undefinedThe dealer finally found and fixed the problem. They replaced the condenser due to leak. It's been over 3 weeks and so far so good. (fingers crossed)

Not really sure if this is a related topic, but somehow I started hearing loud sqeaking noise coming from behind the dash between the center console and passenger side. Not sure if I should call it a squeaking sound as it sounds more like metal to metal with some sort of spring action behind it. It only happens when I release the gas pedal to change gears with the A/C off. It doesn't make the noise with the A/C on, or in EC mode, as long as the blower is on which also means one of the air flaps is open. My initial suspect was the blower motor, but after taking off the panels etc, I can verify that everything is tight in there. Could it be one of the flaps in the air distribution system or the heater solenoid valves ? I have removed the glove compartment, lower panel in the passenger side, charcoal filter, blower cover, the only thing left are the passenger airbag and air distribution system. It's driving me crazy. Would really appreciate any help from the list. Thanks in advance.

Willy

BTW the car is a 96 W202, stick shift w/ automatic climate contol.