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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix blower fan

Tiny
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
My Pontiac Grand Prix is having problems with the inside blower fan. Intermittently when the right front wheel goes over a ridge, bump, or hole, the fan makes a vey loud grating noise. It stops if the fan is turned off. The fan can be turned on and there is no noise until a bump etc. The fan also runs louder when the car turns a corner. The service place says that the blower motor is gone. It seems to me that the fan is hitting something or there is something missing that holds the fan in a stable position. The service place has taken the fan out a couple of times and still they have the same diagnosis. This is a very expensive fix, but its a pain to keep turning the fan off and on - winter is coming. Is there anything else that this could be?

Thanks.
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Monday, November 9th, 2009 AT 9:50 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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Welcome to the forum, if the bushings /bearings in the motor are shot, the shaft that the squirrell cage mounts to can move. I would have to check the blower motor, if the shaft is loose as far as up and down, side to side. Replace the motor. I looked at an online partsbook, saw one for about 80 bucks, not counting tax. If you do the work yourself, the labor is free.
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 AT 9:01 AM
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I just replaced mine today, its an easy fix, tools needed are a 5.5mm socket and some pliers and a flashlight. Under the glove box or under the dash there is a panel with 3 black clips. Pull them out and disconnect the light. Set it aside. The blower motor is right there. 3 screws hold it in. Took me 1/2 hour to fix mine. I also have 120k miles on my gtp. Must be about the life of them. Good old made in korea parts.
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 2:36 AM

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