SQUEAKY heater fan...HELP??

I've noticed lately that when I turn my heater on low it squeaks like a hamster on a wheel.. anyone else encounter this? Its annoying!! Does anyone have a Fix??

 

yeah, it's annoying as hell. just started doin' that but haven't looked at it closely yet

 

Mine sounds like a lot of crickets chirping on the first 2 low settings.

 

there's a thread on here somewhere about it. basically the noise is from the blower fan being unbalanced

edit: here's one thread
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/28355-blower-motor-squeek-chirp-low-fix.html

 

My 1 month old 2010 SR5 does the same thing. When my 2000 got bought back last month, it still had no rattles/squeaks etc. after 9.5 years. WTF???

 

thanks ak

 

no prob

 

Hey Kevin:
Sure it isn't one of those big cats purrin'? Oh by the way, my '06 has a hamster too!!!

 

Same here! It's so annoying I hate it!

 

i have it too.i want to kick my dash through the firewall

my 02 with 125K miles on it never gave me any problems or noises.1st gens are way better

 

Seriously though, I just turn the radio up!!!!

 

Yep my 2010 has the same prob, there is a fix on here DIY, but you cab get the dealership to fix it also, from what I understand there is a little ball that needs to be re-lubricated

 

mine does the same thing..i feel like my baby was fallin apart for a sec..but at least its a common thing

 

Damn I got the same thing... It squeaks on low.

 

nope, they're never allowed in the cab, only the box - they shed too much.

 

I also have this. I've seen a variety of fixes posted, some seem to be more successful than others.

 

As Do I!! very annoying. I actually took it to the Dealer a few days ago. They said its covered, but i just had to schedule an appointment. Bringing it back to the dealer is a big inconvenience. Takes too long !!!

 

Yeah thats my biggest problem is the inconvenience of making the appoitment, bringing the truck in, getting to work, getting off of work to pick up the truck. I bought a new truck to aviod taking it to the garage so often as my old ford. I guess I'll give the D.I.Y a go

 

According to Benca1 whose dad owns the dealership, this is due to something with a screw on the fan. My 09 does it as well and I know his is also. I'm having mine replaced. It's a warranty thang.

 

Yep, I have it also. I had it replaced under warranty and the new one isn't much better. Good luck with it, it is annoying.