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08-24-2021, 03:07 PM
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Kickpanel ventilation
My kick panel vents don't feel like they bring in much air. Should you feel any air movement coming out while driving?
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08-24-2021, 03:16 PM
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Re: Kickpanel ventilation
Is the cowl flapper open?
Yes you should feel movement if the flapper/door at the cowl is open. These vents are notorious for filling with leaves and debris. Could be clogged also. There is a thread here discussing cleaning them out.
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08-24-2021, 03:22 PM
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08-24-2021, 04:05 PM
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08-24-2021, 04:30 PM
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Re: Kickpanel ventilation
I get enough pressure from them being open that it is actually quieter in the cab with the vents open and the back window cracked. They allow a fair amount of air to circulate into the cab given that you have a window cracked open so the incoming air has some place to exit the cab.
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08-24-2021, 09:45 PM
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Re: Kickpanel ventilation
As stated above make sure the vent flap under the vent cowl on the passenger side is open. Since the vents don't have a fan drawing air in you need to create a draft by cracking a window.
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08-25-2021, 08:39 PM
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08-26-2021, 05:08 PM
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08-27-2021, 07:17 AM
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08-27-2021, 07:42 AM
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09-03-2021, 11:55 AM
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Re: Kickpanel ventilation
You may have a bunch of crap that's plugging them up between the vent and the cowl. My truck fills up with tree seeds & debris, I don't have a screen.
When I first got it it was jammed full. Removed the cowl thing, air hose, a vacuum, and a piece of wire got it clean.
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