Strange Tacoma Heater / Air Conditioner Fan Noise TSB - Technical Service Bulletin for this issue. The repair is applicable to blower motor with OP Code AC 9018 described as R and R Blower Motor. Vehicle owners should bear in mind that the repair of the unit is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty, 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). Moreover, the noise occurrence must be detected in order to claim warranty coverage specified in this latest bulletin. Otherwise, your vehicle is not subject for repair per this bulletin.
The heater blower fan motor is making a lot of clicking and squealing noises. It sounds to me like the motor bearing has gone bad. This appears to be a common problem with the 2011 Toyota Tacoma models, as a good friend has the same problem with his Tacoma.
Shortly after purchasing a Certified Pre Owned 2011 Tacoma TX Pro the AC blower motor started making a continuous noise which sounded like the bearings giving out or the blower out of alignment.
I haven't taken my Tacoma in to get fixed yet because almost all posts online with this same problem say that after they get the fan replaced, it starts the EXTREMELY ANNOYING TICKING SOUND again after a very short while.
I'm hoping Toyota will cycle through the DEFECTIVE FANS, because they certainly aren't willing to discard them and give you a properly functioning fan.
Contacting the dealership they said something probably entered the system from the outside vent. The filter has always been in place to prevent debris entering the system.
- notch64vw,
Blythe, CA, US
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The heater blower fan motor is making a lot of clicking and squealing noises. It sounds to me like the motor bearing has gone bad. This appears to be a common problem with the 2011 Toyota Tacoma models, as a good friend has the same problem with his Tacoma.
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