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Sounds great Mike! Looking forward to reading about the outcome.
Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Patsy G
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Blower Motor Squeek
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Sounds great Mike! Looking forward to reading about the outcome.
Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Patsy G
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Here is a little update for those interested:
When I originally picked up my Sonic from the dealer today they informed me that they removed the blower motor and cleaned out some debris/leaves from the assembly where the blower motor meets up with the plenum. They also ordered a new passenger side washer nozzle for me since it is currently spraying everywhere but the windshield. The car was washed up and looking good when I picked it up!
I got about half way home from the dealer and it started chirping and squeaking again, so I turned around and decided to go back so that they could hear it while it was making some noise. When I was back at the dealer the first tech listened to it and claimed it was normal operation. I wasn't too happy to hear it so he asked his boss to take a listen and he did agree with me and that the blower motor should be replaced. They have one on order for me and I will be able to get it installed next week once it gets shipped to the dealer.
I was slightly bummed that I had to go back after originally picking up my Sonic, but I understand that intermittent issues are a pain for the techs as well as the customer.
I will say that at this point I am pretty happy with Lou LaRiche Chevrolet. I think it is great that they agreed to replace it for me. :banana:
I have had many bad experiences with previous Ford dealerships when I owned some FMC products years back. It seemed that they could never duplicate or verify any of my issues when taking my Ranger in for service.
Thanks to Patsy G and everyone else for contributing to this thread. I appreciate it and look forward to how others are dealing with the squeaky blower motor issue!
Mike
When I originally picked up my Sonic from the dealer today they informed me that they removed the blower motor and cleaned out some debris/leaves from the assembly where the blower motor meets up with the plenum. They also ordered a new passenger side washer nozzle for me since it is currently spraying everywhere but the windshield. The car was washed up and looking good when I picked it up!
I got about half way home from the dealer and it started chirping and squeaking again, so I turned around and decided to go back so that they could hear it while it was making some noise. When I was back at the dealer the first tech listened to it and claimed it was normal operation. I wasn't too happy to hear it so he asked his boss to take a listen and he did agree with me and that the blower motor should be replaced. They have one on order for me and I will be able to get it installed next week once it gets shipped to the dealer.
I was slightly bummed that I had to go back after originally picking up my Sonic, but I understand that intermittent issues are a pain for the techs as well as the customer.
I will say that at this point I am pretty happy with Lou LaRiche Chevrolet. I think it is great that they agreed to replace it for me. :banana:
I have had many bad experiences with previous Ford dealerships when I owned some FMC products years back. It seemed that they could never duplicate or verify any of my issues when taking my Ranger in for service.
Thanks to Patsy G and everyone else for contributing to this thread. I appreciate it and look forward to how others are dealing with the squeaky blower motor issue!
Mike
They told me that they can have it replaced in 30-40 minutes so I could come in by 5:00PM on one of the days they work until 8:00PM.
I would say it is accessible from the passenger side foot well judging by the relatively quick time it will take to replace it.
RMinNJ
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Well if it's any solace.. my wifes Volvo 240's blower motor started making noise..bearings...so bad we finally had to have it replaced.
The entire car is built around that blower motor in a Volvo 240..its located sideways from door to door in the middle of the car. The entire dash had to be disaassembled to the tune of $900. Then a year later it was making noise again.
The entire car is built around that blower motor in a Volvo 240..its located sideways from door to door in the middle of the car. The entire dash had to be disaassembled to the tune of $900. Then a year later it was making noise again.
Luv2xlr8
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Well, I'll see what they say tomorrow at the dealership. I set an appointment for, disappearing/odour of coolant, blower motor squeak, and my clunking noises up front which I believe the end links are gone again??? Plus the window trim they replaced when I had my window smashed is popping out and I was told they gave me life time warranty on that.
Let us know how you make out at the dealer tomorrow.
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Hey Mike,
Thank you for that update. I am glad to hear your dealership is working on your concern. Looking forward to your update after your blower is replaced.
Erica Tiffany
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Thank you for that update. I am glad to hear your dealership is working on your concern. Looking forward to your update after your blower is replaced.
Erica Tiffany
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Luv2xlr8
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I'm at the dealer right now using their computers in the waiting area and my service advisor just came and spoke to me. They did not hear the noise of the blower motor but said they will replace it because they have had a lot of Sonic's with the same issue and it was the motor itself.
For the coolant leak or odour, they cant find it and they will put in a dye. So Thursday I will be heading back to get the blower motor replaced and see if they can find a leak from using the dye for the coolant.
For the coolant leak or odour, they cant find it and they will put in a dye. So Thursday I will be heading back to get the blower motor replaced and see if they can find a leak from using the dye for the coolant.
