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Originally Posted by adjusts

Hey all,

Recently my FRS has been experiencing an increase in supercharger whine coming from the rotrex unit. Since I installed the kit, I have made incredible efforts to check the rotrex fluid every week.

Last week, it hit around 30 deg F outside, took the FRS for a drive. This was when the whine got progressively louder. I didn't think too much of it. Checked the rotrex fluid yet once again, as well as the air filter and for any boost leaks, none. Fast forward to today (Sunday, 11/26), I was driving back on the way from groceries, and I hear a pop from the unit. I lost power from the blower, I could still drive, but the rotrex unit sounded like a blender filled with rocks.

My question is, has anyone experienced this before? I know Jackson Racing has awesome customer service, I'm hoping this is covered by warranty, as I really would not like to shell out another 2.1k or so for a new c30 blower. I have already contacted to see what steps I can take moving forward, just waiting for a response. Pretty bummed about this, the car is just sitting now.

Here is a sound clip. Car drove fine before the pop, the whine was just a bit loud, almost ear piercing when you popped the hood.

Mine did the same thing last month. Bearing failure. From first contact with JR to having a new unit arrive was about a month. I bought mine new directly from JR. I had about 6k miles on it. Rotrex has a 10 working day warranty inspection period. If covered, they send you a new unit, filter and reservoir.