noisy blower motor
02-17-2002, 03:02 PM
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noisy blower motor
complained to dealer that my blower motor (2000 SE) for the AC/Heater made too much noise (kinda like a squink noise not quite a squeek but very annoying). Dealer informed me that there was a service bulletin and they installed an insulated cover over the blower; it works! Just wanted to let everybody know.
02-20-2002, 04:58 AM
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Well, I had this done twice. The first time they replaced the blower. The second time, I think they replaced it again. And now the sound is coming back. Thank God for extended warranty. I sometimes call Nissan Canada in Ontario for some advice about a couple of problems, then they put me on hold and call my dealer! Damn!
Then the dealer calls me and tells me to bring the car in to replace this and that.
So far as to replace a piece of metal near the rear passenger window, because it was rusting from the inside out.
All it takes is on MAJOR device to fail, and extended warranty pays for itself.
The MAX is a 2000 and already has 83,000KMs on it.
Then the dealer calls me and tells me to bring the car in to replace this and that.
So far as to replace a piece of metal near the rear passenger window, because it was rusting from the inside out.
All it takes is on MAJOR device to fail, and extended warranty pays for itself.
The MAX is a 2000 and already has 83,000KMs on it.
02-20-2002, 07:59 AM
#4
yeah....
I had it done.. lasted about 8 months, about as long as it took the first one to tick. the cover doesnt help the ticking noise. Our pathfinder sounds like a cricket, I really need to get it back for service, even if it only helps for a short time.
02-20-2002, 12:54 PM
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Damn ticking
I had the same problem. The Nissan "guideline" is to replace the blower cover first. This obviously doesn't work. Then you have to go back in and have them replace the blower motor. When I did this, they had to order the blower motor and it was on a freakin 2 month back-order.
They finally got it back in to fix it, but it is starting to "hum/tick" again and it has been about 8 months. Nissan = Great engines, but terrible detail items!
They finally got it back in to fix it, but it is starting to "hum/tick" again and it has been about 8 months. Nissan = Great engines, but terrible detail items!
02-20-2002, 02:10 PM
#6
the Tick®
Are you running the in-cabin air filter? I am in both the max and pf, I assumed thats what was causing the blower motors to tick. I even considered rebuilding the blower motor myself. it's very easy to reach (yet service still thrashes my car getting to it???). havent decided.
Matter of fact, I had an arguement that went like this
them: "what's the problem?"
me: "that ticking"
them: "what ticking?"
me: "THAT ticking!"
them: "huh?"
me: "you are joking right?"
them: "no, I can't hear it."
me: speechless... make eye contact and just stare disbelievingly for at least 15 secs.
them: "oh, that sound... I dont know what we can do.."
me: "go back to your computer and read the TSB"
then I sweat because I got annoyed and played the "TSB" card early. I paid with a scratch on my glovebox.
yeah, part took FOREVER to get in..
Matter of fact, I had an arguement that went like this
them: "what's the problem?"
me: "that ticking"
them: "what ticking?"
me: "THAT ticking!"
them: "huh?"
me: "you are joking right?"
them: "no, I can't hear it."
me: speechless... make eye contact and just stare disbelievingly for at least 15 secs.
them: "oh, that sound... I dont know what we can do.."
me: "go back to your computer and read the TSB"
then I sweat because I got annoyed and played the "TSB" card early. I paid with a scratch on my glovebox.
yeah, part took FOREVER to get in..
02-20-2002, 08:59 PM
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Blower Motor - Noise
Classification:
HA99-004A
Reference:
NTB99-071A
Date:
February 10, 2000
NISSAN BLOWER MOTOR NOISE - COVER INSTALLATION
This amended version of NTB99-071 updates the services and Claims Information Sections. Please discard all paper copies of NTB99-071.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
1996-1999 Pathfinder (R50)
1995-1999 Maxima (A32)
2000 Maxima (A33) with Automatic Heater/Air Conditioner Controls
SERVICE INFORMATION:If a customer indicates that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor of an applied vehicle when the motor is run at low fan speeds (speed 1 or 2), a new, noise reducing blower motor cover is available (see Figure 1). The noise, if it occurs, may be very slight and, at times, difficult to hear.
Use the Service Procedure in this bulletin to evaluate the noise and determine the next step to correct the condition.
NOTE: This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Run the blower motor at low fan speed (speed 1 or 2) and evaluate the noise, if any. Decide which of the two following categories the noise falls under:
1. Loud rattle, clatter, jolt, or flap: Go to the procedure for Blower Case Cleaning.
2. Light ticking or humming noise: Complete the steps below to Install Blower Motor Cover.
Install Blower Motor Cover:
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the blower motor when installing the blower motor cover.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover (if equipped).
2. Disconnect the blower motor harness connector.
3. Clean the blower motor housing to ensure adhesive strips on the back of the blower motor cover will stick (standard window cleaner or other all-purpose cleaner can be used).
NOTE: Be sure to remove all residual film from the blower motor housing that may have been left by cleaning.
