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How do I know if my flap motor works?

gzoller

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Location
Dallas
Car(s)
2016 GTI
I just replaced the flap motor in my 2016 GTI. Thats the little motor behind the glovebox that goes “click click click” loudly when it dies. Replacing it requires an extra wrist joint to contort back there, but... new unit is in! I turn on my car and the clicking is gone, yay! But before closing everything up I decide to watch the flap (I removed the cabin filter). I fiddled with different climate/vent settings but never saw the flap move or heard any motor noises. When is it supposed to move (what settings)? I want to make sure something isn’t stuck and not burning out the motor I just installed. (No noises/buzzing from it tho)
 
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