Heater Fan Ticking Sound - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

starbase · 02-19-2012, 03:35 PM

I had a ticking, jingling sound coming from the heater vent for some time. I was pretty sure it was coming from there since it was worse when the fan was at the lowest two speeds. It mostly stopped when I turned the fan off.

I brought the sexy beast in for a regular oil change and told them about this sound. After they were done, the receipt said that they cleaned dirt and debris from the blower motor cage. The sound is gone - at least for now.

Does anyone know where the blower motor cage is located. I'd like to know so that I can periodically clean it myself?

01CamaroF1WRC · 02-19-2012, 04:29 PM

I’ve only had my Camaro for a few months and been noticing the same or similar noise. When I listen to the radio I hear winding, gearing noise coming from the speakers or the front dash. It occurs when my heater is on the lowest level of 1, 2, or 3. When I turn the heater (fan) off, the noise goes away. I’m not due for service to later summer/early fall, so if I can clean it myself, that would be great. I don’t know where the location is either.

LimaCharlie · 02-19-2012, 10:20 PM

The HVAC blower fan is located behind the cabin air filter. Here is a link on how to remove the filter:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...BIN+AIR+FILTER

liquidsmoke · 02-20-2012, 01:20 AM

Have the same sound. Once you hear it, it's pretty annoying and have turn the air either up or off to make it stop. I thought it was normal to be honest. Glad to know its not, and i can prob fix it myself.

cab2g · 02-20-2012, 07:35 AM

I just had my blower motor replaced this weekend for the same issue. It is more of a common issue and if you complain about it and demonstrate it to the dealer they should replace the core.

The chirping at the lowest two notches was annoying as heck for me. It was hard to reproduce it in the dealer garage because my exhaust was loud, but once I took them outside they could hear it. It's even more noticeable if you're driving and you don't really hear your exhaust.

Comrando · 02-20-2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

The HVAC blower fan is located behind the cabin air filter. Here is a link on how to remove the filter:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...BIN+AIR+FILTER

Quote:

Originally Posted by RrerichsYlice

so if I can clean it myself, that would be great. I don’t know where the location is either.
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Did you click this link?
The motor is right behind the filter.

vroomapunk · 02-20-2012, 09:20 AM

You will get dirt, leaves, etc in there, hard to avoid

TastyBake · 02-21-2012, 03:52 PM

I knew I wasn't the only one with this problem. I'm taking mine in to get fixed. I thought it was lubrication issue like on my older car.

I'll let you guys know how it goes.

TastyBake · 02-22-2012, 11:38 AM

Well,

The HVAC motor is actually molded into the plastic. They have to order it. It comes with an installation ring to hold it in place.

bowtie628 · 02-22-2012, 12:16 PM

i have the SAME problem.. when i have the fan on LOW.. i hear a noise that sounds like a jingle.. makes me nuts!!

BigBlue2010 · 02-26-2012, 07:44 PM

Same here as far as the problem. I am going to follow the thread posted by LimaCharlie and try cleaning the cabin filter and blower motor cage to see if it makes a difference. Ill let you know how it works out. I dont trust the dealer to do it right.

Carriccp · 02-27-2012, 07:36 AM

Please keep us updated, I have the same thing in my 2011. :(

starbase · 04-21-2012, 02:17 PM

When I first asked about cleaning the HVAC blower fan, LimaCharlie wrote back with a link showing how to remove the filter
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...BIN+AIR+FILTER
The link is no longer there. Can someone repost?

Thanks.

starbase · 04-25-2012, 10:01 AM

I found the diagram on another page within Camaro5 at
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...01&postcount=1

There's also a youtube video on replacing it at
"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymul7T3hC5Y"

Here is the diagram plus an additional diagram I found elsewhere

Ericschaefer13 · 04-30-2012, 01:59 PM

Just had mine replaced, for the second time. The first time the cut the cowl to big and jb welded the fan back in, took it to another dealer and they had to pull the windshield and dash to repair the cowl. 3 weeks in the making. Just got it back. They installed motor kit # 22762719, this is the new updated kit. Dealer said they are having bushing issues with the stock fan making it chirp. The bolt and plate to mount the fan do not come in the fan kit, they had to order them separately. Glad this was covered under warrenty!

10 2SS/RS 6M · 06-01-2012, 12:52 PM

I had the ticking noise too, but it stopped after around 10K, no problems now.

Chito · 06-01-2012, 04:51 PM

Had the same issue and after so many trips to the dealer, they finally replaced the blower and that took care of it. its been months now and I don't have that issue anymore, hopefully it doesn't come back cause it was annoying to hear it at the low 1 or 2, but I'm glad to see that we can clean it and hope that works.

Black_2SS · 06-04-2012, 12:43 PM

Been having the same issue on mine. 73k on her now, seems to be getting worse. Really annoying to have to put the fan on high or off. Or, just drive around in 3rd all the time, then you can't hear it either!!!

Have to check out the filter and see. Thanks for the info!

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-05-2012, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_2SS

Been having the same issue on mine. 73k on her now, seems to be getting worse. Really annoying to have to put the fan on high or off. Or, just drive around in 3rd all the time, then you can't hear it either!!!

Have to check out the filter and see. Thanks for the info!

If you would like me to research the issue you are having, please feel free to contact me via PM. I would love to gather more details. From there, we can see if there are any options available to you.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

02-19-2012, 03:35 PM	#1
starbase Drives: 2011 Camaro LS SIM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 64 View My Garage	Heater Fan Ticking Sound I had a ticking, jingling sound coming from the heater vent for some time. I was pretty sure it was coming from there since it was worse when the fan was at the lowest two speeds. It mostly stopped when I turned the fan off. I brought the sexy beast in for a regular oil change and told them about this sound. After they were done, the receipt said that they cleaned dirt and debris from the blower motor cage. The sound is gone - at least for now. Does anyone know where the blower motor cage is located. I'd like to know so that I can periodically clean it myself?

