Draft through driver's side vent

doitdubdoitdub familEE
in Electronics, Fueling & Air Conditioning
Hey guys,
I've noticed while driving, I've got a breeze coming through my driver's side vent. The one that you can move the knob to either let fresh air in or not. I've noticed it doesn't change whether it's open or closed. That is the only place I feel the draft...but being winter, I'm tired of it already. Anyone have any ideas of what's going on here?

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  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    Try turning the heat temp to the RED zone & see if the draft warms up?
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    SiWagon wrote:
    Try turning the heat temp to the RED zone & see if the draft warms up?
    Yeah it didn't change when I turned the heat way up or not.

    Heat off: draft from outside
    Heat on any setting to windshield or feet (not coming out of vents): draft from outside
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    That lever controls a cable-actuated flap. Is the cable hooked up?
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    bam-bam wrote:
    That lever controls a cable-actuated flap. Is the cable hooked up?
    I can hear something move when I move the lever, but I don't know. I guess I need to get under there and check.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    You should hear a solid thump as the damper closes- it sounds a lot like the fresh/recirc door does.
  • Eagle BeagleEagle Beagle familEE
    The one that you can move the knob to either let fresh air in or not
    if its cold outside...instantly you
    notice the difference with heated air(knob left) or air from the outside (knob right)...
    it that's not the case...happy hunting...

    it applies to the passenger vent also...
    not dual front middle vents...

    so the draft...
    is something else...
    like Bam says...

    and you'r sure the fanswitch
    equals zero...

    :mrgreen:
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    This is a good tip to try as a starting point EXCEPT in step leave the fan switch OFF & let the engine warm a bit depend on how cold it's outside.As long as there's warm air entering.:+++SiWagon TIP: QUICK Winter Warming & Defogging

    If after that you get a cold draft,then something is broke.
  • quartersquarters Council Member
    mine does the same thing, i have gone so far as to block it off. has done it the 7 years i've owned the vehicle.

    here's a little tip, if you want more airflow to the feet, you can plug the vents under the seats. there are little vents that blow underneath the seats for the rear, i plugged them to get more airflow up front.
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    ^ Good to know.
  • Eagle BeagleEagle Beagle familEE
    Yes, free snowboots for everybody in the rear !!!

    hahaha



    :mrgreen:
  • ColeCole Wagonist
    Just picked up an RT with the same problem. I am gonna try and figure it out and if I find out what was wrong I will let you guys know.
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    SiWagon wrote:
    This is a good starting point EXCEPT leave the fan switch OFF & the engine warm :+++SiWagon TIP: QUICK Winter Warming & Defogging

    If after that you get a cold draft,then something is broke.
  • ColeCole Wagonist
    Yea, I read that. I am gonna try and figure what is broken because no mater what you do there is a constant draft......
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    I had this problem when i first got my RTi.

    There is a combination of switches that makes it stop but i have no idea what they are now, too long ago.
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    It's just too much of a PIA to take the dash out (which to get to it, I'm pretty sure you'd have to), so I haven't messed with it. Let us know what you find out, Cole.
  • ColeCole Wagonist
    It wont be any time soon, but I need to swap some things under the dash anyways so while i'm under there I will take a look. I'll keep you guys posted.
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    Haydz wrote:
    I had this problem when i first got my RTi.

    There is a combination of switches that makes it stop but i have no idea what they are now, too long ago.

    My 56i does the same thing, I just ignore it and aim the air towards the window
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    But then it drafts on your right hand! :lol:
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    Found the problem...at least I think. This is from my parts wagon, while I was removing the manual pedal assembly, I decided to take a look. This vent was in working order and here's what I saw...
    60.jpg

    This cable probably comes unhooked for some reason and just needs reattached.
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    YES!

    Holy crap i remember that now. One day i was down there and saw it unhooked and i just put it back on.
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    Well unfortunately I think mine's unhooked on the lever side you move on the dash. I got under there today and it's hooked up to the loop. I just manually closed it underneath, and will leave it closed.
  • slipscreenslipscreen Wagonist
    so, i guess my request for the pedal assembly helped you figure this out.
    glad to be of assistance... :mrgreen:
    dave
    doitdub wrote:
    Found the problem...at least I think. This is from my parts wagon, while I was removing the manual pedal assembly, I decided to take a look. This vent was in working order and here's what I saw...
    60.jpg

    This cable probably comes unhooked for some reason and just needs reattached.
  • doitdubdoitdub familEE
    That's correct... haha
  • SteelStrokeSteelStroke Wagonist
    Hey man..at least u got it fixed! Thx for the pics..if/when mine does the same I will know where to look!
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