Blower Motor & Resistor - Toyota Pick Up
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Elizabeth
1991 Toyota PU-same problems. Allmonstersattack (below) is right. P. I. T. A (difficult. 1. 5 hrs to R&R squirrel cage. I have woman hands small enough that medium Costco nitrile gloves fit snug. How a bigger hand would do this is puzzling. The painful part was removing the screw behind the fan motor and then dealing with a clearance problem in removing the fan/blower motor. The key? Each of the 3 identical factory screws fits an 8 mm socket, a slot screw, and a T20 star driver. Go after the this hidden screw first so there is no binding or wobbling, cause this is really a pain. The star drive and a tiny 1/4 drive ratchet with an adapter was what I finally managed to get into the screw head. My small socket extension was too long (need maybe a 1. 5. I accessed the screw from the right side of the blower motor and had 2 clicks of the ratchet in that tiny space. I wish I had done the following first: 1. remove the wire that crosses the blower and plugs into fire wall (pinch the fitting and pull)[I am guessing this is the speed controller]. 2. remove the wire that plugs into the fan blower (clip faces you, push the clip while prying the plug down. 3. pull the carpet out of the way, which requires removing the side pane, l and gently pull it off the velcro strip that is stapled to a rubber mat beneath the carpet. 4. reach a bit farther up/right on the rubber mat to find a yellow plastic wing screw; unscrew the mat from the fire wall and push it out of the way (this is NOT easy. 5. NOW remove the 3 screws. The unit drops straight down and immediately binds against the firewall no matter how hard you pull down. It was 90F when I did this work so the plastic blower deformed rather easy, which is required to get it out of/back in the housing (I strangled it out. Frightened by a smell of burning grass when I started the fan to check it. Cleared after a minute but real mystery what could have been burning. Good luck.
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1991 Toyota PU-same problems. Allmonstersattack (below) is right. P. I. T. A (difficult. 1. 5 hrs to R&R squirrel cage. I have woman hands small enough that medium Costco nitrile gloves fit snug. How a bigger hand would do this is puzzling. The painful part was removing the screw behind the fan motor and then dealing with a clearance problem in removing the fan/blower motor. The key? Each of the 3 identical factory screws fits an 8 mm socket, a slot screw, and a T20 star driver. Go after the this hidden screw first so there is no binding or wobbling, cause this is really a pain. The star drive and a tiny 1/4 drive ratchet with an adapter was what I finally managed to get into the screw head. My small socket extension was too long (need maybe a 1. 5. I accessed the screw from the right side of the blower motor and had 2 clicks of the ratchet in that tiny space. I wish I had done the following first: 1. remove the wire that crosses the blower and plugs into fire wall (pinch the fitting and pull)[I am guessing this is the speed controller]. 2. remove the wire that plugs into the fan blower (clip faces you, push the clip while prying the plug down. 3. pull the carpet out of the way, which requires removing the side pane, l and gently pull it off the velcro strip that is stapled to a rubber mat beneath the carpet. 4. reach a bit farther up/right on the rubber mat to find a yellow plastic wing screw; unscrew the mat from the fire wall and push it out of the way (this is NOT easy. 5. NOW remove the 3 screws. The unit drops straight down and immediately binds against the firewall no matter how hard you pull down. It was 90F when I did this work so the plastic blower deformed rather easy, which is required to get it out of/back in the housing (I strangled it out. Frightened by a smell of burning grass when I started the fan to check it. Cleared after a minute but real mystery what could have been burning. Good luck.
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Hardyellow
If you in fact decide you want to do this yourself. her are a few tips. It just took me four hours. Our posters makes it look like a cake walk. My truck is a 1992 Toyota 4x4 extended cab. The three bolts that are holding the fan are not Phillips Heads they are 8mm. The rear bolt/screw is the problem. You can't see it without a mirror, it's next to impossible to get you left hand in there. I have a ratchet that the handle twist, the only tool I could get on the bolt, no room to ratchet. Getting the fan out is tough, getting it back in is even worse. You actually have to squeeze the plastic blades to force it in. The resistor is easy. two phillips head screws. NOW, the four speed fan switch, I'll take it to a Toyota Dealer. At least they'll be able to replace all the little plastic parts in the panels they break. Lou's Garage won't have them on hand. Hope this helps some of you. good luck.
