Fan noise during winter

Uncas · Feb 20, 2013

Hi all,
Quick question.
Every winter I experience high pitch squealing noise from my fan. I made a video of it on YouTube
http://youtu.be/knRopTSbZVw
The issue seems common - see this thread http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=70010
I am just curious what part I should replace. Is it the Heater Fan Motor that needs replacing? The part costs about $32 on Roeseland.
Any idea on labor involved to get this done - apx. time to replace the motor.
Thanks in advance,
Uncas

BlankThis · Feb 20, 2013

Uncas said:
Hi all,
Quick question.
Every winter I experience high pitch squealing noise from my fan. I made a video of it on YouTube
http://youtu.be/knRopTSbZVw
The issue seems common - see this thread http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=70010
I am just curious what part I should replace. Is it the Heater Fan Motor that needs replacing? The part costs about $32 on Roeseland.
Any idea on labor involved to get this done - apx. time to replace the motor.
Thanks in advance,
Uncas

I'm experiencing the same thing, although not as loud as yours but present at all speeds.

Wingnut · Feb 20, 2013

Sounds like the fan to me. The bushings are probably worn out. The fan is $86 at Roseland (its the resistor pack that's $32). Its not too difficult to change. Just remove the glove box and its right there. here is a video that might help:

Blower motor re& re: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GutI-3y9bfs

BlankThis · Feb 20, 2013

Thanks Wingnut!

Purch · Feb 20, 2013

I remember watching that video a while back. It's a great if you're trying to fall asleep.

TDIGAZ · Feb 20, 2013

Uncas said:
Hi all,
Quick question.
Every winter I experience high pitch squealing noise from my fan. I made a video of it on YouTube
http://youtu.be/knRopTSbZVw
The issue seems common - see this thread http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=70010
I am just curious what part I should replace. Is it the Heater Fan Motor that needs replacing? The part costs about $32 on Roeseland.
Any idea on labor involved to get this done - apx. time to replace the motor.
Thanks in advance,
Uncas

I had the same issue... now resolved.
See this thread.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=375145
Hopefully you can do the same, but do not use WD40 to lubricate. Lots of heat around the blower motor and resistor pack and WD40 is very flammable.
Good Luck.

Fan noise during winter

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