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Heater fan noisy
1987 Carrera...my heater blower motor in the engine compartment is very noisy all of a sudden...It starts when the ignition key is turned on.
My question is...if I disconnect its electrical current, will I still have heat? can I use the dial between the seats to have heat coming from the footwell blowers? |
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03-30-2015, 02:50 PM
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short version -- you need to replace the heater blower motor -- there's a "failsafe" in place that will prevent the footwell motors from working if the heater motor dies/is disconnected. Searching the forum will show several threads with alternate motor sources for the $$$ factory motor.
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03-30-2015, 02:55 PM
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It is noisy for about 15 seconds and then the noise goes away...
is there a way to lubricate it somehow? |
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03-31-2015, 05:47 AM
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David, I had the same issue. I replced mine with one from our host. I am not sure whether or not it is still in the catalog.
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03-31-2015, 05:58 AM
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I tried to fix and lubricate mine on an 85 911. The bushing on the brush end elongated. I purchased a non-working motor from a fellow Pe!ican and switched end plates. I lubricated both bushings well with 3-1 oil which I have used many times in similar applications. It ran well on the bench. After 4-5 hours of operation, the motor started to seize. It was drawing 17 amps. I think normal is 3-4 amps. Maybe the oil was the wrong application. The bushings resemble "oilite" bushings and maybe don't require/accept lubrication. I was going to try grease, but since this is an important component of the engine cooling and HVAC systems, I decided I needed a new motor- from PP for $175 (requires a connector change).
I have a manual heating system and the footwell blowers will not work without the engine compartment blower being functional.
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03-31-2015, 06:07 AM
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David, Yes, it will work but not your dial settings and only with the levers and at speed.
Most likely one or both of the brushes are low and may have popped out of the guide so the edge is rubbing against the stator. Or the end cap has come loose and there is axial play. I purchased the aftermarket from our host but 2.4 years later it failed ( 2 year warranty ). I purchased a NEW OEM from dealer, it came with a new Fan and housing, correct diameter motor housing and no swapping of the connector, just a re-locate ( one screw ). Disconnect it now, the blower motor could start smoking. Jim
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03-31-2015, 06:25 AM
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One more thing, the blower motor should not be on if levers are down. You may have a dislodged switch under one of the levers. I would correct that so the blower is not on all the time that will certainly promote premature wear of the brushes.
BTW, my after market one the solder joint on one of the brushes broke off as well, causing the scratchy grinding noise.
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03-31-2015, 06:32 AM
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Thanks for your detailed answer...
You mean to say that if I disconnect the motor and raise the 2 levers I will still have heat? |
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03-31-2015, 07:14 AM
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However, since the two levers between the seats open flaps on the heat exchangers that let heat into the system, you should get some hot air coming into the car -- just no fan assist. I too went with an aftermarket fan, only to have it fail 2 years later. Now running a "factory" fan and hoping it will last |
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03-31-2015, 07:25 AM
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I see that you opted to buy the OEM motor after having experience with an alternate...
Porsche offers the whole unit only rather then just the motor...did you opt for that? or you can recommend a motor supplier elsewhere? the OEM is quite expensive... |
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04-01-2015, 03:46 AM
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If your foot well blowers are working, you can jumper the engine blower relay in the engine compartment, to defeat that safety feature. The foot well blowers will then be controlled by the 3 speed knob near the heat levers. I don't rremember the terminals to jump, but I found it by search.
Good luck, Dave
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04-01-2015, 04:11 AM
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I was about to make this same thread. I recorded the sound yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUms2vGj2aw Is this indicative of a dying blower motor?
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04-01-2015, 04:40 AM
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yes! this is the noise...beginning of the end...
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04-01-2015, 05:02 AM
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I just thought my heater was whining because it was so cold out.
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04-01-2015, 06:46 AM
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OEM, has the same warranty but it is built better and less modification and comes with new fan and housing. The reason for the higher price not just the Porsche tax alone. PMed you.
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Is your sound coming from the foot well blowers or the engine blower? I only ask because it sounded like the footwells to me since I had that problem, and I didn't have the engine blower problem. The FW's responded to a little cleaning and lube. Dan
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04-01-2015, 06:48 AM
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But before you start swapping the engine blower motor, you really need to fix the foot blower switches at the levers or you will burn out the next motor in a very short time.
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I think it's coming from the upper vents, not the footwells, but I'm not entirely sure. I may give them a lube and see if it corrects the issue before I start replacing parts.
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04-01-2015, 09:28 AM
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If it is the footwell blowers the noise is more likely from the blower wheel having slipped down and contacting the blower housing. |
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