Recent content by Barry359

Can anyone tell us where this shield (mentioned in the TSB) gets installed?

What I did in my '04 Under the glove box pasasenger side. Remove 1 Phillips screw in middle of the panel Panel has clips on the sides, just pull it down on each side. This panel has electronic gizmos attached so be careful with the cables. 3 Torx screws hold the fan/blower in place. A...

This might sound silly, but I have been using the recirculate button as much as possible. At least until the windows start to fog. I have not had it freeze yet with the tempurature at 16 degrees. I hate to buy a new fan if it will have the same problem. The dealer wanted $180 just for the part...

Well here it is Monday and it's froze already. Won't the new motor freeze as well? Where do they install the shield that is mentioned in the Technical Service Bulletin? Thanks Barry

OK, I found the fan. It's under the dash on the passenger side. Very easy to remove. I took it out and brought it into the house to try and clean/look at/lube it. I couldn't get the fan blade off and didn't want to break anything. As I was playing with it I noticed water coming out of it. So I...

I have a '04 4-Runner and I'm also having this problem, fan won't work when the temp is below freezing. I'm going to look at it this weekend. Do you access the motor from under the hood or inside the dash? I'm the only owner of this 4-Runner, why would the problem develop this year and never...