Canada - A/C - Blower Motor Noise At Low Temperature

Bulletin
TSB3278

Issue Date
November 18, 2009

Market
Canada

Title
BLOWER MOTOR SQUEAL NOISE AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

Component
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Models
'05-'10 Tacoma

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2005 - 2010 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeal noise from the blower motor when set to low speed during low ambient temperatures. A newly designed blower motor has been made available to improve this condition.





APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to all 2005 - 2009 and to 2010 Tacoma vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.







2. Disconnect the 2 clips and the blower motor 2 pin connector as shown in Figure 1.







3. Remove the 3 bolts and remove the blower motor as shown in Figure 2.
4. Install the NEW blower motor and the 3 bolts as shown in Figure 2.
5. Connect the 2 pin blower motor connector and the 2 clips as shown in Figure 1.
6. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
7. Confirm the blower motor operates correctly and the squeal noise is no longer present.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.