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George Schneider Posted on Feb 13, 2014

AC/Heating unit has died in the winter.

I don't know what the problem is, but when i play with the dials controlling the temperature, the level of the fan, and the position of where the air blows, you can faintly hearing clicking or other small noises coming from in behind the console. Any suggestions?

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This clicking sound may be more evident now that you are aware of a problem ? You may have a bad plenum actuator switch . It is mounted on the side of duct work and they will make a loud click sound

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SOURCE: 2004 Chevy Suburban Temperature Control Issue

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