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Old 02-04-2009, 02:05 PM
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Default So my HVAC blower motor makes a high pitched squealing noise when the air is really cold
around 5 F or below. Goes away after awhile or when the temp is up.

Is this something I should replace the motor on or take it out, clean it up, and regrease it?
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Default I read on the S4 forum that it can be cleaned/greased. Access is under the glovebox. IIRC
cannot confirm that, but mine is making a terrible noise too. I need ta fix it.
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Default mine too
seems to happen with the movement of the car
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Likewise when I hit bumps going interstate speeds.
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From what I can tell, drop the glove box and it's three bolts to pull it out. Laziness is winning...
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Mine'll squeal every now and again. Adjusting fan speed does not affect noise.
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I'll pull mine apart on Saturday, time permitting...
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Default Yeah, I elected not to replace it after reading what tehaudi said. It can't be that hard
to pull since it only pays like 0.7 to replace it.
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Default Can you check booktime for me?
1996 Chevy Lumina (car) 3.1L

heater core

I've seen how to change it and it looks like a piece of cake but I'm wondering what booktime is on it.
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