Weird buzzing and rattling sound when I turn on the AC?

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Just noticed this strange buzzing and rattling sound when I turn the AC on. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Maybe you’ve been chewing on your shifter too much? :joy:

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True said:
Maybe you’ve been chewing on your shifter too much? :joy:

Haha, the shifter was already peeling when I got the car, and it’s only gotten worse over time! :joy:

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Bao said:

True said:
Maybe you’ve been chewing on your shifter too much? :joy:

Haha, the shifter was already peeling when I got the car, and it’s only gotten worse over time! :joy:

Just get a new one for like $20. I couldn’t stand the sticky feel on mine, so I replaced it.

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Bao said:

True said:
Maybe you’ve been chewing on your shifter too much? :joy:

Haha, the shifter was already peeling when I got the car, and it’s only gotten worse over time! :joy:

That material is super sensitive! Mine got all scratched up just from resting the trim panel on it while working on the radio.

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Try taking out the cabin air filter to see if there’s anything strange in there.

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Sam said:
Try taking out the cabin air filter to see if there’s anything strange in there.

Thanks! I’ll definitely check that out.

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Bao said:

Sam said:
Try taking out the cabin air filter to see if there’s anything strange in there.

Thanks! I’ll definitely check that out.

While you’re at it, maybe replace it with a coconut carbon one. It smells nice!

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@Sam
Wait, there are coconut-scented cabin filters?

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Rowan said:
@Sam
Wait, there are coconut-scented cabin filters?

Yep! ATP makes them with coconut carbon. Other brands have carbon options too if you want a fresh smell.

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Do you have acidic hands or something? That shifter wear is intense!

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Mal said:
Do you have acidic hands or something? That shifter wear is intense!

Some lotions can actually dissolve certain plastics. It’s probably due to the oils in them.

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Blame it on the dog. :wink:

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Could be a piece of paper or something that fell out of the glove compartment and got into the blower motor. Start there. Good luck! :+1:

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I had a similar issue in my old Ford. After getting a new cabin filter, the fans sounded overworked for a week but eventually settled down. It never happened again.