My blower seems to be making squeaks and chirps intermittently and it also varies with weather and blower speed. At low speeds on some days, it chirps and squeaks a lot. At high speeds it chirps and squeaks occasionally. I've also noticed that rainy days will increase the frequency of chirps, and it's very annoying.
Is there a way to fix this without buying a new one? Also, is it easy to take out? I don't know how the airbag unit will affect the removal and reinstallation.
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A/c And Heater Blower Noise
Started by drPheta, Apr 27 2004 01:28 AM
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Posted 27 April 2004 - 01:28 AM
1995 Cream Yellow 850 T-5R Wagon (sadly has been sold)
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Posted 27 April 2004 - 03:58 AM
Some people have sucessfully pulled the fan and greased the bearings and had no problems.
I however was not so lucky. Pulled my fan out and sprayed lithium grease on the two bearing points. Within 200mi my fan was dead.
I ended up buying a new one complete with the cage. Cost about $130 I think.
I however was not so lucky. Pulled my fan out and sprayed lithium grease on the two bearing points. Within 200mi my fan was dead.
I ended up buying a new one complete with the cage. Cost about $130 I think.
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Posted 27 April 2004 - 01:10 PM
You will probably end up getting a new one...but it should do you good. The airbags are not a problem, you do not access the motor from there, you go in from the bezel under the back of the hood. Check the Haynes manual if you can.
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Posted 27 April 2004 - 03:51 PM
I have had this problem with my 98-S70 GLT since the day I purchased it. The dealership has no clue on how tro fix it. The most likely issue, though, is that the dampers are opening and closing quickly and are out of wack. I saw a post that discussed a calibration procedure for the dampers but Volvo will need to do it. Good luck. I just live with it.
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Posted 27 April 2004 - 07:34 PM
Hey guys:
I had this same problem w/ my '95 850 GLT and I fixed it by R&R the fan motor + cage. It's a simple job, but the part is spendy. I'd go with an OEM fan, the one I purchased doesn't chirp but it seems louder than it should be.
Jonathan
I had this same problem w/ my '95 850 GLT and I fixed it by R&R the fan motor + cage. It's a simple job, but the part is spendy. I'd go with an OEM fan, the one I purchased doesn't chirp but it seems louder than it should be.
Jonathan
Down to 1 Car seat in the '95 850 GLT same w/ the '98 V70 T5
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Posted 27 April 2004 - 09:20 PM
Thanks guys. The squeaks and chirps come from inside...but I have to R&R it from the back of the hood?
Quoted from Chopper: "The airbags are not a problem, you do not access the motor from there, you go in from the bezel under the back of the hood."
Thanks again. I'm thumbing through a Haynes manual now, hopefully I can just remanu the thing and not spend a dime.
Quoted from Chopper: "The airbags are not a problem, you do not access the motor from there, you go in from the bezel under the back of the hood."
Thanks again. I'm thumbing through a Haynes manual now, hopefully I can just remanu the thing and not spend a dime.
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Selling the following: Check the Classifieds: CF goodies | 18" BBS Tritons with GoodYear Eagle GS-D3 F1 Tires | Stage 1 Stuff | Some other odds and ends.
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Posted 27 April 2004 - 10:39 PM
Check out the Bay13 instructions for passenger dash access.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/pdash850.htm
You'll need to pull the glovebox too to get to the blower fan.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/pdash850.htm
You'll need to pull the glovebox too to get to the blower fan.
'99 BMW 540i - 110k
'99 Volvo S70 AWD - 150k - Wife's
'93 940 - 220k+ - The Beast
'90 740t - 240k - gone
'97 850 T-5 - RIP 09/16/04 99,983mi
'99 Volvo S70 AWD - 150k - Wife's
'93 940 - 220k+ - The Beast
'90 740t - 240k - gone
'97 850 T-5 - RIP 09/16/04 99,983mi
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Posted 28 April 2004 - 01:29 PM
QUOTE(jb7073 @ Apr 27 2004, 04:39 PM)
You'll need to pull the glovebox too to get to the blower fan.
I was wrong!
Sorry about that. You still shouldn't worry about airbags though.
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Posted 29 April 2004 - 03:55 AM
QUOTE(jb7073 @ Apr 27 2004, 04:39 PM)
Check out the Bay13 instructions for passenger dash access.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/pdash850.htm
You'll need to pull the glovebox too to get to the blower fan.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/pdash850.htm
You'll need to pull the glovebox too to get to the blower fan.
Yes - these are good instructions. Took me about an hour to complete on a 96 850.
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Previously: 1996 850 wagon, 2000 S70, 2001 V70 2.4T
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Posted 29 April 2004 - 04:04 AM
QUOTE(jhb8426 @ Apr 28 2004, 09:55 PM)
QUOTE(jb7073 @ Apr 27 2004, 04:39 PM)
Check out the Bay13 instructions for passenger dash access.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/pdash850.htm
You'll need to pull the glovebox too to get to the blower fan.
http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/pdash850.htm
You'll need to pull the glovebox too to get to the blower fan.
Yes - these are good instructions. Took me about an hour to complete on a 96 850.
Yeah, they were good.... once I figured out that even though there was only 3 nuts to remove from the knee bolster, there still is 4 studs.
'99 BMW 540i - 110k
'99 Volvo S70 AWD - 150k - Wife's
'93 940 - 220k+ - The Beast
'90 740t - 240k - gone
'97 850 T-5 - RIP 09/16/04 99,983mi
'99 Volvo S70 AWD - 150k - Wife's
'93 940 - 220k+ - The Beast
'90 740t - 240k - gone
'97 850 T-5 - RIP 09/16/04 99,983mi
