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12-19-2006, 04:55 PM
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The neat thing about replacing our blower motors in our Balts is that the original ones has to be CUT out of the A/C module. And then an adapter plate is bolted in to hold the new motor in place.
I helped the tech replace mine. Under warranty of course
I helped the tech replace mine. Under warranty of course
12-20-2006, 08:25 PM
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Just to note on this, even if you blocked everyvent and never ever used the a/c, it turns on every few minutes, if the ac system never ran and circulated the fluid would lose it's charge. also it keeps all the parts moving and not rusting or siezing. Just my 2 cents
12-20-2006, 09:38 PM
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on speed 1 it is anooying.... its not loud but it pisses me off, i have to turn it too at least 3 to (well not get rid of it) but the air comin out is loud enough for it not to be heard...
or i just turn the music louder
or i just turn the music louder
12-21-2006, 11:25 AM
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it finally got fixed again
my blower motor got fixed yesterday for the 2nd time and this time i found a chunk of hard plastic broken off on the floor of my car,so im going back to the dealership to see what the hell is up with the broken part that was left on my floor!
12-26-2006, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Yikes12345
Mine's making the noises too. It started out just doing it on the lowest setting, and then it progressed to all the speeds.
ditto
its annoying and pisses me off
12-26-2006, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by red06s/c
mine does that 2, seems like it only does it on 1. But when it is on 1, the faster the car goes the louder it get.
02-17-2007, 09:35 PM
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ok i HATE my COBALT IT'S a piece of crap " a lemon "i have 24,000 miles on it and I'm leasing it and my blower motor has went bad 4 times now. it was replaced on 2/14/07 for the 3rd time and it went again today 2/17/07 i think theres a short in my car cuz no mater what time of year it is or that the weather is out side, when you get out of my car you get shocked really bad and the blower motors ends up going all the time "any ideas what i could do?" o ya i have tried going threw Chevy's 1800 number no help and my dealer just replaces the "blower motor" and doesn't care about the "shocking" they say its just static electricity besides the problems i love the balt i don't want to have to get a non GM i've been loyal with gm 2 saturns then went to this car 
help me please !!!!!!!!!!!
help me please !!!!!!!!!!!
02-18-2007, 10:55 PM
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I would PROBABLY go to the dealer and tell them your getting shocked. They could check for resistance in the wires and probably find if there is a short, especially if you tell them the shock is followed by a crapped out Blower motor
03-07-2007, 12:54 PM
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does anybody have a how to .................to replace just the filter?????? I'd like to check this route out before I have them replace mine for a second time.
bump this one I want a pic of this elusive filter!!!!
bump this one I want a pic of this elusive filter!!!!
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03-07-2007, 01:36 PM
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. The access door for the passenger compartment air filter is located behind the glove box.
2. Tilt the I/P compartment door down by squeezing in on each side of the bin until the door stops can be removed from the tracks.
3. Lower the I/P compartment completely.
4. Open the passenger compartment filter door by reaching through the opening in the rear of the I/P compartment and raising the tab until the door can be opened downward.
5. Remove the filter by sliding the filter out of the passenger compartment filter housing.
03-07-2007, 08:20 PM
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Here's GM's guide on IP filter removal. The highlighted number 33 is the actual filter.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. The access door for the passenger compartment air filter is located behind the glove box.
2. Tilt the I/P compartment door down by squeezing in on each side of the bin until the door stops can be removed from the tracks.
3. Lower the I/P compartment completely.
4. Open the passenger compartment filter door by reaching through the opening in the rear of the I/P compartment and raising the tab until the door can be opened downward.
5. Remove the filter by sliding the filter out of the passenger compartment filter housing.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. The access door for the passenger compartment air filter is located behind the glove box.
2. Tilt the I/P compartment door down by squeezing in on each side of the bin until the door stops can be removed from the tracks.
3. Lower the I/P compartment completely.
4. Open the passenger compartment filter door by reaching through the opening in the rear of the I/P compartment and raising the tab until the door can be opened downward.
5. Remove the filter by sliding the filter out of the passenger compartment filter housing.
03-07-2007, 08:50 PM
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i never knew about this either, maybe someone should make a "how-to".
also has anyone noticed if you pull off the motor speed knob, it has a extra setting to the left????
also has anyone noticed if you pull off the motor speed knob, it has a extra setting to the left????
03-16-2007, 09:35 PM
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I'm attempting this tomorrow...........I'll let everyone know if this solves the problem with the crickets on low settings. If it doesn't work my dealer will see my wrath!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
03-31-2007, 12:27 AM
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I walked in with a printout of your how to and asked for them to check the cabin air filter prior to ordering a new blower motor....................I got a new blower motor and no response to my request!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are assh::les!!!!
Well, I guess we will never know!!!!
They are assh::les!!!! Well, I guess we will never know!!!!
11-24-2007, 03:01 PM
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hey.......... i have the same noisy motor situation. have you figured how the motor assy. comes out? dealer wants 193 for a new assy but i found one on gm partsdirect.com for less than100........ let me know thanks
ps does changing the filter quiet this motor down??? i tried lubing the lower bearing but it didnt help any
ps does changing the filter quiet this motor down??? i tried lubing the lower bearing but it didnt help any
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12-19-2007, 10:57 PM
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i work at a gm dealership. this is a normal characteristic. it is caused by the brushes in the blower motor. you can put as many blower motors on as you wand and it will do the same thing.
01-26-2008, 09:14 AM
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blower motor noise
How is the blower motor replaced....... I will take my chances on a new one being noisy. It 
surely cannot be as annoying as what I have in there now....05 cobalt l/t....thanks to anyone who has accomplished this
surely cannot be as annoying as what I have in there now....05 cobalt l/t....thanks to anyone who has accomplished this
01-26-2008, 01:29 PM
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I have no clue HOW they do it, but they replace it with the exact same damn thing...as in, it will break again. But it's not just noisey, it WILL eventually completely stop working, so you do need to get it replaced. I got mine replaced awhile back (I posted about it somewhere in this thread) but now it's making that noise again, so I need to get it replaced again soon before my warranty is up.
01-30-2008, 11:28 AM
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I have an issue where my blower won't turn off!
When I turn my car on it will turn the fan at a random time from immetiately to 5seconds to about speed 2 and stay on no matter what temp or vent setting. This is all when the blower selector is on "0". The dealer replaced the switch unit (yes I can tell they did) and gave it back with the same damn problem! The only other thing I can think it might be is either the speed/resistor network or somehow the gmlan is acting as a middleman between the controlls and the blower and is messing up.
It does this in summer and winter.
When I turn my car on it will turn the fan at a random time from immetiately to 5seconds to about speed 2 and stay on no matter what temp or vent setting. This is all when the blower selector is on "0". The dealer replaced the switch unit (yes I can tell they did) and gave it back with the same damn problem! The only other thing I can think it might be is either the speed/resistor network or somehow the gmlan is acting as a middleman between the controlls and the blower and is messing up.
It does this in summer and winter.