why does my 2002 nissan xterra rattle when i turn my heat on?

2002 NISSAN XTERRA
22,200 MILES
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ABIGAYLE
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it only does it when i turn the heat on, and it sounds as if its coming from the dash..
Nov 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be the cage of the heater blower motor.
does it increase in speed with the blower??

Roy
Nov 27, 2011 at 11:45 PM
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ABIGAYLE
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Yes, when I turn the heat up the sound gets louder..
Nov 28, 2011 at 2:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the cage that is part of the blower motor has failed. you replace the blower motor and the cage as a unit.

Roy
Nov 28, 2011 at 2:40 AM
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ABIGAYLE
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how much would it be to replace it?
Nov 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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1 hour in labor plus the part.

Roy
Nov 28, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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