Dash adjustable air vent . wont stay open in position...have you fixed it?

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lexicon
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Dash adjustable air vent . wont stay open in position...have you fixed it?

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I've searched and could not find any answers...The round adjustable vents on the front dash that direct air in any direction will only stay full open or closed, it will no longer stay in a partial open position....have any of you fixed this problem?
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cptnsolo77
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Re: Dash adjustable air vent . wont stay open in position...have you fixed it?

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This might sound CRAZY, but I used CRAZY glue :lol: but hear me out. I put a SMALL dab on the pivot points of the vent, then immediately start wiggling the vent until it feels still stiff, but not to the point where its glued/fixed in one spot. The key is to not let the glue dry with the vent in a fixed position. What happens is that when the glue dries IT takes up the small gap in the pivot point and makes it stiff but still allows you move/adjustment of the vent. If you cant reach the area get yourself a paper clip, bend it straight and put a dab of glue onto the paper clip and drop a dab of glue onto the pivot points. A toothpick might work too. Hope that helps ! I accidently came across this fixing my wifes makeup mirror.
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lexicon
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Re: Dash adjustable air vent . wont stay open in position...have you fixed it?

Post by lexicon »

Are you saying you tried it on the Vibe vents and it worked?
If so, how long has it been?
Did you have to remove the dash to access the pivot points?

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Re: Dash adjustable air vent . wont stay open in position...have you fixed it?

Post by cptnsolo77 »

Yes it worked on the Vibe. No I did not have to remove the dash to access the pivot points. Its been about 2 years ? Maybe ?? If you dont feel comfortable with it I dont advise doing it. Crazy glue can be messy. There was a disclaimer :lol:
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
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