Heya.

My 2008 V6 Mustang has been running fine for years, but unfortunately in March something went goofy and my dash has been emitting this AWFUL clicking sound every time I turn on the A/C.

So I did some searching and I found out "oh, this is my actuator." I get online, order up the part I need, and then when I finally uninstall the other one and try to slide the new bad boy in... well... it doesn't fit.

(Before I get too deep I'd like to note that it makes this sound both with and without the actuator installed / attached. I've heard similar noises on YouTube videos. Feel free to stop me here if I'm off or looking at the wrong part)

When I search online for other parts I get told "this is not the part that fits your car," but then it recommends me similar ones that are identical to the one I bought. The easiest way to tell them apart is the crank-shaft arm; the Dorman 604-232 has one, but it's not fitting.

Update: When I search for something akin to the part number I see etched on it I get this result, but I'm also told it doesn't fit: http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ford-A.../dp/B00GJJ088U

I threw some pics up online too...

New part: http://imgur.com/DodhiAK

Old part: https://i.imgur.com/BgVYjII.jpg

I'd really appreciate any help or suggestions. I'm pretty confused by this, and I feel like I'm missing something basic.

Thanks!

 

If you're going aftermarket aka "Dorman" thats your problem get a Motorcraft and be done with it. Also make sure you're getting the right actuator, blend door or temperature

 

You said it still makes the noise with or without the actuator installed? Sounds like you removed the wrong actuator. There's 3 actuators (Air Inlet, Defrost and Panel/Floor). I don't trust Amazon for recommending parts that fit. They've been wrong before in my experience. I buy most of my replacement parts at Rockauto.com. I had to replace the one under the passenger side dashboard. I felt around underneath while turning the climate controls on and off until I felt where the clicking was strongest. I heard the one on the driver's side (Panel/Floor) is the hardest one to reach but it's doable.

http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=336&viewfil...let%20Door.pdf