john Beckwith Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 Hi there - Has anyone ever had problems with their heater fan / fan motor making a squealing noise. It sounds to me like either it needs a new motor or some kind of bearings have gone. At the moment the noise is intermittent - but definitely the blow air fan. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Johnb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 I had this on an old Mondeo I used to own... bloody annoying isn't it... I was lucky enough to get away with a sqirt of WD 40 on the motor but I only kept the car for another couple of months after that. So I don't really know how long it will work for. I bet the motor's a pig to get to on a Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Beckwith Posted September 3, 2002 Author Share Posted September 3, 2002 Thanks for the reply Matt. I will endeavour to have a look see tonight - but as you say, I am a bit scared about taking the thing apart - I'll probably have to take everything out again!! I'll hopefully have some funds available soon to come and see you over at the shop - still working on it....... All the best, Johnb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted September 3, 2002 Share Posted September 3, 2002 I had this on a black TT aerotop I test drove at JIC, they said that it was just due to the heater and fans not being used for so long (due to the long importing process). They said it would loosen up and stop after a while, and after being on for a while, it was considerably quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 3, 2002 Share Posted September 3, 2002 My passenger fan squeals too - and it gets very well used. I shall await John's investigation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark brown Posted September 3, 2002 Share Posted September 3, 2002 Try taking the fan out, its not a lot of work, in passenger footwell. I had this problem, it was caused by leaves etc being in the fan. Cleaned it out and it is nice and quiet now. Mark Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Beckwith Posted September 3, 2002 Author Share Posted September 3, 2002 Thanks for the feedback chaps. I am sorry to say Syed that you were definitely getting the sales spiel there...... I have been using the fan pretty consistently and it only starts squealing when it has warmed up. I had a go this evening at removing the front of the plastic casing and spraying in some WD40 a la Matt's suggestion, but after a test drive it is clear that it may need a little more persuasion than that. I will go for Mark's suggestion at the weekend when I have a bit more light and time. Anything I need to know Mark? Will report back when I have interogated the unit at the weekend. Cheers, Johnb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted September 3, 2002 Share Posted September 3, 2002 Lol, thats alright, would not have brought it anyway, not going to pay an extra 3k just for an aerotop, just wanted to drive one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Beckwith Posted September 10, 2002 Author Share Posted September 10, 2002 Back again...... I took the fan out on Sunday and found two bits of twig and a litlle leaf in it. There was no need to strip down any further (even though I did try....;¬) - put the thing back in and all is quiet....... Preparation - remove kick board in front of ECU and remove sill cover by passenger left foot. Trim can be removed by depressing centre pin. Once these two items have been removed remove the power connctor (I found this a real bitch but a proper pair of loopy pliers does the trick) - then get on your back in the passenger footwell and remove the three retaining screws with a flat head screwdriver - (leave the cross-heads in place). Then it is just a matter of maneouvering the fan past the various looms on the way out. You'll find it a piece of cake Alex - and peace and quiet restored. cheers, johnb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 That's good to know it was an easy cure. I bet you're relieved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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