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In-Car Temperature Sensor
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They accumulate dust and get thrown off balance causing the noise. Very common problem. Remove it from the back of your console cover and clean it out. You can use compressed air but be very careful not to hit it too hard or you'll blow it apart. Otherwise, use another method. Once you clean it out, the fan should be balanced again and not make any noise.
Are you sure you're talking about the temperature sensor, which is where the front of the dashboard meets the bottom edge of the windshield? I didn't think there were any moving parts in it.
Perhaps you're instead referring to the aspirator fan, which is behind the vent holes at the bottom of the center console, just below the ash tray and directly in front of the parking brake handle? That's a common problem (if so, try blowing compressed air through the vents; otherwise it means several hundred dollars to replace the aspirator motor).
If the sound is instead coming from one of the HVAC system vents, it is also possible that a leaf is stuck in the vent...
Several hundred dollars. I forget exactly how much mine was; somewhere in the $300-500 range, including labor, I think.
I just replaced mine two weeks ago and the part was $202.36 from Niello. I installed it myself in about 30 minutes. It was really easy.
I believe the unit can be repaired for much less. Just have to replace the Nippon Denso motor.
Does anybody have any sources for such motors? I think this should be my next "quest"
Does anybody have any sources for such motors? I think this should be my next "quest"
I have one out of my 92, the car only had 17000 miles on itwhen it was removed. If you need to replace yours E-mail me if you are interested.
Can anyone tell me what the aspirator motor is for?
To dissipate the air over the sensor to give it a more accurate reading.
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