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Old 10-19-2020, 12:58 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by GrayFox_27 View Post
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2017 Toyota 86

So I had my Blower Motor replaced under warranty by Toyota about a year ago (25k miles) because it was making this “clicking” sound and the air coming from the vents seemed weak even on the highest setting. Toyota initially claimed it was the Blower Motor, but I’m now at 40k miles and I’ve been having the same issue recently to the point where the AC just goes completely out.

The warranty is now expired, and I’ve read through other sources that it could be the Relay going bad. I removed the Blower Motor and it works and sounds perfectly fine when I’m holding it in my hand while testing it, and it still looks new. But once I place it back under neither the dash, the same noise slowly comes back from the Blower Motor.

I checked the space in which the Blower Motor sits, and there’s nothing blocking it or getting in the way of the fan itself so I’m not sure what’s causing it to fail.

I ordered a new Relay and I’m hoping that’s all it is and not a major electrical issue.

Hoping someone has a bit more insight on the situation?

Here’s a Link to what it sounds like:
The last time I heard a sound like that - a plane was taking off.

What do you mean the AC goes completely out?

I have an idea that when the unit is re-installed in the car that the blower motor housing is being stressed/twisted so that the fan blade is hitting something -
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