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If you in fact decide you want to do this yourself. her are a few tips. It just took me four hours. Our posters makes it look like a cake walk. My truck is a 1992 Toyota 4x4 extended cab. The three bolts that are holding the fan are not Phillips Heads they are 8mm. The rear bolt/screw is the problem. You can't see it without a mirror, it's next to impossible to get you left hand in there. I have a ratchet that the handle twist, the only tool I could get on the bolt, no room to ratchet. Getting the fan out is tough, getting it back in is even worse. You actually have to squeeze the plastic blades to force it in. The resistor is easy. two phillips head screws. NOW, the four speed fan switch, I'll take it to a Toyota Dealer. At least they'll be able to replace all the little plastic parts in the panels they break. Lou's Garage won't have them on hand. Hope this helps some of you. good luck.
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Sean
Speaking with experience there's nothing that will ruin a good vehicle while it's sitting, then rats I leave my hood open, prevents them from nesting in your engine destroying your wiring harness vacuum lines building a nest, I leave a little toilet paper rolled up in a Awad, on top of your engine you'll see if there's any activity in that area same of the Interior they always go for that soft easy nesting material, and you either need to bring your cats are some pellets to protect your investment
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Speaking with experience there's nothing that will ruin a good vehicle while it's sitting, then rats I leave my hood open, prevents them from nesting in your engine destroying your wiring harness vacuum lines building a nest, I leave a little toilet paper rolled up in a Awad, on top of your engine you'll see if there's any activity in that area same of the Interior they always go for that soft easy nesting material, and you either need to bring your cats are some pellets to protect your investment
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Hardyellow
I've worked on many cars all my life. This is one of the worst jobs I have ever had to do. The fan resistor is no problem. The back screw is almost impossible to take out (and put back. The fan does not just drop out, getting it back is the worst of the job. Good luck. My advice, take it to a Toyota Dealer and pay the price.
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I've worked on many cars all my life. This is one of the worst jobs I have ever had to do. The fan resistor is no problem. The back screw is almost impossible to take out (and put back. The fan does not just drop out, getting it back is the worst of the job. Good luck. My advice, take it to a Toyota Dealer and pay the price.
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Falkor
I have a 94 Toyota pickup. The fan speed selector is stuck all the way to the left on high, but it does not blow as hard as high setting. I can give the selector knob a little push and it will change the speed, but not by much. Just can't move it back the the right, even just a little. Any ideas? Thanks
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I have a 94 Toyota pickup. The fan speed selector is stuck all the way to the left on high, but it does not blow as hard as high setting. I can give the selector knob a little push and it will change the speed, but not by much. Just can't move it back the the right, even just a little. Any ideas? Thanks
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Hardyellow
If I had it to do over again, I would remove the glovebox. This will give you more room and also access to the fan bracket bolts (not the three that hold the fan in, which, by removing, will give you some wiggle room to drop the fan out and replace.
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If I had it to do over again, I would remove the glovebox. This will give you more room and also access to the fan bracket bolts (not the three that hold the fan in, which, by removing, will give you some wiggle room to drop the fan out and replace.
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Jessies
I did this and now none of my gauges are working. Would one have anything to do with other? I checked the fuse for the cluster and its good. I also just put in a new battery if that matters. Any ideas on how to fix that?
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I did this and now none of my gauges are working. Would one have anything to do with other? I checked the fuse for the cluster and its good. I also just put in a new battery if that matters. Any ideas on how to fix that?
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Marc
Hi great vid, easy to get out found on putting back in a bit of CRC on rear padding, anyone know where rats are getting in to vent system, they can not fit through the gill at bottom of windscreen, thanks Marc.
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Hi great vid, easy to get out found on putting back in a bit of CRC on rear padding, anyone know where rats are getting in to vent system, they can not fit through the gill at bottom of windscreen, thanks Marc.
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Vlad
I have a weird sound in that area on my 2007 Hilux, would this be pretty much the same setup inside? It tends to vibrate or zing like a rotor or cable touching something specially at vibrations and low revs.
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I have a weird sound in that area on my 2007 Hilux, would this be pretty much the same setup inside? It tends to vibrate or zing like a rotor or cable touching something specially at vibrations and low revs.
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peter
Some close-ups would help.
Otherwise a helpful video. cured my heater without problems. There was a dried mouse in my fan rotor. what a racket.
But how it got in there. who knows?
Thanks mate.
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Some close-ups would help.
Otherwise a helpful video. cured my heater without problems. There was a dried mouse in my fan rotor. what a racket.
But how it got in there. who knows?
Thanks mate.
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