Fan Motor
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Lexus Test Driver
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From: Wisconsin
Fan Motor
Has anyone had to replace their fan motor??
The one inside the vehicle. At low speed we have a high pitched squeel.
I know, turn up the radio. Really it drives me nuts.
What should I do?
The one inside the vehicle. At low speed we have a high pitched squeel.
I know, turn up the radio. Really it drives me nuts.
What should I do?
Lead Lap
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From: Illinois
Nope. Haven't had the nerve to have the dealer tear apart the dash yet. But I do have the same problem, and it's annoying. (Getting closer to having it fixed!) First noticed it at a stoplight, and I thought it was someone else's loud fan belt. But when the noise moved with me, it warranted more investigation. Took me a while to realize the root cause - the fan motor bearing is shot! It's very noticable when the fan is on "Low" and the radio is turned off because I'm using the cell phone.
When I have that fixed, I'll also have them take a stab at the infamous dash rattle. I only have one - the defroster vent is rubbing against the dashboard.
I'm just afraid the dealer will create more problems than they solve when they tear it apart!
When I have that fixed, I'll also have them take a stab at the infamous dash rattle. I only have one - the defroster vent is rubbing against the dashboard.
I'm just afraid the dealer will create more problems than they solve when they tear it apart!
MultiTasking Mom
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From: California
yup, had that EXACT problem! i posted here too and i don't think anyone replied with the same response. sometimes i drive with no radio on when i take a call and the low blower speed would chirp like a little bird. (the vent to the left of the steering wheel) drove me crazy!! they replaced it at 49500mi before my warranty was up. what a relief.
the service consultant said they replaced the entire blower motor; the cause was bad bushings on the original motor.
the service consultant said they replaced the entire blower motor; the cause was bad bushings on the original motor.
Lexus Champion
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From: Arizona
Agree, have it warrantied asap. It will only get worse.
Then consider a quarterly cleaning of the ACC interior filter. It keeps dust out of the motor assembly. Replace it with one from Toyota Highlander every couple of years.
Then consider a quarterly cleaning of the ACC interior filter. It keeps dust out of the motor assembly. Replace it with one from Toyota Highlander every couple of years.
MultiTasking Mom
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From: California
Originally Posted by xfirechief
Taking it in tomorrow as the dealer said it is still under warranty.
Will this take more then a day?
Will this take more then a day?
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You were right, took it in & 20 seconds later I was told they will call me when the fan motor comes in.
Guess I should have stopped in without a appointment rather than waiting.
Guess I should have stopped in without a appointment rather than waiting.
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