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Cabin air filter causing weird noise?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by ltjpayne, Oct 14, 2008.

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  1. Dec 8, 2008 at 12:06 PM
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    Harden your bark, there are storms on the horizon.
    $7 for Fram FreshBreeze with baking soda. about 10k.
     
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  2. Dec 10, 2008 at 3:41 PM
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    FIXED IT!!!!! no noise what so ever!!
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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    Realize this is a bit dated thread, but doing some cruising around and found it. What site on the web are you getting these cabin filters at $14.00? Thanks
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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  5. Jan 29, 2009 at 11:15 PM
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    just picked up my taco two days ago, it has 33k on it, and the blower is definitely clicking (32 degrees here), i did a search and found this thread, going to check the cabin air filter tomorrow, but i'm guessing it's the blower, anyone know how much those go for?? thanks
     
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  6. Jan 30, 2009 at 3:31 AM
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    How did you fix it (the ticking I assume)?
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2009 at 3:34 AM
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    Anyone try blowing out their cabin filter with an air compressor or is this a dumb idea?
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2009 at 3:39 AM
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    I'm hoping the 06 filter is the same for an 08 but I just wanted to pose the question? When I go to the logical-source website and switch to an 08 Taco, the air filter isn't even in the list. Anyone know if they're the same?
     
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  10. Jan 30, 2009 at 5:26 AM
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    I had the clicking sound. When I pulled the filter it was full of pine needles, pieces of leaves etc. With the filter out I turned on the fan and the ticking was still there. It took about 5 minutes with a small mirror and some long bent forceps to remove a few pieces that somehow got past the filter and now the fan is whisper quiet again.

    I didn't bother replacing the filter. I just attacked it with an air hose and put it back in.
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2009 at 5:45 AM
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  12. Jan 30, 2009 at 7:04 AM
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    ^^^^^^^^^^^
    That is correct sir
     
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  13. Jan 30, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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    I've found the reason for the ticking sound. My dealer kept saying "normal" and "there are leaves in the fan". I kept telling them otherwise until I got pissed enough to just take apart the blower fan and see where EXACTLY the sound was coming from. The sound is coming from the metal faceplace which covers the wire spool around the spindle of the fan. the faceplace must be balanced properly because it holds in place the spindle which is rotating for the fan to blow. when the faceplace is off balance by one of two screws that holds it in place, the fan ticks like a MF'er....as you balance the plate, the tick goes away and is as quiet as a mouse.

    #1 I took my glove box completely off making sure to release the springy thing first on the right side towards the passenger door and then just popped her out.

    #2 I then got out my trusty ratchet with a 5.5mm socket and removed 3 screws on the underside of the blower....the fan will slide out easily. leave the wires attached (be careful as the fan is still runnin' lectric)

    #3 let down the door that holds the cabin filter in and remove filter. now you can reach up in there and see if any of those mysterious leaves are present. blow it out with your air compressor or just root your hand around in there to get anything out.

    #4 hold the black plastic fan housing in your hand carefully and reach over and turn your a/c on the low setting (BE CAREFUL as that thing is quick to get away from you and can take a nub off pretty quickly) make sure you can hear the sound coming from the assembly in your hand. If so, move to step #5.

    #5 remove the covering with a phillips screwdriver (4 screws - i think) and remove that cover to reveal a silver metal cover with TWO (2) lubed screws. THESE ARE THE SCREWS THAT MUST BE BALANCED. Take a pair of vice grips and grab the black housing with them so you can get your hands away from the moving fan and so you can hold it steady. then use your phillips screwdriver on one of the two screws and notice how you can make the sound/tick worse as you tighten one of the screws.....too tight and the fan slows down and/or TICKS, too loose and the fan slows down....(spindle getting in a bind).

    There is a point where the fan will turn fastest and the sound will disappear magically. You'll see what I'm talking about once you're in there adjusting the screws to find that perfect point.

    #6 re-assemble and enjoy!


    I hope this helps a few people that have this ANNOYING sound!

    sometimes it just takes getting pissed off.....damn delphi.

    Why didn't they have metal stoppers under those screws or not have the spindle held still by a moveable plate......argh....


    I think that over time, those screws are backing out at different rates, which makes the spindle bind up and/or ticking sound occur......
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  14. Jan 30, 2009 at 7:23 AM
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    I do that all the time. I have also washed it with some dish soap and had good results. :)
     
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  15. Feb 1, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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  16. Feb 1, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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    No need to thank me, I only re-posted what TacoNut was giving the link to.
     
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  17. Feb 1, 2009 at 10:28 PM
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    damn tickings back and its TICKING me off!!!! I have now convinced myself its the blower
     
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    go to the link I posted (or just read where it was quoted)

    you have to have the fan running while you balance the screws
     
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    thanks skipped right over that
     
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    Hi anybody have a video how to remplace the cabin filter ....
     
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