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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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A coin fell into the front defroster vents, is there a way I can get it out easily? Does it have any major damage implications?
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Just let it sit there and earn interest...
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mookish
Just let it sit there and earn interest...
Maybe if it was a Gold Krugerrand
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Old Mar 6, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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So I guess that's a no then? hahahah
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Randuin
So I guess that's a no then? hahahah
Actually unless that coin makes its way to a flap or controller and jams it up or gets to some point where it rattles it probably won't cause a problem. Try this (it has worked with some of my older cars with basic HVAC) ... cycle your air distribution using iDrive. Set it so air comes thru the lower vents only and turn up the fan to full speed. The coin might (maybe it's a small chance) fall out the bottom.

However, since our HVAC systems are a vast network of pipes and tubes, it might be lost forever.

Hope it wasn't a child's college fund

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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mookish
Just let it sit there and earn interest...
LMAO
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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It being lost isn't a concern of mine at all... Just it rolling around everytime I turn the car is kind of annoying
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Randuin
It being lost isn't a concern of mine at all... Just it rolling around everytime I turn the car is kind of annoying
Good luck trying to explain that to the next perspective buyer LOL "no, nothing's wrong, it's just a coin"
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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The noise will take time getting used to.
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