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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 08:17 AM
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When I turn the heater on there is a crazy buzzing sound that gets louder with more fan speed. Coming from the passenger side footwell.

Could the blower box (not sure if that is the correct label for it) be loose or possibly have debris in it? Anyone else experienced this?

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Originally Posted by ShawnD
When I turn the heater on there is a crazy buzzing sound that gets louder with more fan speed. Coming from the passenger side footwell.

Could the blower box (not sure if that is the correct label for it) be loose or possibly have debris in it? Anyone else experienced this?

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That, or it could be trying to die.
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That, or it could be trying to die.
Come on man...don't tell me that. ha!
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Possible mouse nest to blower motor going bad. Fan blades break can make it have a vibration humming noise. Remove and inspect.
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I've had to clean mine out before for this same reason. Turned out to be leaves/debris, no big deal at all. The motor is easy to remove on these.
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Originally Posted by ShawnD
Come on man...don't tell me that. ha!
Worst case scenario broski! It probably isn't that, though!
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I've had to clean mine out before for this same reason. Turned out to be leaves/debris, no big deal at all. The motor is easy to remove on these.
Could be leaves...**** TON of them in the cracks/crevices of this car I picked up.

I will search for the DIY on removing the motor. Thanks dudes!
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I have the same issue on my '02 Camaro RS -- I suspect leaves -- still need to pull it out and inspect it.
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Turned on the a/c today and made the same noise so must be the blower. Better get on the repair before summer kicks in here!
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