Hey Erica,
My dealer replaced the blower motor on Thursday and all is good! The squeak/chirping is completely gone now and the overall noise level is slightly lower when the fan motor is on.
Please feel free to let Lou LaRiche Chevrolet know that I am very happy with their service! I think it's only fair that they know when customers are happy also.
Thanks!
Mike
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Can anyone get a cost on the blower motor replacement job? I know some of you are still in warranty, but there should still be a record of how much you are not being charged. I'm well over warranty and am wondering whether I should do this myself or have a dealership do it.
My squeak is pretty reliable, it usually doesn't start until fan has been running for 10 minutes or so, but it almost always does develop, and it rarely goes away once it starts. It's bad enough that I end up turning off the fan until the car gets so cold inside that I'd rather hear the squeak than deal with the cold anymore.
My squeak is pretty reliable, it usually doesn't start until fan has been running for 10 minutes or so, but it almost always does develop, and it rarely goes away once it starts. It's bad enough that I end up turning off the fan until the car gets so cold inside that I'd rather hear the squeak than deal with the cold anymore.
Swordsmith,
Here is an attachment of my invoice. It only shows N/C, but it does list the part number so hopefully that will help you out.
If you order from gmpartsdirect.com it lists for $241.06 and their price is $127.76 plus shipping. I have had great service from them and ordered several items in the past 2-3 years going back to when I had a 2008 HHR.
The dealer had it replaced within 45 minutes. It looks like it is right behind the glove box. I haven't actually replaced it, but if the dealer didn't replace it I was going to buy it and do it myself once I learned it wasn't required to completely dismantle the entire dash. I would think it is something the average home mechanic type could tackle.
Let us know how it works out if/when you replace yours!
-Mike
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Hi Mike,
We’re pleased to hear that you had a pleasant dealership visit! We will be glad to reach out to your dealership and let them know of your satisfaction. Please send us a PM with your full contact information so that we can do so! Thank you.
Kristen A. (Assisting Erica)
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We’re pleased to hear that you had a pleasant dealership visit! We will be glad to reach out to your dealership and let them know of your satisfaction. Please send us a PM with your full contact information so that we can do so! Thank you.
Kristen A. (Assisting Erica)
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Papasonic
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If and when I'm faced with a squeaking blower motor out of warranty; I would remove it, clean the brush assembly and commutator with electronic cleaner. Then I would oil the bushings/bearings. That would probably solve the squeaking issue for little money, and just some labor and chemicals.
I've done this on numerous blower motors over many years , and have never had to replace one because of being noisy.
I've done this on numerous blower motors over many years , and have never had to replace one because of being noisy.
RMinNJ
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I'd like to echo the thought; how hard is the repair job? After 5 years how hard is it to replace the water pump on the engine or the blower motor under the dash ? As our cars get more complex with more parts to fail as they get older I tend to want simplicity in my life.. if something can break but is easy to fix I count that as a bonus for the overall car design.
I keep thinking back to the Volvo 240.. the blower motor was buried deep in the dash and generated a "what were they thinking when they designed this" thought..they obviously were not thinking about the customer. So if a part
breaks my question is a.) is it covered under warranty (great if it is). b.) If not, how hard is it to fix myself.
I'd like to echo the thought; how hard is the repair job? After 5 years how hard is it to replace the water pump on the engine or the blower motor under the dash ? As our cars get more complex with more parts to fail as they get older I tend to want simplicity in my life.. if something can break but is easy to fix I count that as a bonus for the overall car design.
I keep thinking back to the Volvo 240.. the blower motor was buried deep in the dash and generated a "what were they thinking when they designed this" thought..they obviously were not thinking about the customer. So if a part
breaks my question is a.) is it covered under warranty (great if it is). b.) If not, how hard is it to fix myself.
Luv2xlr8
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Someone please answer this ASAP.
When you replace a blower motor, do you need to discharge the AC first to replace it? I was driving just now and I turned on my AC to check everything was working fine and I noticed my AC was not blowing cold air at all. Or do I need to wait like 2-3minutes to make it work?
When you replace a blower motor, do you need to discharge the AC first to replace it? I was driving just now and I turned on my AC to check everything was working fine and I noticed my AC was not blowing cold air at all. Or do I need to wait like 2-3minutes to make it work?
The wife's '12 started to sqeak when the fan is on 1 or 2. We are at 26k miles so I plan on taking it in soon to have it fixed under warranty. I hopped in my father-in-law's car who has 40k miles and his is really bad so I know it is only a matter of time until ours gets that bad.
lambertsonic
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lucky !