2008 Vibe - Blower rubbing noise when turning left

[alexsa]

Hi
Odd problem. When I turn left with the fan running, I get a rubbing noise like a piece of paper pushing against the blower. I have taken out the blower and looked for debris
and don't see or feel anything that could be causing it. The shaft on the blower doesn't have any play in it so this has got me stumped.
Anyone seen this before? I did find someone else on the web with an issue that sounded similar but no answer there either.
Thanks for any advice!

[Chiadog]

Marble, acorn? in air duct rolling into blower cage on turns? Park on a slope and check for sound - remove blower again. Just Guessing!

[alexsa]

Figured it out...the a/c drain was plugged too. I was getting water dripping on my feet. Just got the car in December.
So the blower was getting water in it from the blocked drain hose. After unblocking the hose, no more noise.

[theskydivides]

This is the reason I found this forum!!

THANK YOU...I have the leaks on both sides of the dash AND the rubbing sound when AC is on and turning. I was ready for a LARGE repair bill...maybe not so big now

[theskydivides]

would you recommend bringing car into mechanic, or is this a fix that my boyfriend can manage (he's pretty good with mechanical things)

THANKS AGAIN!

[trb]

Usually you can unblock the drain hose by carefully inserting a wire into the hose from under the car, like a coat hanger wire or thinner. That will dislodge the blockage and hopefully let it flush out the hose. Worst case would be to disconnect the hose from under the dash and then clean it out and replace it. Either way, a relatively easy job.

[theskydivides]

MANY THANKS.

This fix was so simple. Pull the carpet back, see hose, detach hose, turn on flashlight, see blockage, use screwdriver to take out 1/4" worth of "sludge", re-attach hose, hear water flowing threw to the outside of the car, turn on car, drive car, IT'S FIIIIIXED!!

Amazing and THANK YOU!

Now what will I do with the $$$ I was expecting to pay the mechanic.....