Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
Bart Oleksy wrote:
> Steve Daniels wrote:
>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>
>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>
>>
>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>> would do the trick.
>
> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
> the center vents. Anyone know?
>
> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>
> Thanks for the quick response.
>
> Bart
>
>
I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
front of the windshield (under the hood).
Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
tape of silicone seal.
#12
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
Bart Oleksy wrote:
> Steve Daniels wrote:
>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>
>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>
>>
>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>> would do the trick.
>
> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
> the center vents. Anyone know?
>
> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>
> Thanks for the quick response.
>
> Bart
>
>
I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
front of the windshield (under the hood).
Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
tape of silicone seal.
#13
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
Bart Oleksy wrote:
> Steve Daniels wrote:
>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>
>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>
>>
>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>> would do the trick.
>
> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
> the center vents. Anyone know?
>
> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>
> Thanks for the quick response.
>
> Bart
>
>
I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
front of the windshield (under the hood).
Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
tape of silicone seal.
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:28:32 -0600, Tony <tonyjNOSPAM@NOSPAMvisi.com> wrote:
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:28:32 -0600, Tony <tonyjNOSPAM@NOSPAMvisi.com> wrote:
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:28:32 -0600, Tony <tonyjNOSPAM@NOSPAMvisi.com> wrote:
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:28:32 -0600, Tony <tonyjNOSPAM@NOSPAMvisi.com> wrote:
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
>
>
>Bart Oleksy wrote:
>> Steve Daniels wrote:
>>> On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:47:06 -0600, against all advice, something
>>> compelled Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com>, to say:
>>>
>>>> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan,
>>>> $400-ish plus installation/labor/labour! Is there something
>>>> else that can be done to reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be
>>>> very annoying if it lasts for very long... thanks for all ideas!
>>>
>>>
>>> Can you get to the fan? I'm thinking a little squirt of WD40
>>> would do the trick.
>>
>> I haven't tried to get at it yet myself - not terribly handy at such
>> things, but willing to give easy things a try! I believe I can get
>> the vent covers off (!), but not sure how far the actual fan is from
>> the center vents. Anyone know?
>>
>> I like the WD-40 idea, just not sure how to deliver the payload!
>>
>> Thanks for the quick response.
>>
>> Bart
>>
>>
>I think it is accessible from under the plastic cover that is just in
>front of the windshield (under the hood).
>
>Turn the fan on and you will know where it is
>
>Access top the bearings is probably covered but you could drill a small
>hole in the center of the end of the motor, WD40 and then cover with
>tape of silicone seal.
Per the Bentley CD, A4 1996 and up access to blower is via the glove box (the
door and innards of which need to be removed first). It looks trivial to do.
/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
In article <46dedf92$0$16347$88260bb3@free.teranews.com>,
Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
> I have a '98 A6 QW and a '97 A4 Q2.8 that are both showing similar
> symptoms with the interior fan...sounds like a squeaking/chirping noise
> coming from the center fan from time to time.
>
> In the A6, it often shows up immediately after going over a bump, then
> dies down again after a few seconds, but sometimes just starts without
> any noticeable incident.
>
> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan, $400-ish plus
> installation/labor/labour! Is there something else that can be done to
> reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be very annoying if it lasts for very
> long... thanks for all ideas!
>
> Bart
Sometimes DC motor brushes squeak against a glazed commutator when
they're run at low speed for a long time. A few minutes at full power
should fix it.
Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
> I have a '98 A6 QW and a '97 A4 Q2.8 that are both showing similar
> symptoms with the interior fan...sounds like a squeaking/chirping noise
> coming from the center fan from time to time.
>
> In the A6, it often shows up immediately after going over a bump, then
> dies down again after a few seconds, but sometimes just starts without
> any noticeable incident.
>
> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan, $400-ish plus
> installation/labor/labour! Is there something else that can be done to
> reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be very annoying if it lasts for very
> long... thanks for all ideas!
>
> Bart
Sometimes DC motor brushes squeak against a glazed commutator when
they're run at low speed for a long time. A few minutes at full power
should fix it.
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
In article <46dedf92$0$16347$88260bb3@free.teranews.com>,
Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
> I have a '98 A6 QW and a '97 A4 Q2.8 that are both showing similar
> symptoms with the interior fan...sounds like a squeaking/chirping noise
> coming from the center fan from time to time.
>
> In the A6, it often shows up immediately after going over a bump, then
> dies down again after a few seconds, but sometimes just starts without
> any noticeable incident.
>
> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan, $400-ish plus
> installation/labor/labour! Is there something else that can be done to
> reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be very annoying if it lasts for very
> long... thanks for all ideas!
>
> Bart
Sometimes DC motor brushes squeak against a glazed commutator when
they're run at low speed for a long time. A few minutes at full power
should fix it.
Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
> I have a '98 A6 QW and a '97 A4 Q2.8 that are both showing similar
> symptoms with the interior fan...sounds like a squeaking/chirping noise
> coming from the center fan from time to time.
>
> In the A6, it often shows up immediately after going over a bump, then
> dies down again after a few seconds, but sometimes just starts without
> any noticeable incident.
>
> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan, $400-ish plus
> installation/labor/labour! Is there something else that can be done to
> reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be very annoying if it lasts for very
> long... thanks for all ideas!
>
> Bart
Sometimes DC motor brushes squeak against a glazed commutator when
they're run at low speed for a long time. A few minutes at full power
should fix it.
#20
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Re: Squeaky/chirpy (interior) fan - how to fix?
In article <46dedf92$0$16347$88260bb3@free.teranews.com>,
Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
> I have a '98 A6 QW and a '97 A4 Q2.8 that are both showing similar
> symptoms with the interior fan...sounds like a squeaking/chirping noise
> coming from the center fan from time to time.
>
> In the A6, it often shows up immediately after going over a bump, then
> dies down again after a few seconds, but sometimes just starts without
> any noticeable incident.
>
> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan, $400-ish plus
> installation/labor/labour! Is there something else that can be done to
> reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be very annoying if it lasts for very
> long... thanks for all ideas!
>
> Bart
Sometimes DC motor brushes squeak against a glazed commutator when
they're run at low speed for a long time. A few minutes at full power
should fix it.
Bart Oleksy <barto@nerdshack.com> wrote:
> I have a '98 A6 QW and a '97 A4 Q2.8 that are both showing similar
> symptoms with the interior fan...sounds like a squeaking/chirping noise
> coming from the center fan from time to time.
>
> In the A6, it often shows up immediately after going over a bump, then
> dies down again after a few seconds, but sometimes just starts without
> any noticeable incident.
>
> Local shop thought it could only be fixed with a new fan, $400-ish plus
> installation/labor/labour! Is there something else that can be done to
> reduce/eliminate the noise? Can be very annoying if it lasts for very
> long... thanks for all ideas!
>
> Bart
Sometimes DC motor brushes squeak against a glazed commutator when
they're run at low speed for a long time. A few minutes at full power
should fix it.