re: Dreaded click of death?

[Carl Prochilo <Carl_Prochilo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rex, There is a write-up of this in the Alfa tech notes.  My car has a
similar problem, except the clicking is present only with the climate
control in off the off position.  I can can use the controls to direct
air properly to any setting, except that in sub-freezing temps here in
the Hudson Valley, I have NO HEAT!!!  I plan to bring the car to one of
the authorized Alfa shops to get it looked at because I know the stepper
motor is shot anyway and it is not an easy DIY fix.

Carl P.
1991 164B

Rex Chalmers wrote:
> Greetings Alfisti,
> 
> I was starting my wife's pristine 164 this morning and as I was letting it
> warm up, I heard an odd, faint, slow (like the speed of your heart beating),
> click coming from the ventilation system.  The system works fine but this
> click is always present, system on auto, on econ, or off. I've heard other
> 164s with a loud rapid clicking that turned out to be a stepper motor's
> ominous "click of death".  Is this as stepper motor signaling it's impending
> demise or am I being paranoid?  Any sugestions?  Is there a web page that
> provides instruction in replacement, diagnosis, et al?  Any help, or
> condolence would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rex

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