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AC/Heat making noise

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Tanner2017, Oct 16, 2019.

  1. Tanner2017

    Tanner2017 Junior Member

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    Hello, my air conditioner and heat is making a noise chipping like noise. It doesn't matter the temp not the speed im going. It does speed up when you turn the air speed up. It also doesn't affect temperature thinking fan? Thank you in advance.
     
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  2. bisco

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    baseball card in the hvac fan. it is below the cabin air filter, behind the glove box
     
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    Had one do this because the cabin air filter had been pulled into the fan

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    Debris in the fan box. Remove and replace cabin air filter behind glove box (plenty of how-to vids on the youtubes) and clean the fan assembly as thoroughly as you can. While you're at it, apply some air system cleaner/freshener product too.

    GOOD LUCK!
     
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  5. Tanner2017

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    Sorry for taking so long to reply. Thank you, I will bet this is it. Will update once I try it!
     
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