4. Peel the protective coverings from the adhesive strips on the blower motor cover (see Figure 1 for adhesive strip locations).
5. Install the blower motor cover onto the motor bracket (see Figure 2).
6. Re-connect the blower motor harness connector.
7. Re-attach the instrument panel lower cover (if equipped).
8. Run the blower motor at low fan speed. Confirm that the blower motor is working properly and the noise is eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level.
Blower Case Cleaning: 1. Remove blower motor unit from the blower case.
2. Remove all foreign material from the case.
3. Re-install the blower motor unit.
4. Run the blower motor at low fan speed (speed 1 or 2) and re-evaluate the noise:
A. If the noise is gone, no further action is needed.
B. If the noise is still a loud rattle, clatter, jolt, or flap, investigate other causes for the noise and repair as needed.
C. If the noise is a light ticking or humming, go to and complete the Install Blower Motor Cover procedure.
PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART # /PFP QUANTITY
Blower Motor Cover 27227-0E002 1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
NOTE: This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.
Classification:
HA99-004A
Reference:
NTB99-071A
Date:
February 10, 2000
NISSAN BLOWER MOTOR NOISE - COVER INSTALLATION
This amended version of NTB99-071 updates the services and Claims Information Sections. Please discard all paper copies of NTB99-071.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
1996-1999 Pathfinder (R50)
1995-1999 Maxima (A32)
2000 Maxima (A33) with Automatic Heater/Air Conditioner Controls
SERVICE INFORMATION:If a customer indicates that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor of an applied vehicle when the motor is run at low fan speeds (speed 1 or 2), a new, noise reducing blower motor cover is available (see Figure 1). The noise, if it occurs, may be very slight and, at times, difficult to hear.
Use the Service Procedure in this bulletin to evaluate the noise and determine the next step to correct the condition.
NOTE: This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
Run the blower motor at low fan speed (speed 1 or 2) and evaluate the noise, if any. Decide which of the two following categories the noise falls under:
1. Loud rattle, clatter, jolt, or flap: Go to the procedure for Blower Case Cleaning.
2. Light ticking or humming noise: Complete the steps below to Install Blower Motor Cover.
Install Blower Motor Cover:
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the blower motor when installing the blower motor cover.
1. Remove the instrument panel lower cover (if equipped).
2. Disconnect the blower motor harness connector.
3. Clean the blower motor housing to ensure adhesive strips on the back of the blower motor cover will stick (standard window cleaner or other all-purpose cleaner can be used).
NOTE: Be sure to remove all residual film from the blower motor housing that may have been left by cleaning.
4. Peel the protective coverings from the adhesive strips on the blower motor cover (see Figure 1 for adhesive strip locations).
5. Install the blower motor cover onto the motor bracket (see Figure 2).
6. Re-connect the blower motor harness connector.
7. Re-attach the instrument panel lower cover (if equipped).
8. Run the blower motor at low fan speed. Confirm that the blower motor is working properly and the noise is eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level.
Blower Case Cleaning: 1. Remove blower motor unit from the blower case.
2. Remove all foreign material from the case.
3. Re-install the blower motor unit.
4. Run the blower motor at low fan speed (speed 1 or 2) and re-evaluate the noise:
A. If the noise is gone, no further action is needed.
B. If the noise is still a loud rattle, clatter, jolt, or flap, investigate other causes for the noise and repair as needed.
C. If the noise is a light ticking or humming, go to and complete the Install Blower Motor Cover procedure.
PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART # /PFP QUANTITY
Blower Motor Cover 27227-0E002 1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
NOTE: This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.
. This is the exact problem I am having!
02-21-2002, 09:54 AM
#10
well
you are "screwed" if you need service period 
nah, you have a good chance of getting it fixed. matter of fact, since you already have the cover, they should go to the replacement first, rather than jerking you around with putting a cover on it then seeing what happens... tick tick tick..
nah, you have a good chance of getting it fixed. matter of fact, since you already have the cover, they should go to the replacement first, rather than jerking you around with putting a cover on it then seeing what happens... tick tick tick..
02-23-2002, 11:09 AM
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blower noise
had the insulated cover put on my blower, but you can still
hear a high pitched whirling sound from it esp when the car is cold
and at low fan speeds. Do you all think it is worth getting a new blower? I am just going to experience the same problems with a
new unit?
thanks in advance for your help
hear a high pitched whirling sound from it esp when the car is cold
and at low fan speeds. Do you all think it is worth getting a new blower? I am just going to experience the same problems with a
new unit?
thanks in advance for your help
02-23-2002, 02:14 PM
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Re: blower noise
Originally posted by optix
had the insulated cover put on my blower, but you can still
hear a high pitched whirling sound from it esp when the car is cold
and at low fan speeds. Do you all think it is worth getting a new blower? I am just going to experience the same problems with a
new unit?
thanks in advance for your help
had the insulated cover put on my blower, but you can still
hear a high pitched whirling sound from it esp when the car is cold
and at low fan speeds. Do you all think it is worth getting a new blower? I am just going to experience the same problems with a
new unit?
thanks in advance for your help
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