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Old 09-16-2009 | 11:19 PM
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I have a sound, that sounds like a frog or cricket somewhere behind the dash / radio / Climate control.

Ignition must be on, but not necessarily running. Turned off climate control too see if it was a fan noise, no change. Its not repetitive, very random sequence of sounds.
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Old 09-16-2009 | 11:39 PM
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Fan blower motor would be my guess. The bearing is wearing out. I haven't changed mine, but I understand that it is a relatively simple and inexpensive DIY project.
Old 09-17-2009 | 12:01 AM
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seems to do it well after I turn off blower fans. Unless one runs all the time
Old 09-17-2009 | 12:49 AM
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I have a sound, that sounds like a frog or cricket somewhere behind the dash / radio / Climate control.
Sounds like A/C servo motors to me. They do sound like a frog now that you mention it. Is the car under warranty? If not, you have to decide if spending ohhhh at least $500 plus is worth it to kill that damn frog(s). The servo motors creak/moan... rrrrrribit. A total of 5 frogs can make this noise, drivers side of hvac unit, just above your left leg!

Fan blower motor would be my guess. The bearing is wearing out. I haven't changed mine, but I understand that it is a relatively simple and inexpensive DIY project
The blower motors are starting to fail as of late, they are more of a chirping noise, and yes they are very easy to change out.
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Frog sounds? Behind the dash?

That's normal.
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Timely thread... my P!g is starting to chirp
Old 09-17-2009 | 06:55 AM
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happens when the season changes and the system is trying to find the right temp. Normal, but bad design
Old 09-17-2009 | 10:41 AM
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Have they come up with a new bad design fix yet?
Old 09-17-2009 | 10:47 AM
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I dont know I will ask at rthe VW desk hahaha
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Oh Snap!
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We need a few sound clips here to compare the frog noise to the chirping noise. I hear an occasional high-pitched "groan" from behind the dash, which I thought was the servo motors...
Old 09-17-2009 | 12:21 PM
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Mine is 'crickets' for sure it's a chirp not a croak. Occasionally comes then goes. 2006 model year.
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Now I feel left out...no frogs or crickets in mine...is something wrong?
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hahahahaha the curse on you aaahhahahahahaha
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Another possibility is Larry reaching out from beyond the grave and using the center dash speaker to generate these sounds.....just saying.



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