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2019 Heater / Defroster fan buzz?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRP, Mar 11, 2023.

  1. Mar 11, 2023 at 7:07 AM
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    TRP

    TRP [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello Gang,

    Yesterday the defrost/ heater blower on my 2019 developed an odd buzz, it sounds like a playing card in bicycle spokes.

    I'm on my mobile phone and couldn't locate the site search, sorry.

    Has anyone come across this issue before?
     
  2. Mar 11, 2023 at 7:09 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    When was the filter last changed?

    And you can drop the blower and see if something like a leaf may have worked it's way in.

    Always start simple!
     
  3. Mar 11, 2023 at 8:22 AM
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    na8rboy

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    Check for varmints in the filter/fan box.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2023 at 8:32 AM
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    TRP

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    That would not be completely out if the question, we recently had a ground squirrel get caught in the serpentine belt of my daughter's car. That was a mess.

    I guess I'll start with the easy stuff first.
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2023 at 2:58 PM
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    VB25

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    Your filters probably clogged, causing it to sag/tear and contact the blower wheel. Also mice.
     

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