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jordan7831 · 12-04-2017, 02:07 PM

Hello everyone,

Quick question. I recently found that there is a humming noise from my head unit, which sounds like a computer fan with a bad bearing. I was able to verify this with the engine and fans off and the car in accessory mode.

A few searches yielded that the best way to fix is to replace the unit all together.

I plan on pulling the head unit out to visually inspect. Does anyone know if it's possible to service the fan, of if a replacement is the best course of action.

Additionally, if replacement is the best option, would this be covered under warranty?

My car is a 2016 FRS with 40,000KM.

Thanks in advance everyone!

EDIT: Resolution: I made a video and sent to my service advisor. He was able to order a replacement head unit under warranty. Zero cost to me.

Jordan

CraigVM · 12-05-2017, 12:07 AM

Scion USA has a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty so I would think yours would be covered also. Worst case, replacing the fan would be pretty simple.

Ultramaroon · 12-05-2017, 01:22 AM

We've seen a few of those fans take a dump. I'm sure they can be replaced but until now, no one has taken any interest.

Tcoat · 12-05-2017, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jordan7831

Hello everyone,

Quick question. I recently found that there is a humming noise from my head unit, which sounds like a computer fan with a bad bearing. I was able to verify this with the engine and fans off and the car in accessory mode.

A few searches yielded that the best way to fix is to replace the unit all together.

I plan on pulling the head unit out to visually inspect. Does anyone know if it's possible to service the fan, of if a replacement is the best course of action.

Additionally, if replacement is the best option, would this be covered under warranty?

My car is a 2016 FRS with 40,000KM.

Thanks in advance everyone!
Jordan

You are still in warranty. Don't pull it yourself or even touch it. If you do you risk hearing "So sorry Mr 7831 but we won't cover under warranty since you tampered with it". Just take it in and have them deal with it.

jordan7831 · 12-05-2017, 09:34 AM

Thanks everyone, appreciate the responses. I'd like to click the Thanks button but I might not have the post count to do that as of yet.

For my head unit, it's an intermittent problem. Yesterday it was buzzing away, but this morning not so much as a whisper.

Guess I will pump up the volume until it's fixed :P

Jordan

Slammillionaire · 12-05-2017, 09:43 AM

Get a louder exhaust

12-04-2017, 02:07 PM	#1
jordan7831 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: 2016 Halo FRS Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 161 Thanks: 183 Thanked 95 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Humming noise from head unit Hello everyone, Quick question. I recently found that there is a humming noise from my head unit, which sounds like a computer fan with a bad bearing. I was able to verify this with the engine and fans off and the car in accessory mode. A few searches yielded that the best way to fix is to replace the unit all together. I plan on pulling the head unit out to visually inspect. Does anyone know if it's possible to service the fan, of if a replacement is the best course of action. Additionally, if replacement is the best option, would this be covered under warranty? My car is a 2016 FRS with 40,000KM. Thanks in advance everyone! EDIT: Resolution: I made a video and sent to my service advisor. He was able to order a replacement head unit under warranty. Zero cost to me. Jordan Last edited by jordan7831; 04-14-2018 at 11:49 AM.

12-05-2017, 01:22 AM	#3
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	We've seen a few of those fans take a dump. I'm sure they can be replaced but until now, no one has taken any interest. __________________ service manuals

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CraigVM Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: Car Collector Location: Pacific NW Posts: 76 Thanks: 26 Thanked 35 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scion USA has a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty so I would think yours would be covered also. Worst case, replacing the fan would be pretty simple.

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jordan7831 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: 2016 Halo FRS Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 161 Thanks: 183 Thanked 95 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks everyone, appreciate the responses. I'd like to click the Thanks button but I might not have the post count to do that as of yet. For my head unit, it's an intermittent problem. Yesterday it was buzzing away, but this morning not so much as a whisper. Guess I will pump up the volume until it's fixed :P Jordan

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