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05-16-2005, 01:20 PM | #1 | |
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'01 Fan not working
Howdy folks -- just ran into this board while trying to find information on a problem.
My fan all of a sudden is no longer working. It started with a groaning from the fan motor and now, I get nothing whether the AC is engaged or not. Same with toggling between in recirculation and vent. I can tell the AC itself is working as I feel the power change in the engine. The thermostat is also operational as I can feel the temp changes via the ventilated air when the truck is moving. Just nada, at any setting of the fan speed control knob. Any ideas? I really do not know what I should look at first. I really hate to have to take it in to a dealer as I am sure that will be spendy. Thanks for any help! - Rich |
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05-16-2005, 01:22 PM | #2 | |
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Re: '01 Fan not working
Welcome to the AF!
If the fan motor made bad noises before you had a problem, odds are, the fan motor died and has to be replaced. http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/...lomot/insp.pdf http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/...lores/insp.pdf http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/...louni/comp.pdf http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/...louni/disa.pdf http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/...louni/inst.pdf http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/...louni/reas.pdf http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/...louni/remo.pdf Other references: http://fsm.afraid.org/
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05-16-2005, 01:27 PM | #3 | |
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Thanks for the welcome, Brian.
Yup, pretty much figured that was the problem due to the obvious motor dying noise, but I was hoping for something that even I could accomplish, like replacing a fuse. Now to the next part that I think will be out of my capabilities: Is this something a novice could handle, or is it going to be a $$$ dealership ordeal? edit: spelling |
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05-16-2005, 01:27 PM | #4 | |
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Re: '01 Fan not working
See my edits above - ref 2003 Tacoma
Looks pretty easy
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05-16-2005, 01:38 PM | #5 | |
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Thanks!! Looks like I have some reading to do.
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05-16-2005, 02:11 PM | #6 | |
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Re: '01 Fan not working
I didn't figure out if all the pages I gave you were necessary. May only need two.
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I see how to go about it now, but am not sure if I can just remove the glove compartment parts or if I have to take out the entire dash, steering wheel, stereo, etc...
If I it just the glove compartment parts, then it looks like a cinch. Looks like the motor itself costs ~$100 so that is good also. Thanks again, - Rich |
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05-16-2005, 08:26 PM | #8 | |
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Re: '01 Fan not working
You may be able to locate a used fan at a salvage place for much less. Any decent salvage yard will warranty the item to be good when you receive it.
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05-16-2005, 08:42 PM | #9 | |
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Thanks Clifton, that is a fantastic idea. I just found a blower motor at Foster's for $40. Used, but great condition.
- Can anyone confirm that the only dash parts removal needed to get to the blower unit is the glovebox and glovebox brace? Looks like 2 screws for the box and 2 for the brace, then 3 for the motor. |
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05-16-2005, 08:47 PM | #10 | |
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Re: '01 Fan not working
Try it and find out.
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You got me. I will stop being a chicken and hit it up tomorrow when I have some light to see by.
I even have the right tools for the job.... a screwdriver. I guess I really got intimidated by the problem when all I had to do was ask some questions in the right place. Yall have made my day, thank you. Rich |
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05-17-2005, 03:35 PM | #12 | |
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
That was easy, like you said. With your help, I ended up fixing the problem for $40. |
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
That was easy, like you said. With your help, I ended up fixing the problem for $40. |
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