Heating and Air Conditioning

how do i get a critter out of my car’s heating/air conditioning ductwork?

Jewels asked:


It makes scurrying noises when we get in the car to use it and especially when we turn the fan on. I’m afraid it’s going to jump out onto us as we’re traveling 65 mph!

Sandra

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3 Responses to “how do i get a critter out of my car’s heating/air conditioning ductwork?”

1. simonj_smith says:

   February 22, 2008 at 4:40 pm

   LOL……I smell a Rat!!….If it got in it can get out,maybe some food in the car or under the bonnet in a trap?That or find out where the noise is closest to and try pull the duct apart at the blower if you can to let it out.
2. HYPERGFORCE says:

   February 25, 2008 at 12:58 am

   Take it to you local auto shop.They will remove the blower motor and get rid of your critter.I had a field mouse in my heater case a few years ago.Have the critter removed if it dies in there they will be a really bad smell from the heater case you dont want to have.Also have the mech try to find the place the critter got in and cover that area.Hope all works out.
3. jwfuzzbuster2001 says:

   February 25, 2008 at 11:34 am

   under the hood there is a cover with a screen to keep debris out of air intake for heater you will need to remove this cover and clean it out by hand, but be careful the critter might be in there and I’ve seen everything from mice to squirrels and even snakes hiding in there