DEFINITION: Noise originating from the auxiliary blower motor.

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1. Sit inside the vehicle.
2. Close the vehicle doors and windows.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Cycle the auxiliary blower motor through all of the speeds and modes in order to determine where and when the noise occurs.

Is a noise evident during auxiliary blower operation?

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Inspect for excessive vibration at each auxiliary blower motor speed by feeling the auxiliary blower case.

Is excess vibration present?

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Listen to the auxiliary blower motor at each blower speed.

Is the auxiliary blower motor making a squeaking or chirping noise?

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1. Remove the auxiliary blower motor. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement .
2. Inspect the auxiliary blower motor for deposits of foreign material.

Did you find foreign material on the auxiliary blower motor?

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Inspect the auxiliary blower motor for the following conditions:

1. Cracked blades
2. A loose impeller retainer
3. Improper impeller alignment

Did you find any of these conditions?

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Remove the foreign material.

Is the action complete?

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Replace the auxiliary blower motor. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement .

Is the action complete?

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Install the auxiliary blower motor. Refer to Auxiliary Blower Motor Replacement .

Is the action complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Does the system operate correctly?

System OK

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