Small motor type thing making noise

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    Hi can any one please guide this encircled thing adjacent to ac filter is creating noise what is this pully type thing and what is the solution.
     

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    Not seeing anything encircled. Guessing this?

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    That is some serious dust.......maybe the selector door actuator squeaking?
     
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    Yes the motor operating this was out of order and replaced today problem fixed..
     
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    congrats!(y)
     
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    I just bought a '12 plug-in that regularly, and seemingly randomly, cycles the sound of an "electrical servo" performing some function. The sound seems to be emanating from behind the glove box.
    After viewing your post, I'm wondering if that describes your (resolved) issue?
    Thanks!
     
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    funny, we never got an answer as to what motor.

    you have the hvac fan below the cabin filter behind the glove box. could be some debris in it. turn it on and off, and change the speed and see if it changes.

    there is also a buzzing sound from the dash when you open the drivers door, and at times when you step on the brake. that's the brake accumulator, normal.
     
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    Thanks, Bisco: I was about to ask OP precisely what part they replaced, too!

    And I'll monitor whether the "servo noise" cycles with braking.
    Thanks!
     
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    Actually motor controlling AC air flow was making noise.
     
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    thanks! so that is the fan under the filter.
     
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    It was motor controlling ac air direction which was making unusual noise
     
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    ah, sound like a ventilation door motor
     
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    I think this is it. Mine is a little squeaky at times

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