DEFINITION: A constant air rush noise is typical of all heater systems when operating with the blower speed set to HIGH. Some systems and modes may be louder than others. If possible, check a similar vehicle to determine whether the noise is typical or excessive. Check all electrical connections and grounds for proper connections. If in doubt, use a voltmeter to check for constant voltage at the blower motor.

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1. Sit in the vehicle.
2. Close the doors and the windows.
3. Turn ON the ignition.
4. Set the blower speed to HIGH and the temperature to the full BLUE (cold) position.
5. Cycle through the blower speeds, modes, and temperature settings in order to find the noise.

Is the blower noise constant at high blower speeds or certain modes but can be eliminated at lower speeds or in other modes?

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Go to Step 2

Test for motor and fan vibration at each blower speed by feeling the blower armature.

Is the vibration excessive?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

1. Remove the blower motor and the fan assembly. Refer to Blower Motor and Fan Replacement .
2. Inspect for any foreign material at the orifice of the blower inlet.

Did you find any foreign material at the blower orifice?

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Remove any foreign material from the orifice of the blower inlet.

Is the procedure complete?

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System OK

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1. Inspect the blower fan for wear spots, cracked blades, or a cracked hub.
2. Inspect the blower case for wear spots.

Did you find any blower components faulty?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

Repair all of the blower components that show signs of excessive wear. Refer to Blower Motor and Fan Replacement .

Is the procedure complete?

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System OK

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1. Lubricate the blower motor.
2. Install the blower motor. Refer to Blower Motor and Fan Replacement
3. Verify proper blower motor operation.

Is the blower motor still noisy?

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Go to Step 8

System OK

1. Replace the blower motor and fan assembly. Refer to Blower Motor and Fan Replacement .
2. Verify proper blower motor operation.

Is the blower motor still noisy?

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Go to Step 9

System OK

Reinstall the original motor.

Is the installation complete?

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Go to Step 10

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1. Set the blower speed to the HIGH position.
2. Verify proper blower motor operation at different temperature positions (from full hot to full cold) in all modes.

Is the blower motor noisy in all modes and in all temperature positions?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

1. Inspect for obstructions or foreign material between the blower fan and the temperature door.
2. Remove any obstructions.

Is the procedure complete?

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Go to Step 16

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Is the blower motor noisy in all modes but not all temperature positions?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

1. Inspect the air temperature actuator seals.
2. Repair or replace the air temperature door seals.

Is the procedure complete?

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Go to Step 16

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Is the blower motor noisy in all temperature positions but not in all modes?

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Go to Step 15

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1. Inspect the ducts of the noisy modes for obstructions.
2. Remove any obstructions from the ducts.
3. Inspect the air door seals of a suspected mode.
4. Repair a faulty valve seal.

Is the procedure complete?

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Go to Step 16

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Recheck the blower motor operation.

Is the blower motor still noisy?

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Go to Step 10

System OK