I'd like to diagnose this problem without removing my dashboard if possible. It's not fun to sit and work in a car in 95+ degree heat.
A/C on Max, blower on high, for a while it's nice and quiet...but then it starts making a noise. The noise is similar to maybe a card in bike spokes...like something is hitting the fan. I tried capturing it on video, but it's not even noticeable upon playback. It sounds like it's something IN the dashboard. Any clues?
Thanks in advance.
Blower motor...or....?
- CJCroel
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Blower motor...or....?
-Chris
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2006 Grand Prix GT
Sport Red Met. - L32 Supercharged, Tint, Leather, Heated/Power Seats, Remote Start/Keyless, Dual Climate Control, 17" wheels, 70k miles. Mods to come.
1997 Bonneville SE *Sold*
Dark Yellow-Green Met. - Tint (35% front, 5% rear) - CAI - Aftermarket Keyless/Remote Start - Disabled DRLs - Belden Wires, TR55 plugs - Cleared Corners - Silverstars - 190,591 miles when sold
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wjcollier07
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Re: Blower motor...or....?
Take out the blower and see if there is something in it.
John
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Now: '03 Honda CR-V AWD | Slow 4-Cylinder | Dirt | 180k
Then: '07 Ford Fusion SEL | 221hp Gen I VVT Duratec 3.0 V6 | Tungsten Silver | 150k
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Then: '96 Buick Park Avenue Ultra | 240hp Series II L67 | Medium Dark Lichen | Bought: JAN 11 @ 135k | Accident: FEB 3 '12 | Crushed: MAR 1 '13 @ 153K
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Re: Blower motor...or....?
You should be able to pull the blower from the firewall in the engine bay. If it is like my 95 that is.

