What is the worse case scenario of this doesn't get fixed? Will it burn out the unit?

Hey all,Geniuses! Engaging the re circulation button DOES stop the noise! Thanks for all of the help!Do you know of any good resources that can explain how to change out the motor in DIY fashion? (or even, what would be a good way to search online for ways to fix...not even sure what to call the iss...

Thanks for the info. I will try the recirc idea tonight, and I'll let you know if it works!

Thanks. I'm not very mechanically inclined. Would you be able to elaborate? I attached a picture and circled where it sounds like it's coming from.Thanks for the help!

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Hi all. I've got a 2003 vibe, and it's been taken care of well. Just yesterday out of nowhere I began to hear this wierd noise coming from the passenger side dash area. It sounds like a drum beat, like click, click, click click click, click, click, click click click. It repeats and doesn't stop. The...