Blower motor access

BUICK REGAL
Avatar
DGRAY65
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
Can you tell me how to access the blower motor on a 1995 Buick Regal? 3.1 liter motor, 100,000 miles.
Feb 21, 2007 at 8:27 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
CHEVY22
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 1,375 POSTS
its located under the right side of the dash , remove the lower panels below the glove box and you should see it , dont break the blower motor resistor,

good luck
Feb 21, 2007 at 9:04 PM
Avatar
BHUGG
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 157 POSTS
Before you remove the blower motor, make sure that the motor is the problem.
There is often another fuse and relay for the blower motor.

Does the motor work at all?
What are the symptoms that made you want to replace the motor?
Feb 22, 2007 at 11:06 PM
Avatar
DGRAY65
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
[quote:8ece75cb7a="bhugg"]Before you remove the blower motor, make sure that the motor is the problem.
There is often another fuse and relay for the blower motor.

Does the motor work at all?
What are the symptoms that made you want to replace the motor?[/quote:8ece75cb7a]

Yes the motor does work. The problem is a whining noise that comes from it when the a/c, defroster, heater or vent is turned on. Not sure if there is a bearing going bad or if something has fallen in behind the dash and is touching the blades. The faster the blades turn the louder the noise is.
Feb 24, 2007 at 9:47 AM
Avatar
BHUGG
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 157 POSTS
Then it sounds like you are looking up the right tree.

Good luck.
Feb 24, 2007 at 12:38 PM
Avatar
CHEVY22
  • CAR REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 1,375 POSTS
well its one of the two , sometimes thing do fall in the housing , i would reccomend pulling it and checking , this way you will find whats wrong

thanks
jim
Feb 24, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Avatar
DGRAY65
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
[quote:a116764a07="CHEVYII"]well its one of the two , sometimes thing do fall in the housing , i would reccomend pulling it and checking , this way you will find whats wrong

thanks
jim[/quote:a116764a07]

I can't really see any panels behind the glove box. Does the glove box need to be removed and if so what's the best way to remove the glove box? Thanks.
Feb 27, 2007 at 3:43 PM
Avatar
DRAGONRIDER99
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
I had the same problem with my 1996 Regal. I simply took out my glove box. Just remove the metric screws mounting it. There are 2-3 below it and a couple inside. Remove the bulb inside first. In my case, some paper had fallen out of the glove box into the blower housing. Drove me crazy for 3 weeks. Took all of 10 minutes to pull the box, pull out the paper and fix it.

Good Luck!
Feb 28, 2007 at 5:44 AM
Avatar
DGRAY65
  • MEMBER
  • 4 POSTS
[quote:befdf5e8f5="dragonrider99"]I had the same problem with my 1996 Regal. I simply took out my glove box. Just remove the metric screws mounting it. There are 2-3 below it and a couple inside. Remove the bulb inside first. In my case, some paper had fallen out of the glove box into the blower housing. Drove me crazy for 3 weeks. Took all of 10 minutes to pull the box, pull out the paper and fix it.

Good Luck![/quote:befdf5e8f5]

Thanks for the info. I will try that.
Feb 28, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.