02-18-2013, 06:00 PM | #1 |
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HVAC Ventilation Fan Sqealing Problem
Has anyone had any experience with the fan squealing in their E70 X5? I'm trying to figure out what it is and the dealer cannot replicate it.
Symptoms: A loud squeal will start coming from the ventilation system. If I turn up the fan speed, it will change pitch and volume. It the loudest in the middle speed range. If I spike the brakes, turn left or accelerate hard, it will quiet or go away completely. It will return or get worse when the vehicle settles/stops or if I turn right. The condition is intermittent, but the previously stated happens when the squealing is present. |
02-19-2013, 08:05 AM | #2 |
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Sounds like the bearings in the HVAC fan is dry. Getting to them is the hard part.
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02-19-2013, 08:15 AM | #3 |
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I have the same issue with my 08. Only happens when it's very cold. This has been brought up on other sites, and more than likely on this one. A couple people have managed to duplicate it for the dealer, or get it recorded, and have the the fan replaced for the heat/ac. It seemed to do the trick. It's too bad manufacturers don't trust us when we have these issue, and just fix what needs to be fixed. I'm sure BMW is WELL aware of this issue.
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02-19-2013, 01:53 PM | #4 |
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I am willing to bet it is the fan bearings as well, but the dealer is unwilling to submit a warranty claim and replace the part without knowing for sure. I think I'm going to commit to pay for the replacement of the fan if they can't prove warranty-covered failure once it's out of the vehicle.
I have video of the thing screaming, but my dealer says they can't act on the video alone. |
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03-08-2013, 12:37 AM | #6 |
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This kind of problem has occured to us several times,with older BMW´s.
(150.000 kms about) The problem is dirth collected on the rotor from the carbon brushes of the fan motor. It is a small dark layer on the copper rotor. After removing this discolouring,carefully,with very fine grinding paper,the squealing will be over. (Seldom reason of squealing are bearings.I have never experienced this)) It needs a little more knowledge of engineering,to do this reparation. And you must take your time.... The lifting out of the fan with motor will not be too difficult.(However..???) The removal of the metal end cover of the electro motor must be done with the right amount of power. It is pressed in place by steel holders. I use chisel and hammer,and pliers.Carefull,as mentioned...!!! Than I take the coal brushes off the rotor,and with long strips of grinding paper (30 cm x 6 mm ),I clean the copper surface. Surely dust has collected inside the motor,which can be removed with electro clean. Reassemble parts, (Push fan little in motor direction,otherwise coal brushes don´t reach rotor) and put steel cover plate in place. Hammer steel holders,so cover plate stays firm in place. I did this reparation several times,and only last time I was not sure,if operation succeeded,as I wanted,because the copper rotor was deeply scratched. Am available,to provide further specific information.Fr.gr.George Last edited by georgevan; 03-08-2013 at 12:42 AM.. Reason: grammatical mistake |
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03-09-2013, 03:12 AM | #8 |
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@MIX5 :
This kind of wear/pollution can under certain circumstances occur after less mileage than I mentioned. Eg softer coal brushes wear quicker,and leave residue sooner. Only way to find out,is to open your ventilator motor...???? I do understand,that when you have a newer model car,you are not likely going to experiment... I also must stress,that I don´t recommend this reparation to none skilled car lovers... Fr.gr.georgevan |
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