeaky bearing to me. Can you get close enough to the bearing to get a little spray oil in there?

[Bigmanmike.]

GreenV8S said:

That isn't what I'd describe as a clicking noise - it sounds more like a squeaky bearing to me. Can you get close enough to the bearing to get a little spray oil in there?

yes but when i turn its so loud and hard it sounds like clicking.
when I'm driving straight it sounds like a bird lol. would this be covered under warranty?
i took it to the dealer the sun was out n didn't do it maybe was unlucky

Edited by Bigmanmike. on Sunday 31st January 07:58

[GreenV8S]

Bigmanmike. said:

when i turn its so loud and hard it sounds like clicking.

I'm only commenting on what I heard. That sounds like a squeaky bearing to me. Motors like this would typically use scintered self lubricating bearings but if they're suffering from damp or any contamination that might not be enough.

[Bigmanmike.]

i bought it 2nd hand and a 66 plate. its a kia ceed so still has warranty old owner maybe left it sitting alot cuz coronavirus. glow plugs were gone too at 40000 miles maybe shorted cuz damp?
car is very good condition no major rust.

[Bigmanmike.]

how long do these bearing go on for before they become super loud all the time or seize?
i remember i had a bike with bad bearings and the pedal seized lol