I just bought 2 of these from Amazon and they keep slipping out of the vents in my Tundra and Pilot. Is there a fix?
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I have a 2013 Tacoma, and mine works fine. The hooks have to be slid as far apart, and then turned 90 degrees, and then snapped onto the vent slats with the slats opened in an upward position. Make sure to use the bottom rest as well for stability. Hope this helps.
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Hi, you have to make sure the 2 hooks are until the end of the vent and as separated as possible. There is going to be some slipping but will be less.
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They are slipping out of mine too. These are replacement clips from the manufacturer. Mayybe ask for more...they sent free...it is annoying though.
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I had the same problem occur with mine. It turned out a piece of debris got caught in the impeller and caused the shaft to start slipping from the magnet. A replacement of the impeller system (magnet, shaft, and blade head) fixed the problem.
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I installed mine myself and blew one out almost immediately. Installed another and both have done very well ever since but I can not tell you why they slip so easily. You might want to try a set of tires with the wire edges which hold much better to the rim.
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Hi Amber, I bought the same ones for my truck. They also arrived open but once installed, they closed with a little pressure on the window. They were tight and a bit stiff initially but did loosen up with use. Maybe you could try to compress them a couple of times before you install them (?). Otherwise, you may need to contact the company and exchange them. Good luck, Gerrit.
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There's a little tab that sticks out beyond the edge of the cup. Try to pick that up and slip your finger underneath all the way around to release the suction cup. If you can't get your finger in, try something soft so you don't scratch the dashboard, maybe something like a Q-tip.
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Ours quit in the ice and sub-zero weather mid-winter. I let Amazon know and they sent a new one immediately, billing it to my account, then when the broken one was returned, they credited a full refund.
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Yes I too had this similar issue. What I did was take the old rubber parts and put them in upside down. It was not a tight fit but the radiator doesn't move now. On a side note and separate issue you might want to check. The place where the bottom radiator hose connects is not the same as the factory hose. Be VERY careful here. The factory radiator hose hook up is angled keeling it away from a belt. If you do not pay attention to it, the new radiator will push the bottom hose back into the belt and the belt will cut through it. I fixed this by cutting just enough of the hose off to keep it from the belt. Yes I too had this similar issue. What I did was take the old rubber parts and put them in upside down. It was not a tight fit but the radiator doesn't move now. On a side note and separate issue you might want to check. The place where the bottom radiator hose connects is not the same as the factory hose. Be VERY careful here. The factory radiator hose hook up is angled keeling it away from a belt. If you do not pay attention to it, the new radiator will push the bottom hose back into the belt and the belt will cut through it. I fixed this by cutting just enough of the hose off to keep it... » Read More Yes I too had this similar issue. What I did was take the old rubber parts and put them in upside down. It was not a tight fit but the radiator doesn't move now. On a side note and separate issue you might want to check. The place where the bottom radiator hose connects is not the same as the factory hose. Be VERY careful here. The factory radiator hose hook up is angled keeling it away from a belt. If you do not pay attention to it, the new radiator will push the bottom hose back into the belt and the belt will cut through it. I fixed this by cutting just enough of the hose off to keep it from the belt. « Show Less
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Too many variables. They may not work. I suggest going to your owners manual. The ones I purchased were for a tundra.
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Same issue for me too, I'm using the cup holder for now.Anybody has any solutions.
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I had the same problem when I got mine. turns out i had to clean the cups and the window a bit better. then they stuck with no problem and haven't come off since!
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Yes, there's a problem - maybe yours is about like what I went through. When I tried to click the units together, they wouldn't click in all the way and wouldn't stay together. So, I pushed them in as far as I could and wrapped them tightly in duct tape to hold them together. It's worked since then. I also had to duct tape the shield on the bottom to stay on. Mary
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I haven't had that problem, but needed a gasket. Called Slime and they were very responsive - hopefully they can help you out too.
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i believe this is a common problem on exhaust vent dampers. the adhesive allows the foam to shift causing it to bind on the damper sides. you might open the unit, remove the foam tape and install a new one. or another way to resolve the problem is to gently increase the damper-spring tension (to allow the damper to open with less "wind pressure".
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I purchased these for my 06 GMC sierra 5.3 and they work great. Very poor design. If yours are corroded badly you may break off the connectors trying to remove them. I wanted to purchase the 2 lead wiring harness but it was out of stock every (which might suggest something). I cleaned mine and re-installed. I also suggest that you seal these in with high temp silicon or some kind of sealer. You should also purchase the full gasket set that includes the (crappy but necessary) spongy gaskets for the front and back of the intake which is supposed to deter water from getting to the sensors. Also if you wash your engine do not use pressure around the aforementioned seals.Good Luck I purchased these for my 06 GMC sierra 5.3 and they work great. Very poor design. If yours are corroded badly you may break off the connectors trying to remove them. I wanted to purchase the 2 lead wiring harness but it was out of stock every (which might suggest something). I cleaned mine and re-installed. I also suggest that you seal these in with high temp silicon or some kind of sealer. You should also purchase the full gasket set that includes the (crappy but necessary) spongy gaskets for the front and back of the intake which is supposed to deter water from getting to the sensors.... » Read More I purchased these for my 06 GMC sierra 5.3 and they work great. Very poor design. If yours are corroded badly you may break off the connectors trying to remove them. I wanted to purchase the 2 lead wiring harness but it was out of stock every (which might suggest something). I cleaned mine and re-installed. I also suggest that you seal these in with high temp silicon or some kind of sealer. You should also purchase the full gasket set that includes the (crappy but necessary) spongy gaskets for the front and back of the intake which is supposed to deter water from getting to the sensors. Also if you wash your engine do not use pressure around the aforementioned seals.Good Luck « Show Less
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Mark, This seems to be a common problem with these units. I don't have mine anymore because Consumer Reports Took away their recommendation because some of them were catching on fire. When I did have it, I solved the drain hose issue by gluing in a stopper with silicone glue. I can't remember exactly where the stopper went, but some close examination should allow you to figure out where to put the stopper. It was a small drain hole. Check on google re the fire issue. You may want to try to return it if you can. I got a Frigidare unit which is working fine.
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Problem.... I spoke too soon. Used mine again this weekend and it definitely does slip. Sorry for the bad news update. It is possible to slip it back, just takes a little messing around with it. Too bad they don't fix that problem, seems like it wouldn't be difficult, and then the product would be awesome.
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I have had this problem 3 times. Returned twice, third time found a fix online: 1) check the gasket, as mentioned. you may need to flip it 2) use pliers or a vice grips to "overtighten" it. If you follow the instructions and tighten by hand, you will have a problem with the metal fitting leaking. This is technically a defect, but it can be corrected very easily.