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Old 11-26-2013, 09:24 PM   #1
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A/C heater dash pad vents

Anyone have a good solution for the loose vents on the dash pad,(the vents wont stay in place and must point down? I am) going to do some work on the dash and want to fix the problem while I have it apart. Any one has any ideas that have worked?
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Old 11-26-2013, 09:43 PM   #2
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Re: A/C heater dash pad vents

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Anyone have a good solution for the loose vents on the dash pad,(the vents wont stay in place and must point down? I am) going to do some work on the dash and want to fix the problem while I have it apart. Any one has any ideas that have worked?
i have allways just used a old folded up napkins... but yea i would like to see other ideals they are a pia.. its kinda like the vent windows too they are noisy i useally use silicone to seal them up or use a quarter to tighten up the vent handle
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Old 11-26-2013, 10:45 PM   #3
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Re: A/C heater dash pad vents

Yea I would like to find a more permanent fix if possible, instead of springing for new ones.
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Old 11-26-2013, 11:05 PM   #4
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Re: A/C heater dash pad vents

not sure if a heat gun would work?
i've heated some dash plastics to prevent "brittle" splits
slight pressure hold tab out ,till softened
or maybe heat from soldering gun,not sure if a lighter would be enough
let cool and check?
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Old 11-26-2013, 11:13 PM   #5
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Re: A/C heater dash pad vents

There is actually a little pad of sticky foam that adds pressure to the sides I believe. I did my 87 camaro with a bit of sticky foam weatherstripping trimmed down. Works very well. Next time I pull my dash pad I will do these as well.
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Old 11-27-2013, 12:03 AM   #6
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There is actually a little pad of sticky foam that adds pressure to the sides I believe. I did my 87 camaro with a bit of sticky foam weatherstripping trimmed down. Works very well. Next time I pull my dash pad I will do these as well.
Great idea.
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Old 11-26-2013, 11:26 PM   #7
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Re: A/C heater dash pad vents

I thought it was more of a sticky-backed felt or dense fabric that was on them originally. If you've got it apart, now is a perfect time to experiment with different materials.
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Old 11-27-2013, 01:52 PM   #8
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Re: A/C heater dash pad vents

I used the fuzzy side of a piece of black velcro..Creates just the right amount of friction to keep them right where you want them...
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Old 11-27-2013, 08:01 PM   #9
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Re: A/C heater dash pad vents

I think I will try that first^^^ Thanks
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