Blower Motor replacement
11-18-2015, 09:03 AM
#1
Blower Motor replacement
So I just bought a 'gently' used '01 SuperCrew for a relative steal! A few issues I noticed off the bat, but the main one that concerned me was a loud Blower Motor when the fan was turned up past Level 1.
I assumed the motor was bad, or the bearing was shot as I was still getting heat, it was just extremely loud. A quick trip to the wreckers, found me sporting a 'new to me' replacement motor for $45, a couple interior parts that needed fixing, and a DPFE sensor.
After fumbling around with the motor to get it removed (tighter fit than anticipated), I found that the issue was not, in fact, a bad motor.....however see below.
At first, I couldnt understand how the motor could get so filled with dirt/crud/carpet/rat droppings/skittles/etc. I then contemplated the fact that maybe this was some type of insulation, but that thought quickly flew from my mind. After a quick cleaning of the motor, I tested the functionality and Bingo Bango, fully serviceable. Re-installed, FOD check carried out.
All this to say, if you think you may have a Blower Motor that is on the fritz, do a quick cleanup before jumping to replace it.
I assumed the motor was bad, or the bearing was shot as I was still getting heat, it was just extremely loud. A quick trip to the wreckers, found me sporting a 'new to me' replacement motor for $45, a couple interior parts that needed fixing, and a DPFE sensor.
After fumbling around with the motor to get it removed (tighter fit than anticipated), I found that the issue was not, in fact, a bad motor.....however see below.
At first, I couldnt understand how the motor could get so filled with dirt/crud/carpet/rat droppings/skittles/etc. I then contemplated the fact that maybe this was some type of insulation, but that thought quickly flew from my mind. After a quick cleaning of the motor, I tested the functionality and Bingo Bango, fully serviceable. Re-installed, FOD check carried out.
All this to say, if you think you may have a Blower Motor that is on the fritz, do a quick cleanup before jumping to replace it.
11-18-2015, 09:14 AM
#2
Senior Member
All this to say, if you think you may have a Blower Motor that is on the fritz, do a quick cleanup before jumping to replace it.
I have a had a single leaf get in there before and it drives you crazy hearing that ticking noise that increases with fan speed....
You would think the air intake for the HVAC would be screened to prevent what you have there...crazy.
Glad you figured it out, too bad it wasn't before you headed to the junk yard...
Cheers
Danny
11-18-2015, 11:27 AM
#5
Senior Member
So I just bought a 'gently' used '01 SuperCrew for a relative steal! A few issues I noticed off the bat, but the main one that concerned me was a loud Blower Motor when the fan was turned up past Level 1.
I assumed the motor was bad, or the bearing was shot as I was still getting heat, it was just extremely loud. A quick trip to the wreckers, found me sporting a 'new to me' replacement motor for $45, a couple interior parts that needed fixing, and a DPFE sensor.
After fumbling around with the motor to get it removed (tighter fit than anticipated), I found that the issue was not, in fact, a bad motor.....however see below.
At first, I couldnt understand how the motor could get so filled with dirt/crud/carpet/rat droppings/skittles/etc. I then contemplated the fact that maybe this was some type of insulation, but that thought quickly flew from my mind. After a quick cleaning of the motor, I tested the functionality and Bingo Bango, fully serviceable. Re-installed, FOD check carried out.
All this to say, if you think you may have a Blower Motor that is on the fritz, do a quick cleanup before jumping to replace it.
I assumed the motor was bad, or the bearing was shot as I was still getting heat, it was just extremely loud. A quick trip to the wreckers, found me sporting a 'new to me' replacement motor for $45, a couple interior parts that needed fixing, and a DPFE sensor.
After fumbling around with the motor to get it removed (tighter fit than anticipated), I found that the issue was not, in fact, a bad motor.....however see below.
At first, I couldnt understand how the motor could get so filled with dirt/crud/carpet/rat droppings/skittles/etc. I then contemplated the fact that maybe this was some type of insulation, but that thought quickly flew from my mind. After a quick cleaning of the motor, I tested the functionality and Bingo Bango, fully serviceable. Re-installed, FOD check carried out.
All this to say, if you think you may have a Blower Motor that is on the fritz, do a quick cleanup before jumping to replace it.
11-18-2015, 12:36 PM
#6
You should have cleaned your ac coil with a selfcleaning coil spray while you had the blower out, its probably clogged with how bad that blower was. But glad you were at least able to fix the blower. cheers mate
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