How to Fix a Noisy Volvo Blower Fan for $5. Noisy Blower Fan fix for Volvo XC60, XC70 & XC90

[@kevingbishop]

My heater fan was making a terrible hum after having the windscreen replaced. Volvo dealership wanted to sell me a new fan motor, which requires stripping the whole dashboard. I followed your instructions to access the fan, removed a piece of foam rubber (dropped by the windscreen fitrer). Problem solved. THANK YOU for this video.

[@GregQuirin]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@lorenzoparedes2306]

I haven't had my XC 60 for long. I bought it used. When I first heard that noise, I knew it was a dry bearing of some sort, and I was concerned it was coming from a major element in the engine. Through trial and error, I determined that by turning off the HVAC fan, the squeaking would stop. I saw YT videos for a complete replacement of that blower and motor assembly, which would also require a dedicated Volvo tool. I have the requisite skills, because I do most repairs and maintenance on my cars. Most recently, I replaced a heater core on a VW Passat, and that was no picnic. Additionally, it's winter time here, so I would have had to wait until late Spring if I wanted to pursue that under dash adventure, even if I were to remove the fan motor to lubricate what sounds like a brass bearing. Why don't the Volvo engineers do their job properly and specify a weather proof motor assembly? These cars aren't inexpensive, and Sweden is on, or near the Arctic Circle, unless it's been relocated recently 😂.

[@shawncicoria]

you rock. did this on my 2012 S60 and 2012 XC60 and stopped that annoying sound. Did use WD40 and used couple of plastic straws -- was able to just get it into the bearing location. This is so easy compared to dashboard removal.

[@BCFirearmsAcademy]

You are a god among men. I was about to take a crowbar to that fan. I can not thank you. 5 min fix after 2 years of wanting to kill my car!

[@GregQuirin]

So glad it worked out for you! Glad I was able to help!

[@tiborlaszloszabo]

Thank you sir. Just did this on my 2011 V60 (right hand drive - so the fan was facing the other way). The one wiper was in the way when I removed the plastic cover beneath the windscreen, so I had to put the wipers in "service" mode - just hold the wiper stalk up after switching off the ignition and they move to the up position. I used Q20 (a lubricant and cleaning spray we use in South Africa - similar to WD40), and I attached a bendy drinking straw to the existing spray pipe with some sticky tape, to get the necessary length (and so I could direct the spray accurately with the bendy straw bit). I had to spray a few times and there's a definite improvement. It still squeaks a bit around halfway, but then it quietens down - maybe I need to run it for a few days to let the Q20 work in properly. Thanks for the excellent tip!

[@leaquirin5485]

SO GLAD THIS WORKED OUT FOR YOU ! THANKS FOR WATCHING!

[@amerikayollar9592]

Thank you Sir. My wife has a volvo and had a same issue. It was under warranty and the Volvo dealer was keep telling her a leaf stuck this reason the noise comes you have to keep clean your car etc etc and they never fixed also warranty is expired. I disappointed about dishonest technicians.

[@MsMsmak]

Whoohooo! Probably the best solution to a very expensive fix I've seen on KZbin! Excellent tutorial!

[@GregQuirin]

Glad it helped!

[@MsMsmak]

It wasn’t as long lived a solution since then. I’ve had to redo it a number of times. I think my bean bearings were farther along their wear point than yours. Still helpful though.

[@DianeRoss-u8z]

Worked great to eliminate the chirpy noise on 2012 XC60. Oil odor was gone in less than a day. Thank you for your share!

[@GregQuirin]

You we very welcome! Glad everything worked out ok!

[@maint4reels]

Thank you very much I was able to lube mine and get rid of this annoying sound I did not want to use sprays. I used Zoom spout oil instead. A tip I followed was to park the car on a hill making the passenger side of the car higher than the driver side so get advantage of the gravity. XC70 p3 Blower motor is much quite and smooth now. Thanks again, You save me a lot of effort and money.

[@that_irish_bloke]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! As easy as shown in the video and saves a $$$$ BUNDLE!

[@PJR1234567]

Great Video. Just did this fix today on my xc70! Very simple and easy to do. Thanks!!

[@GregQuirin]

Glad it helped!

[@royprebenmyrvang9101]

Thank you for the videos that show how easy it is to repair the noisy coupe blower ! 👍❤️

[@GregQuirin]

@@royprebenmyrvang9101 your very welcome!

[@eren61]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make a video and share this tip!

[@nheng6913]

Thanks for a great video. Dealer quoted $1800 (2023). One of the poorest designs in automotive history. It should have been removable from the engine compartment. I thought about doing what you've done but hadn't searched for the access which you found. I'm not sure what I want for a lube yet but may use CLP, for guns. It cleans and lubes and has some teflon suspended in it. May last a lot longer.

[@paulechols]

Awesome, I am fed up with my cricket on my 2015 V60. I'll nlbe looking for access to the bearing tomorrow

[@wouter4300]

Great fix! I've used a 3d printed nozzle to get to the bearing. Thanks for the video

[@koraypekericli]

Thank you very much Greg! This worked perfectly with my 2011 Volvo S60. I was nearly going to tear down the dashboard. You saved me! Thank you!

