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jblow · Feb 19th, 2004, 06:46 PM

My '04 MCS has developed a most annoying trait; on very low speeds, the fan has a consistent squeal. Turning up the fan speed will make it go away momentarily, however, after a few minutes of returning to the slow speed, the squeak returns. When completely turning off the fan, the squeak becomes a chirping until the fan motor completely stops. Assume it's something to add to the list for the first service visit; anyone else experience this problem?

Surfboy88 · Feb 19th, 2004, 06:57 PM

Yes....I've had the same problem for a few months. It's just noticeable with the radio off, and especially with the fan at position 1. I was waiting for it to get worse before taking it to the dealer, but will definitely get it looked at sometime under the warranty period.

I was worried how much they would have to take apart to replace the fan motor, and if I could get the noise to appear for the service tech.

If you take yours in for repair, please let me know what the outcome was.

:: dave ::

benmcguire · Feb 20th, 2004, 11:33 AM

i also get a small noise, sounds like a bit of paper clipping the fans as the go round, i havent done anything about it as its not that loud

moorlockx · Feb 20th, 2004, 07:19 PM

Get it taken care of before the warranty expires. Removal of the fan motor requires dismantling the entire dash of the car including the front seats. It's about a 5 hour job. I was at my dealers a couple months ago. While I waited to have my car worked on I sat in the shop watching a mechanic perform this task. It's not something I'd want to tackle on my own!

Minitaur · Mar 1st, 2004, 06:18 PM

My 04 MCS makes the same noise, most prevelant when in position 1.

Quote: Originally Posted by jblow

My '04 MCS has developed a most annoying trait; on very low speeds, the fan has a consistent squeal. Turning up the fan speed will make it go away momentarily, however, after a few minutes of returning to the slow speed, the squeak returns. When completely turning off the fan, the squeak becomes a chirping until the fan motor completely stops. Assume it's something to add to the list for the first service visit; anyone else experience this problem?

gtshnzr · Mar 1st, 2004, 06:20 PM

Is it a very soft high pitched shrill noise? I think I hear it every once in a while, but probably not worth taking the whole dash apart unless it gets worse.

Feb 19th, 2004, 06:46 PM	#1
jblow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 09:32 AM Posts: 92 Offline	Interior fan squeal My '04 MCS has developed a most annoying trait; on very low speeds, the fan has a consistent squeal. Turning up the fan speed will make it go away momentarily, however, after a few minutes of returning to the slow speed, the squeak returns. When completely turning off the fan, the squeak becomes a chirping until the fan motor completely stops. Assume it's something to add to the list for the first service visit; anyone else experience this problem?

Feb 20th, 2004, 07:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 893 Offline	Get it taken care of before the warranty expires. Removal of the fan motor requires dismantling the entire dash of the car including the front seats. It's about a 5 hour job. I was at my dealers a couple months ago. While I waited to have my car worked on I sat in the shop watching a mechanic perform this task. It's not something I'd want to tackle on my own! -- '03 S B/W

Mar 1st, 2004, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
gtshnzr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: green oaks Local Time: 04:32 AM Posts: 517 Offline	Is it a very soft high pitched shrill noise? I think I hear it every once in a while, but probably not worth taking the whole dash apart unless it gets worse. Early is on time; On time is late.

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Feb 19th, 2004, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Surfboy88 2003 Liquid Yellow Cooper Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Local Time: 02:32 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Yes....I've had the same problem for a few months. It's just noticeable with the radio off, and especially with the fan at position 1. I was waiting for it to get worse before taking it to the dealer, but will definitely get it looked at sometime under the warranty period. I was worried how much they would have to take apart to replace the fan motor, and if I could get the noise to appear for the service tech. If you take yours in for repair, please let me know what the outcome was. :: dave ::

Feb 20th, 2004, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
benmcguire MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Luton Local Time: 10:32 AM Posts: 160 Offline	i also get a small noise, sounds like a bit of paper clipping the fans as the go round, i havent done anything about it as its not that loud

Mar 1st, 2004, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minitaur MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 5 Offline	My 04 MCS makes the same noise, most prevelant when in position 1. Quote: Originally Posted by jblow My '04 MCS has developed a most annoying trait; on very low speeds, the fan has a consistent squeal. Turning up the fan speed will make it go away momentarily, however, after a few minutes of returning to the slow speed, the squeak returns. When completely turning off the fan, the squeak becomes a chirping until the fan motor completely stops. Assume it's something to add to the list for the first service visit; anyone else experience this problem?

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