Blower motor vibration

[MarkM04]

I recently changed the cabin filter on my '04. Now, if put the fan on the top two highest speeds, the blower motor/fan vibrates like crazy.I thought maybe something dropped down in the fan to cause it to go out of balance. But I blew compressed air in there, so everything should be out. Anyone else have this problem. I don't really want to tear the thing apart.

[kevera]

Run a search on it.There are a few there.

[fiveoh]

Sorry to resuscitate this, but did you ever take care of your problem?I've seen some of the other threads but a lot of them deal with the blower motor dying, not so much with the vibration after filter change. That's exactly what seems to have happened with mine.Thanks,

[Daddio]

I've heard things can get stuck in between the blower vanes. Those may not blow out even with compressed air. You might try getting a really good look with a mirror or by pulling the blower out.

[Burns1210]

I'm going to resurrect this problem, as I am having the exact same problem. I just replaced the motor that operates the flap, you know the old clicking sound problem, and replaced the cabin air filter, and now I am having some major vibrations coming from the blower motor on high speeds. Has anyone solved this problem yet?

Edit: after reading the thread on how to remove and replace the blower motor, I'm starting to think something fell down in between the blades when I removed the filter. Maybe a leaf or small gremlin. I'll take it out and have a look, hopefully I can just dump out whatever is in there.

[Burns1210]

Well, I found the problem. And I also found my missing socket from when I was replacing the actuator motor.

*Missing tools can wind up in the strangest places*

[vibrologist]

Good for you!
In another car I once found a dead mouse in the blower. Luckily I got it right away before it started reeking.