Blower motor replacement

Hey guys, wanted to throw this out their, many might have seen that mine went bad and I replaced it with a autozone one. I realized mine had another Chinese one in it when I pulled the old one. I've never had a oem blower motor. I've read on here that some have said they blow much harder than the aftermarkets. I've never had a oem. I did notice my autozone one blew about the same as the Chinese one. I'm wanting to ask, are the oems worth the money? I know I got in my brother's 09 1500 and the blower motor was super strong compared to mine. Was wondering if the oems are really that good compared to the aftermarkets

 

OEM parts especially electronic ones are almost always superior to parts store garbage, it's up to you if it's worth paying the difference or not.

As far as if the OEM one blows more air I couldn't tell you, I do know the 2nd gen A/C system is adequate at best if your in a hot climate.

Have you checked/changed your cabin air filter?

 

I put a new k&n washable in it last year, I need to check it again to see if I need to clean it. But if that's the case, if your saying that's just how these trucks are, I'll just keep my duralast and hope it lasts

 

Something else to add, here lately in the Somerset ky area, it's been in the mid 90s with over 100° heat index. But if your saying that's just how these are where their systems are adequate, than you answered my question.

 

Yea about all you can do is keep the cabin filter and condenser in front of the radiator clean.

If you idle or drive around in town alot adding a condenser fan may help it cool better but it's still not gona freeze you out on a 90+ degree day like some vehicles will.

 

Ok, cool, you answered my question. Thanks man. You have been one to help me a lot here lately . I'll just keep running my duralast since I now know that's just how these are. If I do have problems again, which I'd say not after what all I did to mine, I'll get a oem.

 

Buy once.. and thanks for the heads up!

 

It has been 90 degrees + for the last several days in most of New England with very high/extreme humidity. I have the Original OEM blower fan in my 2014 double cab. The blower and a/c have been more tha adequate in my truck. (so far ) It is colder in recirc mode than it is in fresh mode when you first get in and it has been sitting with the windows closed in the sun for hours, but that's be expected. Once the cabin is cooled down they (modes) are essentially equal and cold and and I can turn down the fan to reduce the noise.

 

Mine gets good and cold. I usually always run max ac full blast. I just remember some saying that when they bought a oem it blows much harder. All I have had is aftermarket since I have had my truck. So, I was curious if anyone has upgraded from a aftermarket like a duralast like what I got and has noticed a differance in airflow. Seems like my blower motor should be stronger.

 

You could try just temporarily removing it and see how much (if any) difference it makes, (I wouldn't recommend leaving it removed though) or pick up an equivalent cabin filter at NAPA or Carquest. If you get one from there that says "Mann" or "Denso" on it, they are/were an OEM filter supplier for Toyota.

 

I know the last blower motor that was put in this truck from the previous owner was a Chinese one. The duralast blows the same as it. However, I rode in my bros 09 1500 and the blower motor was strong compared to mine. And I thought I read on here where people talked about when they decided to buy a oem and it was stronger. So, I only know the strength of aftermarket blower motors.

 

05, about 200k and in the sweltering heat, so my blower motor is always on.

at maybe 150k, i thought it was shot, as it stopped blowing.

I took it apart, cleaned the fking termites out of it and it is still working just fine.

I do not typically find a/c or blower motor problems with toyotas. (except the ones that were in collisions)

 

They generally all blow about the same, OEM included.

If anyone finds an aftermarket that blows especially harder/more volume, please post up.

I'm also curious of other blowers designed for other vehicles will bolt up.

 

Go with the newest part number oem replacement, I had a chirp on my original and decided to be cheap and get one from AZ, chirp was gone but it was loud as hell. Returned it and bought a Oem blower and all is well.

 

I haven't checked but...... is the cabin filter out of the air circuit when you are re-circulating? I believe so. My truck just can't get ahead of the AZ sun load (called insolation) without re-circ. It also has to have some road speed air flow to help the fan. Blows nice 42º in my face when it has re-circ and speed on its side.

I've been shopping for years for some decent priced infrared reflective paint to do a large rectangle on the roof.

 

I have the original blower, and it sucks (as far as blowing). My understanding is that most consider the AC/blower system in Tacos to be marginal. FOR ME, I use AT LEAST 3 on the blower all the time (yes, vent temps are up to spec). I rarely use max cool because using max cool causes the compressor to run excessively (other than automatically closing the vent to recirculate).

I believe Denso makes the blower motors for at least most Toyotas, but I don't know if Tacos for sure, but don't see why it wouldn't be. It's not like Toyota ACTUALLY makes blower motors - like all manufacturers, most parts are vended out to OEM suppliers. Denso is a preferred OEM supplier for many parts, especially electronics/electrical, likely because they own about 24ish percent of Denso (I believe they also hold about 20% of Aisin).

Edit - I don't think Denso sells blower motors via aftermarket suppliers, so if you REALLY want it, I guess you're stuck with dealer pricing.

 

Your not wrong on the aftermarket, mine is loud. But I usually run music stupid loud. So, I never know

 

The cabin filter is still in the air stream when the system is in recirc mode. When in recirc, instead of the air coming down through the cowl above it, a small door is opened on the front of the unit on the inside.

 

A while back I was looking on ebay for a nice used blower motor to do some testing on my 2013. They had some nice used OEM units for $40-60 with free shipping.

I was going to try a 2015 blower motor due to it being the last year on 2nd gens.

 

Recirculate does exactly what it says, it closes off outside air and opens a door so the A/C system pulls air from inside the truck. It does not bypass the cabin filter.

If the A/C is on the compressor is running, it only cycles off if evaporator temperature drops below about 35F, the high pressure cutout switch opens, or the PCM commands it off due to high coolant temp or WOT.
All max A/C does is move the temp actuator to full cold and open the recirculation door.