02-19-2012, 10:20 PM	#3
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,080	The HVAC blower fan is located behind the cabin air filter. Here is a link on how to remove the filter: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...BIN+AIR+FILTER __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80

02-20-2012, 01:20 AM	#4
liquidsmoke Two Miles An Hour Drives: SIM 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 1,217	Have the same sound. Once you hear it, it's pretty annoying and have turn the air either up or off to make it stop. I thought it was normal to be honest. Glad to know its not, and i can prob fix it myself. __________________ expect nothing, but take everything

02-20-2012, 07:35 AM	#5
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,387 View My Garage	I just had my blower motor replaced this weekend for the same issue. It is more of a common issue and if you complain about it and demonstrate it to the dealer they should replace the core. The chirping at the lowest two notches was annoying as heck for me. It was hard to reproduce it in the dealer garage because my exhaust was loud, but once I took them outside they could hear it. It's even more noticeable if you're driving and you don't really hear your exhaust. __________________

02-20-2012, 09:20 AM	#7
vroomapunk Crystal Red Tintcoat FTW Drives: 2012 CRT 2SS/RS Beige interior Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 3,426 View My Garage	You will get dirt, leaves, etc in there, hard to avoid __________________

02-19-2012, 04:29 PM	#2
01CamaroF1WRC Drives: 2001 Camaro V6, 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA or Camden, NJ Posts: 22	I’ve only had my Camaro for a few months and been noticing the same or similar noise. When I listen to the radio I hear winding, gearing noise coming from the speakers or the front dash. It occurs when my heater is on the lowest level of 1, 2, or 3. When I turn the heater (fan) off, the noise goes away. I’m not due for service to later summer/early fall, so if I can clean it myself, that would be great. I don’t know where the location is either.

02-21-2012, 03:52 PM	#8
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 563	I knew I wasn't the only one with this problem. I'm taking mine in to get fixed. I thought it was lubrication issue like on my older car. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

02-22-2012, 11:38 AM	#9
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 563	Well, The HVAC motor is actually molded into the plastic. They have to order it. It comes with an installation ring to hold it in place.

02-22-2012, 12:16 PM	#10
bowtie628 Auto body and paint guy Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 815	i have the SAME problem.. when i have the fan on LOW.. i hear a noise that sounds like a jingle.. makes me nuts!! __________________

02-26-2012, 07:44 PM	#11
BigBlue2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dover ,DE Posts: 137	Same here as far as the problem. I am going to follow the thread posted by LimaCharlie and try cleaning the cabin filter and blower motor cage to see if it makes a difference. Ill let you know how it works out. I dont trust the dealer to do it right. __________________ Mods:223/231 Comp Cam, L99 to LS3 conv., 3200 Circle D Converter, 3.91 gears, Kooks Stepped LTs, SW Retro Catback, AirRaid CAI, VMAX TB, SLP UDP, 160 thermo, BMR springs, trailing arms, toe rods & bushings

02-27-2012, 07:36 AM	#12
Carriccp Drives: 2011 SGM 1LT RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 304	Please keep us updated, I have the same thing in my 2011. :(

04-21-2012, 02:17 PM	#13
starbase Drives: 2011 Camaro LS SIM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 64 View My Garage	Diagram request When I first asked about cleaning the HVAC blower fan, LimaCharlie wrote back with a link showing how to remove the filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...BIN+AIR+FILTER The link is no longer there. Can someone repost? Thanks.

04-30-2012, 01:59 PM	#15
Ericschaefer13 Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tacoma,wa Posts: 1 View My Garage	Just had mine replaced, for the second time. The first time the cut the cowl to big and jb welded the fan back in, took it to another dealer and they had to pull the windshield and dash to repair the cowl. 3 weeks in the making. Just got it back. They installed motor kit # 22762719, this is the new updated kit. Dealer said they are having bushing issues with the stock fan making it chirp. The bolt and plate to mount the fan do not come in the fan kit, they had to order them separately. Glad this was covered under warrenty! Last edited by Ericschaefer13; 04-30-2012 at 05:49 PM. Reason: Misspelled

06-01-2012, 12:52 PM	#16
10 2SS/RS 6M Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6M Black-s/s Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 163 View My Garage	I had the ticking noise too, but it stopped after around 10K, no problems now. __________________ SLP performance- long tube headers, hi flow cats w/full SLP 3'' PowerFlo exhaust incl/X-pipe, 160 degree stat, SLP Blackwing CAI. Dyno tuned by ECS-407/409RWHP&TQ. BMR fabrication- trailing arms w/poly knuckle bushings, toe links, cradle bushings and differential bushings. Hurst short throw shifter. Best 1/4 mile so far- 12:70ET @ 112.24 MPH w/ 2.06 60'.

06-01-2012, 04:51 PM	#17
Chito SoCal HT5 Drives: 2010 Camaro black 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So CAL. Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	Had the same issue and after so many trips to the dealer, they finally replaced the blower and that took care of it. its been months now and I don't have that issue anymore, hopefully it doesn't come back cause it was annoying to hear it at the low 1 or 2, but I'm glad to see that we can clean it and hope that works. __________________

06-04-2012, 12:43 PM	#18
Black_2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 248	Been having the same issue on mine. 73k on her now, seems to be getting worse. Really annoying to have to put the fan on high or off. Or, just drive around in 3rd all the time, then you can't hear it either!!! Have to check out the filter and see. Thanks for the info!

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