What to Do If Foreign Objects Fall Into Car Air Vents?
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When foreign objects enter the car's air vents, the approach depends on the type of object. 1. If a heavy object falls in, it needs to be removed; otherwise, it may cause abnormal noises while driving. Objects falling into the blower can damage it. Since the air conditioning ducts are installed inside the dashboard assembly, removing them is a complex process. The dashboard assembly must first be dismantled to access the air conditioning ducts and remove the foreign object. 2. If the object is light or soft, there's no need to dismantle the dashboard assembly or air conditioning ducts to remove it. Such objects won't damage the air conditioning system or cause abnormal noises while driving.
Last time I accidentally dropped some coins into the air vent and was sweating in panic. I quickly used a small vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment to suck them out from the vent, and it actually worked. Remember to be gentle with the movements to avoid bending the vent blades. If the vacuum doesn't work, try using long, thin tweezers to carefully extract them—it's best to have a flashlight to clearly see the position. If you really can't get them out, don't force it; immediately turn off the AC blower to prevent foreign objects from getting stuck in the fan. Afterwards, I had it checked at a car repair shop, and the mechanic advised never to place keys, coins, or similar items near the vents. Now I've switched to using a phone mount. Actually, adding a dust-proof mesh cover is the safest option—you can get one for just over ten bucks on Taobao.
