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Old Jul 6, 2024 | 09:27 AM
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I am the proud owner of a new used 2014 ZR1, 14,500 miles, manual trans. At 800 to 850 rpms, there is a "fluttering" noise coming from the left AC vent area (I think). It kind of sounds like an air flow door fluttering in the ventilation system. Any idea what this might be? And a possible fix? Thx, HappyGen06 updating to HappyGen07.
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Old Jul 6, 2024 | 12:36 PM
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If the sound only occurs at a certain RPM, it doesn't seem like it would be a HVAC issue because the blower motor speed doesn't change with an RPM change as far as I know.

Also, I hope someone didn't pull one over on you saying your 2014 was a ZR1. The ZR1 came out in 2019; do you mean Z51?? Regardless, a C7, M7 with only 14,500 miles to start will be a fun driver!!
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Old Jul 6, 2024 | 03:22 PM
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My mistake, it is a Z51, and very fun to drive. I agree with you, not a blower motor issue because it only happens at a certain rpm. If seems to coincide with the harmonic rumble of the exhaust.
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Good luck finding out what is going on and hope you will post up your findings.
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I've learned to minimize the noise by driving in "Touring" mode, where the exhaust note is minimized.
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