Clicking Killed the Battery 2007 Chevy Impala

Clicking Killed the Battery Finding what is draining the battery can be tricky, but sometimes your ears will help you find the culprit. SureTrack community member kenscssvc had a Chevrolet Impala in their shop because the owner complained that the battery kept going dead. The charging system checked out, but while working on the vehicle they heard some clicking sounds under the dash. They posed the question to the community, and with the help of fellow community members dmckemie12 and ironnutz, they were able to resolve the issue. Auto Repair Manuals Get everything you need to diagnose and repair your car problems today. Online access to the same auto repair information the dealership uses.

Vehicle 2007 Chevrolet Impala LT 3.5L Title Battery Going Dead, Replaced A/C Control Module and Actuators Complaint Customer states that battery goes dead while vehicle is sitting Diagnostic Steps Performed/Parts Replaced Performed Charging system test and all is normal. Shortly after the test, while looking for loose wiring, a clicking noise was found and appeared to be moving throughout the dash in a cycle. The temperature control doors were clicking, attempting to move but were in fact stuck to one extreme. Scanned the HVAC system and retrieved 3 codes.  • B0223 Recirculate Position Command Circuit Actuator Stuck  • B0408 Left Air Mix Control Circuit Malfunction Actuator Stuck  • B0418 Temperature Control 2 Circuit Actuator stuck Best Answer from Community Try commanding the motors with scan tool to see if they operate. When they reach the end of their travel, the module sees the increase in amperage and turns them off. With the plastic worm gear worn off there is not enough load to raise the amperage so they continue to run. You can replace just the one that is ticking then reevaluate; not abnormal for them to set a code and still work fine. Cause Cannot command the motors – replaced 2 of the motors and still cannot command them. Internal failure of the controller causing motors to run with key removed draining battery. Correction Replaced HVAC control module and three bad mode door actuators. No more clicking noise and battery not draining with key off. Source This is a Real Fix from Mitchell 1′s new SureTrack® expert information source. These documented issues from actual shop repair orders demonstrate how SureTrack can help you correct issues that are not easily diagnosed using OEM information alone. SureTrack is currently available free in our ProDemand product.