Heater fan whine

BNROLD · Jan 23, 2003

Now that it is very cold here (teens for highs) my fan seems to be making a whine sound when set to the low setting and number 2, but stops at setting 3 and 4. The sound is almost like a worn out bearing, but I am confused at why it would stop at a higher speed. The sound is also not continuous but very random (especially on start up). How do you get to the fan to take it out? Should I make trip to the dealer? I really don't want them ripping my car apart. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...
Bryan

blkfocus · Jan 23, 2003

I'd love to hear the answer to this qestion because my car does exactly the same thing.

jdp72 · Jan 23, 2003

Originally posted by blkfocus:
I'd love to hear the answer to this qestion because my car does exactly the same thing.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Ditto...

Scottlax · Jan 23, 2003

same prob here. not really worried about though

noresull · Jan 23, 2003

Since alot of people have the same "problem", that tells me it is a normal characteristic and I wouldn't worry about it.

P.S. Mine does it too and I am not concerned.

JoeMonkey · Jan 24, 2003

I have the same. I just assumed it was the cold, and kept the fan at 3 or 4 until the car warmed up.

frenchbluemexican · Jan 25, 2003

If you guys can get in there and see the fan blades, check to see if there is any kind of debris in there causing a whistle that may sound like a whine. sometimes leaves or small pieces of paper get in there. Other than that it's probably bearings. Putting 3-in-1 oil on them may quiet them, if its warrenty, get it replaced!

just my 2 sense.

Trix · Jan 25, 2003

I have that problem too, but i also get the same problem when i break. what about you guys?

BNROLD · Jan 29, 2003

Thank you for the input, I guess it is probably just a combination of cold and poor design... oh well I still love my car. I might try the oil if it ever warms up. I'll let you know if it works.

Bryan

[ 01-29-2003, 11:03 AM: Message edited by: BNROLD ]

bill1459 · Feb 2, 2003

I have the same problem, and am going to see about it at my next oil change at the dealer. I think it may be a thrust-type bearing problem, as it seems to happen mostly when turning left, sounds strange, but that's when I notice it happening.

mikefocuszx3 · Feb 3, 2003

I just got mine replaced today. It was noisy when REALLY cold on all speeds, but on top speed was noisy all the time. It vibrated the dash near the heater controls. It's fine now.

Guest · Feb 6, 2003

OMG...bill i have the same heater fan noise when turning left on a really cold day too...I just figured there was a slight play in the fan assembly and that basically it a normal effect of less than perfect design...

Zoomer69 · Mar 11, 2003

Mine started doing it this winter. It's getting swapped for a new fan under warranty.

Heater fan whine

BNROLD

blkfocus

jdp72

Scottlax

noresull

JoeMonkey

frenchbluemexican

Trix

BNROLD

bill1459

mikefocuszx3

Guest

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