AC Blower Motor? - Honda Pilot

zappy · 08-24-2006, 04:59 PM

Does anyone know how to access the AC blower motor? Mine is making alot of noise.

john802 · 08-25-2006, 01:58 PM

Let the dealer take care of it if you're still under warranty. If not, in order to get to the a/c blower motor, you need to remove the dashboard & the evaporator to get to the motor. Be very carefull when working in this area since the SRS components are in the vicinity. Make sure to disconnect the negative cable from the battery & have the radio/Nav security code on hand.

zappy · 08-25-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by john802
Let the dealer take care of it if you're still under warranty. If not, in order to get to the a/c blower motor, you need to remove the dashboard & the evaporator to get to the motor. Be very carefull when working in this area since the SRS components are in the vicinity. Make sure to disconnect the negative cable from the battery & have the radio/Nav security code on hand.

Bummer, I'm not under warranty but I'm not about to remove the dashboard myself. I can see the motor behind the glovebox and I was hoping it could be removed once the glovebox was dropped to gain easier access.

Thanks for the info.

john802 · 08-25-2006, 06:02 PM

You can try removing the a/c filter & see if there's any debris that's causing the noise. Is the noise constant when a/c is on?

zappy · 08-25-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by john802
You can try removing the a/c filter & see if there's any debris that's causing the noise. Is the noise constant when a/c is on?

If I turn the interior fan on 3 or higher I can hear the noise. Also, when I drop the glovebox and have the Recycle Air button pushed in so the little hatch opens to use the interior air I can see that there is some debris in there (mouse nest maybe, but I don't see any other evidence of mice and there isn't any bad smell to go along with it). I just can't figure out how to get into it to clean it out.

Rapid Rob · 08-25-2006, 09:46 PM

If you suspect debris in the blowers impeller, here's a trick that MAY work. Worked for me.

I just happen to have this little 4 finger grabby thing. Looks like a choke cable. On one end is 4 little spring steel "fingers". at the other is a knob like a choke cable. You hold/operate it like a syringe, between fingers & thumb. NEAT tool.

Remove the glove box, get a flashlight, turn the select switch to recirculate. Now you should be able to see the impeller. Reach in & spin it slowly, looking for leaves, mice, whatever. Dig it out with your finger thingy you got at the NAPA/SHUCKS/SEARS/whatever store.

tim.s · 08-25-2006, 11:06 PM

The tool Rapid Rob is talking about is often called a pick up tool. The long part of the body is usually flexible.

zappy · 08-26-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by zappy
Does anyone know how to access the AC blower motor? Mine is making alot of noise.

Took it to the dealer. It was about one hour worth of labor for them to clean out the blower fan assembly. They did not remove the dash.

tim.s · 08-26-2006, 07:59 PM

Did they charge you? That's great if they didn't.

zappy · 08-26-2006, 09:08 PM

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Originally posted by tim.s
Did they charge you? That's great if they didn't.

Yeah, its was about $75.

pauleyc · 08-28-2006, 01:59 PM

I had a mouse in mine. Easy to remove. Three screws and it falls into the passenger floor. It does take a creative tool to get the screws out though (odd angle).

zappy · 08-28-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by pauleyc
I had a mouse in mine. Easy to remove. Three screws and it falls into the passenger floor. It does take a creative tool to get the screws out though (odd angle).

What type of tool did you use to get them out?

pauleyc · 08-29-2006, 11:57 AM

Maybe creative was a bad word

I used a 6" flexible shaft and put that in a cordless screw driver. I tried all combos of extensions and such, but nothing I had would work. I went to HD and bought a cheap flex shaft and it was easy. Also, the screws are torx or something odd (can't remember), but they also have a bolt head (hex). Also using a socket made it easier to put them back in since the socket holds the screw for you. You may have to remove the kick panel (I did) to get in there.

Overall, a much better design that some of my previous vehicles where major demo was required to get it out of the dash. The housing on the pilot would be hard to remove, but thats just plastic. The motor just bolts onto the bottom of it. The fan will come out attached to the motor also.

08-24-2006, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
zappy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	AC Blower Motor? Does anyone know how to access the AC blower motor? Mine is making alot of noise.

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john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Let the dealer take care of it if you're still under warranty. If not, in order to get to the a/c blower motor, you need to remove the dashboard & the evaporator to get to the motor. Be very carefull when working in this area since the SRS components are in the vicinity. Make sure to disconnect the negative cable from the battery & have the radio/Nav security code on hand. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

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john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can try removing the a/c filter & see if there's any debris that's causing the noise. Is the noise constant when a/c is on? __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

08-25-2006, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rapid Rob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you suspect debris in the blowers impeller, here's a trick that MAY work. Worked for me. I just happen to have this little 4 finger grabby thing. Looks like a choke cable. On one end is 4 little spring steel "fingers". at the other is a knob like a choke cable. You hold/operate it like a syringe, between fingers & thumb. NEAT tool. Remove the glove box, get a flashlight, turn the select switch to recirculate. Now you should be able to see the impeller. Reach in & spin it slowly, looking for leaves, mice, whatever. Dig it out with your finger thingy you got at the NAPA/SHUCKS/SEARS/whatever store. __________________ For those that fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL

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pauleyc Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a mouse in mine. Easy to remove. Three screws and it falls into the passenger floor. It does take a creative tool to get the screws out though (odd angle).

08-29-2006, 11:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
pauleyc Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Maybe creative was a bad word I used a 6" flexible shaft and put that in a cordless screw driver. I tried all combos of extensions and such, but nothing I had would work. I went to HD and bought a cheap flex shaft and it was easy. Also, the screws are torx or something odd (can't remember), but they also have a bolt head (hex). Also using a socket made it easier to put them back in since the socket holds the screw for you. You may have to remove the kick panel (I did) to get in there. Overall, a much better design that some of my previous vehicles where major demo was required to get it out of the dash. The housing on the pilot would be hard to remove, but thats just plastic. The motor just bolts onto the bottom of it. The fan will come out attached to the motor also.

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