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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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AC Vents Drooping

Has anyone else had this problem? Two of my AC vents end up pointing to the floor 10 minutes after adjusting them. Is there a quick solution. I thought about sliding a dime in between the vent and outside vent wall.

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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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I absolutely have that problem, of course the 2 vents are the driver side ones. I am going to go to the dealer one of these days and have them replace them. It is annoying!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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How about sticking some little adhesive felt pads in there?

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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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the first series of Miata (NA) was known for 'drooping ball vents' and the easiest fix was to apply some black electrical tape around the outside of the ball - this would provide a little more thickness and was invisible.

Roll the vent all the way down and put a strip at the top - roll all the way up and put a piece on the bottom . . . youcan even double up if necessary. Mine never got SO loose that there would have been enough room for some adhesive felt but if I DID need so much thickness I'd try it . . .
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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I put a 1/4" by 1" piece of black felt, with an adhesive backing, on the underside of my AC vents and it worked great. Took about 2 minutues, and they still move, but stay where they are supposed to. Fixed!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rans09vert
I put a 1/4" by 1" piece of black felt, with an adhesive backing, on the underside of my AC vents and it worked great. Took about 2 minutues, and they still move, but stay where they are supposed to. Fixed!
Thanks I will give it a try
 
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