[@dcpsu]

My 2012 XC60 stared doing this last night. Was hoping there was an easy solution. Going to give this a try. THANKS!!

[@charleslriddle]

Can I give you a hug?

[@bleenders]

Thanks so much. Worked like a charm on my 2014 T6.

[@DFer-xh7or]

Thanks so much for the awsome vedio. Are u spraying on the rod? Or through the fan rotor holes? What is the best way to remove the plastic clips? Thanks again.

[@teacher913]

Why KZbin was created. Great post!

[@TheClipperchip]

You are a God among men 🤓🙏🏻. A million thank you’s

[@GregQuirin]

@@TheClipperchip your welcome- glad it worked!

[@nheng6913]

Here's an alternate idea. The end of the shaft is under the "bell" shape of the squirrel cage. I may drill a small hole through the white plastic, estimating the bearing location, then just give it a shot with straight tubing. I'd put a small plastic hole plug (like 1/4") in the hole and may repeat 180 degrees away for balance. Probably not needed since the hole removed some plastic and the plug added some.

[@shlomokirstein113]

I love quick fixes I might try this even thou mine isn't a squeaky noise it sounds more like the blade is dirty/dusty

[@senkabaterija]

Worked like a charm on a 2011 xc60 T6

[@GregQuirin]

That's Great glad it worked out. You may have to reapply in 2 to 3 years however that is no big deal!

[@thekerr8728]

Dude. This is awesome! Nice work. Now tell me how to fix the damn rear gate rattle…

[@Chriskitesurfer]

👏🏻 Thanks, great job. Now I am going to fix the A/C Fan Noise on my 2008 Honda Civic Emotion EXS

[@vbnautical5041]

Dude! Im glad you posted this. My 2010 S80 V8 has been doing this for years and I searched for solutions awhile ago. By chance I searched again and found your solution. Im just wondering if I can access the fan in the same way.

[@GregQuirin]

I would try it, remove the rubber molding at the back of the engine compartment and lift up the plastic panel, the one that covers the brake fluid reservoir . Make sure you turn off recirculation (Key on engine running) and put the vent to outside air then turn off the key. This way the outside air door will be open. I'm sure this will work out for you! good luck

[@jamesford2330]

Mate, I have an 2010 S80, and the same issue. Did this quick fix work?

[@jugganutz]

@@jamesford2330 I have an 07 S80 and it worked just fine.

[@jamesford2330]

@@jugganutz thanks mate. I have done it twice now, not completely gone but 90% quieter!

[@jugganutz]

@@jamesford2330 nice! What kind of lubricant are you using? Curious to see if I have similar results.

[@eddy6-pack]

Great tip & video! Worked also on my 2008 V70. I didn’t have the long tubing, so I used a small brush with long handle to oil the shaft. Dipped the brush several times in grease to soak the hairs and than applied it on the shaft with the fan running. The rattle/squeak is almost gone now. Maybe I’ll repeat it again to solve it complete. I used lithium spray, maybe normal WD40 would have been better?

[@GregQuirin]

Awesome glad it worked out- Any kind of oil will work! In my case it lasts about 2-3 years and I simply repeat again.

[@eddy6-pack]

@@GregQuirin I watched the video again and now realize that I didn’t lubricate the baring behind/in the fan, only the little peace of the metal rod. Maybe that’s why it still squeaks a little bit. Maybe have to do it one more time but now with spray and long straw. Fortunately it’s an easy DIY fix!👍🏻

[@lawrencedunn]

Great video, Just a heads up, don’t make the two mistakes i made, using too much spray, and using WD40, as this has stuffed up the fan, and although it’s quiet, it now doesn’t run at top speed. Hopefully it’ll come right.

[@CarSteve]

Hey I haven't even done this WD40 trick, but my fan is at reduced speed as well. Did you find anything to fix the reduced speed? Thanks!

[@that_irish_bloke]

The WD-40 EZ-REACH can has an articulated, metal nozzle that reaches behind the fan just fine (at least on a 2011 XC60)

[@avgavg001]

Great tip! The question is how long this fix is going last? A week, a month or longer? How long did last in your case?

[@user-to7hd7jx4c]

You’re the real MVP!

[@STK34761]

Same on X5 e53 in the past and today on my xc70 2008.

[@chadg6874]

Nice video! Not quite what i am trying to fix but its good info. Any idea whyy S60 blows weak? I'm thinking blower motor is the culprit but not sure.. its cold enough air, just blows out really weak like its stuck on low

[@nickd.]

Thank you. I just sprayed my fan bearing. The noise is gone. 😀

[@Bobbybbops]

I’m thinking a white lithium grease would keep it lubed longer?

[@brettryder5561]

Thanks for the awesome video. I've done this exact fix three times now, only for the squealing to come back about a week later. I think it's just drying out quickly (I am located in the dry Southwest). Does anybody have any particular recommendations for oil/lube that might be better at "going the distance" ? Thanks again!

