[bob b]

Anyone deal with a squeal from the dash area when the blower motor is running? I'm about to attack with the WD40 but I could use some input. Bob

 

[toolo4sno]

I have a similar squeeling issue with my blower motor in my B5S4. It seems to be only at low to mid fan speeds. Anyone have any fixes for similar experiences?

 

[Laseron]

Is this the blower located behind the glovebox? Try removing the glovebox and re-lubing the bearings with some lithium greese. I think WD 40 would be a little thin for this application. Just my opinion :cigareta:

 

[toolagit2qwit]

Me too! It seems to squeal only when I hit pot holes/bumps or leaning around a turn- I am planning to deal with this annoyance this weekend- I'll let you know how I did!

 

[scrapman]

squeeling heater motor

Did the lithium grease grease work? Seems the cost to replace the motor involve more than just a motor based on the replacement cost.

 

[scrapman]

Well since there were no answers, I had to find out for myself. 5 10mm bolts and the glove box was out. 3 more 10mm screws and the heater motor was out. Unclip the 2 electrical connections for the underdash lights and heater power and there it was. Now the cause. Even though we have an air/pollen filter, ther is an amazing amount of ultra fine dirt and/or carbon from the electrical contacts that makes it thru. If you decide to do this, put newspaper on the floor as the dirt will require more than a vacuum. Some compressed air and a libera application of lithium grease and it is as quite as the proverial "church" .

 

[Laseron2]

Well done oh my brother.

 

[scrapman]

I just grew up at a time when I had to learn how to fix things. Life has afforded me the opportunity to buy an 05 A6 in addition to the 99 work car and my toy a supercharged Miata but nothing satisfies like saving the cost of a dealer visit with a little old fashioned elbow grease.