DEFINITION: Noise originating from the blower motor

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Inspect the air inlet grille for debris.

Is debris present?

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1. Sit inside the vehicle.
2. Close the vehicle doors and windows.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Cycle the blower motor through all of the speeds and modes to determine where and when the noise occurs.

Is a noise evident during the blower operation?

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Inspect for excessive vibration at each blower motor speed by feeling the blower case.

Is excess vibration present?

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Listen to the blower motor at each blower speed.

Is the blower motor making a squeaking or chirping noise?

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1. Remove the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .
2. Inspect the blower motor impeller for deposits of foreign material.
3. Inspect the blower motor for deposits of foreign material.

Did you find any foreign material on the blower motor or blower motor impeller?

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Inspect the blower motor for the following conditions:

Did you find any of these conditions?

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Remove the foreign material.

Is the action complete?

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Replace the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Install the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor Replacement .

Is the action complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

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