Loud noise with fan on max

[SaleenJOE]

Just picked up a 96 XP8 clone and when u turn the fan to max on ac,vent etc the fan is loud as hell, does this sound like the blower motor has about had it? How much of a job is it to change?

Joe

 

[ljungberg3]

I'm not sure about the blower motor, go ahead and check your AC intake. It is right under the glove box on your passenger side, it's bout big enough to stick a pencil in it.

It is too often that things get sucked up or caught in the intake.

I had a VERY loud, low rumbling sound recently. Took it to the dealer, and turns out that a mouse had made it's way into the AC unit and got ground up when i turned it on. They removed the mouse and disinfected my AC for around $150.

If it is your blower motor, it would be considerably cheaper than replacing the AC compressor itself. Let us know what you find out.

 

[SaleenJOE]

Took a look and stuck a small screwdriver up the hoile u mentioned and got some nasty looking crap out so I am sure I have the same problem u did. Willing to bet some little critter crawled in there and is the cause of my troubles. Now need to see what it takes to remove it

Joe

 

[ljungberg3]

Unless you are thinking about doing it yourself, I would suggest taking it to the dealer. My local dealer charges about 75$ per hour to look at a car. In my case It took about 2 hours, and they went through the entire AC unit and then took the mouse out.

Beware of local mechanics in this case, I called around and most of them told me they were going to have to pull the heater box for about $500.

Best of wishes.

 

[BlackSunshine68]

I have a similar sounding problem. A very loud sound coming from behind / under the glovebox of my '00 Explorer. Cold air comes out, and it gets louder as I turn it up. Rear Ac works as well. Would love to avoid dealer at this point. Does anyone know if pencil trick will work?
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