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Horrible sound when turning A/C on

astaroth

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Tallinn, Estonia
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explorer '93
When i turn the heat or cold on and put it on max speed, it makes a horrible loud noise. Like some fan is making this sound.

Could it be the blower motor?
 






It sounds like it is most likely the blower motor. I don't think you can get to it from the outside if I remember right you can get to it from behind the glove box?

I'll check my hanyes manual and let you know what it says.

Edit: here is what it says, I was wrong btw.

the blower motor is located in the engine compartment.

My honest guess is that some leaves or heavy dirt may have gotten in there and it just needs cleaned out. This can happen to about any car or truck even if they don't sit for long periods of time. I would try removing it and clean out its housing.
 






i think i blew up the blower motor resistor. Because i have now only high speed.

Is there anyway to check if the resistor is broken or not? I pulled it out and did not see anything wrong.

also checked the blower motor housing and found one little leaf.
 






Update!

Changed my blower motor and resistor too. Everything is now ok.

Can't believe how quiet it is :D
 






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