Clicking noise,how to access air vents

[wazevan]

Hi,
Noticed today a clicking coming from the front centre console.First i thought it was the cd player.on closer inspection it was coming from the 3 round vents.When i change the flow direction,it makes a sound like clucking,mis alinement.I used a torch and can see the flaps miving but they juddering.is there any easy access or any way i can lubrucate them.Its fine niw but concerned it coukd get worse.Thanks

[SirDavidAlhambra]

Could you spray a bit of silicone lubricant down there? I find that silicone lubricant is excellent for stopping plastic catching and sticking against plastic

[wazevan]

Ive used silcone spray on dashboard to stop sqeeks in past,but not to sure if its safe to spray inside of vent

[SirDavidAlhambra]

Good point, could you call the number on the back of the can and I expect they will have a technical helpline who will be able to confirm (maybe look at a can in the shop and call before buying).. fingers crossed

[johnnyroper]

It will be fine using silicone spray on the vents as they are only plastic.

[wazevan]

Hi all,i used spray but the bloody sstraw shoot off and went into vents . So now im trying to find out if i can just tske the vents iff without dismantkeing the dash.i can see straw  but cannit hook it.

[SirDavidAlhambra]

Could you fish the straw out by sticking a coat hanger wrapped with sellotape (sticky side on the outside) to try and stick on to it so you can pull it back out

[wazevan]

Thwe bloody thing has now  dropped inside .Tryed to hook but i knicked it and it disapeared.On a plus side no sweaking.Just dont know wot to do

[SirDavidAlhambra]

I wonder if it would harm to just leave it there