Found the problem, nervous to repair!

[jkm311]

Before I explain, I apologize for the length, and yes - I am out of warranty...For many months, there has been a soft, yet annoying, ticking/squeaking sound coming from the HVAC assembly behind the glove compartment. I discovered the location when I was replacing my cabin air filter. The sound is generated, regardless of whether fresh air or re-circulated air is selected, so I know it is not the faulty, "clicking" part that a lot of Vibers were talking about a while back. The interesting part is, the sound does not start until the heat or A/C has been on for 3-5 minutes, leading me to believe it is a lubrication problem with the spinning wheel inside the HVAC/blower system (I put my hand in there when I was replacing the filter, just to get an idea of what was moving around in there).What got it to stop temporarily, you may ask? I took my hand and went under the glove box, pulling the bottom of the blower assembly toward me, ever so slightly, silencing the squeak. My feeling is, whatever piece of metal rod the blower wheel is spinning on has lost its lubrication. I do not want to pull the thing apart, for fear that I will break something, but I think this might be a WD-40 fix. When I pulled on the assembly, I think I was able to affect the rotation of the wheel and the rod it must be spinning on.Anybody have this occur? If so, any helpful suggestions?

[KNINE]

I have the exact same problem. I can usually get it to away by turning the fan speed up to three for a couple minutes, then back down to low. I need to take some time out to replace the fan assembly.

[jkm311]

Misery loves company! Sorry, had to get that out there.You think it deserves a replacement, K-NINE? Judging on the fact that it goes away temporarily for the both of us tells me it might just be an oiling issue. I could see if it was a constant, yes - a replacement might be in order.I suppose we won't know until we take a look in there. Let me know if you intend on doing this any time soon.Any other Gen Vibers tackle the task of opening the assembly?Another note: the sound really seems to originate from the BOTTOM of the assembly, supporting my theory that the metal rod/spindle it must be rubbing against is what is squeaking. I was HOPING I might be able to hit the bottom portion (exposed under and behind the glove box) with a bit of spray. Hmmm...

[KNINE]

I figure if it's squeaking now, it's just a matter of time before it seizes up. Might as well just replace it. We can all meet at Keith's house for a repair-a-thon. http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=36846

[djkeev]

Hi,This article should help you fix your problem.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=36099Dave

[jkm311]

If there was ever a need for a metric set, this would be it! I am apprehensive to do all this, not knowing the actual problem, but THANK YOU for finding this.Some how, nothing like this showed up when I did a search.The only issue I see with this how-to, is it does not expose the parts I THOUGHT I needed to get to. Perhaps I will get under there this weekend, and see where it takes me...If any one else wants to ring in, please feel free. Some how, knowing other folks have this annoying sound makes me feel better!