2004 XC90 blower noise

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Hey all,
I have a xc90 2004 with 120k on it and lately the blower has started making this
humming sound thats louder, not higher pitched, the more it blows. We're
starting to get summer and the AC keeps the fan busy so its more noisy now than
earlier.

Anyone had issues like this and how can I test the motor? I've read that you
have to take the dash apart to even get it out so I'm curious how hard it is to
troubleshoot in there, I'm not a mechanic but trying to do my own work from time
to time.

thanks!
Gaute

Re: 2004 XC90 blower noise

Try the Volvo Owners Club (UK) Forum, they have an XC90 register, the keeper
is mustard and knows the XC90 better than the back of his hand.

"GBS"  wrote in message

Hey all,
I have a xc90 2004 with 120k on it and lately the blower has started making
this humming sound thats louder, not higher pitched, the more it blows.
We're starting to get summer and the AC keeps the fan busy so its more noisy
now than earlier.

Anyone had issues like this and how can I test the motor? I've read that you
have to take the dash apart to even get it out so I'm curious how hard it is
to troubleshoot in there, I'm not a mechanic but trying to do my own work
from time to time.

thanks!
Gaute


Re: 2004 XC90 blower noise

If it's like my fan it will draw more current as well as it struggles to
turn and the wiring will sizzle or fuses blow till you clean out the leaves
and lubricate the bearing .






Re: 2004 XC90 blower noise

On 5/16/2012 1:30 AM, GBS wrote:

this humming sound thats louder, not higher pitched, the more it blows. We're
starting to get summer and the AC keeps the fan busy so its more noisy now than
earlier.


have to take the dash apart to even get it out so I'm curious how hard it is to
troubleshoot in there, I'm not a mechanic but trying to do my own work from time
to time.


Yes to do this correctly the dash has to come out @ least 6 Hours for an
experienced Volvo Technician for the person who repairs there own Volvo
this may be beyond the scope of what they are comfortable with performing

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