'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

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/03tacoma/ac/blomot/insp.pdf
http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/ac/blores/insp.pdf
http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/ac/blouni/comp.pdf
http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/ac/blouni/disa.pdf
http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/ac/blouni/inst.pdf
http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/ac/blouni/reas.pdf
http://65.200.1.6/FSM/Repair_Manual/03tacoma/ac/blouni/remo.pdf

Other references:
http://fsm.afraid.org/

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? :uhoh:


edit: spelling

See my edits above - ref 2003 Tacoma

Looks pretty easy

Thanks!! Looks like I have some reading to do.

I didn't figure out if all the pages I gave you were necessary. May only need two.

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

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.

Clifton

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.

Try it and find out.

You got me. I will stop being a chicken and hit it up tomorrow when I have some light to see by. :D

I even have the right tools for the job.... a screwdriver. :p

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

Thank you, thank you, thank you!


That was easy, like you said. With your help, I ended up fixing the problem for $40. :D :D :D

Thank you, thank you, thank you!


That was easy, like you said. With your help, I ended up fixing the problem for $40. :D :D :D