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      01-26-2020, 08:00 PM   #23
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I lost the little spring/rod connection between the flap and the actuator . It makes the most annoying, loud, embarrassing rattle you can imagine. It can be heard IN THE CAR at highway speeds with windows up. I opted to just use a touch of JB weld to hold the flap in the open position and stop the rattle which was closely resembling a complete full length exhaust heat shield with 3 bolts all a quarter turn tight!!!
Most embarrassing loud rattle EVER.....
Been good ever since .
I have the same problem! Can you advise me in more detail what you did to fix the issue without having to full on buy a new actuator! Thanks.
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      02-22-2020, 11:55 PM   #24
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I have the same problem! Can you advise me in more detail what you did to fix the issue without having to full on buy a new actuator! Thanks.
The replacement fixing bow (the metal horseshoe shaped slip) is like a $10 piece and not difficult the replace. There are videos on YouTube.
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