[@GregQuirin]

Nice work! I would say your bearing is probably very worn. Try a heavy oil maybe motor oil and try filling the WD40 straw with oil and use the WD40 can to push the oil into the bearing? other oils to consider is air tool oil, transmission fluid? you just need a way to fill the tiny straw or maybe try using a hand pump old school oil can? they sell them at Harbor freight good luck! Greg

[@eskilnyheim2331]

@@GregQuirin WD40 Would Dry out again. So recommend using som actuall oil. As a retailer what would work best and longest with a beering.

[@deividas116]

It helped! Thank you!❤

[@chedlymouelhi]

Mine was making that sound then started not wanting to turn on sometimes now aftef not being driven for almost a month it won’t run at all do you think this would work?

[@caspyan]

can U write where exactly do you spray the aerosol? should I look for a bearing or between the housing and this white circle, where exactly? Thank you

[@blarkdexture8899]

Between the fins, above the axle about 2-3 cm behind the front axle that you can see in the middle

[@曲成功]

great job

[@GregQuirin]

Thank you!

[@TheChochliq]

Excelent tip. However, I have no idea where the exterior bearing is and it is not clear where are you aiming. Is it safe to randomly oil the adjacent parts?

[@GregQuirin]

Look up the blower fan online and study the photos so you can get a good reference. Try to aim the oil onto the shaft behind the plastic squire cage/fan so it will work its way into the bearing. you will be inserting the straw inline with the shaft then aim it downwards at the bearing maybe 1/2 -3/4"inch past the plastic fan blades 2-4 sprays max then turn on the fan and see if it is better. I dont think there is any thing to damage. Worse case is it may smell like wd40 if you spray too much for a couple days. Good luck, I'm sure it will work out for you! I have done this at least 3 or 4 times know on various Volvos - all successful!

[@canneltest9431]

@@GregQuirin Very good video, i'm tired to listen that noise more than i year today. Tomorrow i'll try to fix mine. I hope the outside fan is exactly at the same position on my 2011 XC90.

[@GregQuirin]

@@canneltest9431 2011 is the same. Make sure to turn off the recirculation vent so it draws outside air into the car, then turn off the car and remove the panel under the hood above the firewall. Use some sort of spry lubricant to spray oil on the outside bearing - use this link to see what the fan looks like so you have an idea where to aim and spray the center on the bearing a-premium.com/product/HVAC-Heater-AC-Heater-Blower-Motor-with-Fan-Cage-for-2011-Volvo-XC60-CySAT9R7Cu?variant=155870&Google&campaignid=18540219991&adgroupid=&adid=&extension_id=&Pmax_roas01_BM_Yambor_0326&device=c&device_model=&keyword=&matchtype=&geo=9031285&target=&ad_position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqejBhBAEiwAuWHioJHJ7BZnthH07ys9snrQ-26FViXSRhC2AoL1HcGKJoDMf6B-Px48HhoCR48QAvD_BwE Good luck!

[@canneltest9431]

@@GregQuirin thanks, my car is not a XC 60 but rather a XC 90.

[@Psander]

I got a similar noise from my s80 2015-2016. Same procedure?

[@CaseXRP]

Thank you so much!! 👍🏻

[@GregQuirin]

You're welcome!

[@doreenlindsay6176]

Thanks bunches!!

[@maint4reels]

Does it lasts? I have the same issue on xc70 and I can replace it myself and would costs around 150 bucks. What do you think?

[@GregQuirin]

Works great, Try using spray oil on the bearing and see if the noise goes away!

[@SixtySecondSomm]

What year is this vehicle? I have a 2009 xc90, and yours looks newer...

[@eddyson4404]

He’s working on an xc60. Different vehicle. This video doesn’t apply for the xc90 models

[@chanhomoon500]

soooo good!

[@cbfh5526]

If we’re attaching that extra long straw to the WD-40, why can’t I just go in through the front of the dashboard and up the canal until I reach the blower motor?

[@GregQuirin]

The fan scroll cage is not accessible from inside the car it’s completely enclosed. you have to access it through the panel under the hood

[@cbfh5526]

@@GregQuirin Thanks, Greg. Going to give this a shot this weekend.

[@russwilson2182]

So do you oil it every 2 to 3 years?

[@GregQuirin]

I have done this a few times on Volvo's - This is my wife's car and the first time it lasted for 3 years. Doing great since the last oil application.

[@Dreamlink91]

Same on 2014 model?

[@GregQuirin]

I would think so, You can look out the fan motor of a 2014 Volvo and 2010 and see if the photos look the same. Regardless it is very easy to remove a few clips and lift up the panel under the hood to see. Good Luck!

[@robertmassucci1]

why do i hear it only when i turn the steering wheel

[@JordanGreen-l4e]

Brooooo 🙏🏼

[@robertmassucci1]

thought it was a whipporwill

[@pedropedro738]

Your video is not right 1:18

[@andrenickelberry-cross7139]

Would be perfect video if only you can show how you got to the fan…

[@remkojerphanion4686]

Call me weird, but I actually like the smell of WD40.

[@STK34761]

Just flood it with wd40 and you are done.