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I think I found a possible “fix” for the whistling noise that comes from the AC when recirculation is on. I quote “fix” because it gets rid of the whistling at the possible sake of not creating a perfect seal (when recirc is on).
What to buy:
- Foam strip from Home Depot. I like this one because the foam is super soft and conforms to varying pressure on it:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/M-D-Bui...e-Weatherseal-for-Uneven-Gaps-03110/313961254
Steps:
1. Set AC on like this. Level 1, recirculation OFF.
2. Enable camp mode, so the AC stays on, while you’re outside of the car.
3. Open the hood and take off the plastic panel to reveal the air filter.
4. Lift up air intake plastic cover and take out the air filter. Then, place the air filter holder frame back in its place. Should look like this:
5. Careful here. Cut out strips of the foam, and stick them into the three sides as shown in red here. There will be a plastic ridge. The picture shows the results after I’ve placed the foam. Try to be clean and not have any sticky backside of the foam exposed
The AC fan is adjacent. Be careful of your fingers!
6. Go back into the car, and turn recirculation ON. You should notice the plastic piece rotate to close the vent from the outside. This is just an FYI.
7. Put air filter back, vent plastic in its place, and cover back.
This got rid of the whistling noise for me! So relieved!
What to buy:
- Foam strip from Home Depot. I like this one because the foam is super soft and conforms to varying pressure on it:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/M-D-Bui...e-Weatherseal-for-Uneven-Gaps-03110/313961254
Steps:
1. Set AC on like this. Level 1, recirculation OFF.
2. Enable camp mode, so the AC stays on, while you’re outside of the car.
3. Open the hood and take off the plastic panel to reveal the air filter.
4. Lift up air intake plastic cover and take out the air filter. Then, place the air filter holder frame back in its place. Should look like this:
5. Careful here. Cut out strips of the foam, and stick them into the three sides as shown in red here. There will be a plastic ridge. The picture shows the results after I’ve placed the foam. Try to be clean and not have any sticky backside of the foam exposed
The AC fan is adjacent. Be careful of your fingers!
6. Go back into the car, and turn recirculation ON. You should notice the plastic piece rotate to close the vent from the outside. This is just an FYI.
7. Put air filter back, vent plastic in its place, and cover back.
This got rid of the whistling noise for me! So relieved!
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