Subaru Crosstrek Blower Motor Replacement (& Upgrade!) for 2018+ Models

[@nenikavapalu581]

Wow.. the dealership here in Utah just tried to charge me $468 to replace the blower motor and retest the ac and heater 🤦🏽‍♂️ THANK YOU!!!!

[@lewisfreedman2481]

Very Helpful. Thanks!

[@CarsSimplified]

Thanks! I'm glad it is helpful to people!

[@lonelyphoenix7]

Hey there. The link to the part doesn't work anymore. Could you pleasepost the part number so we can try to find it elsewhere? I tried the part made specifically for my car at Advanced Auto, but there was a stray wire coming out of it where the port on the right should have been. Much appreciated.

[@patar49]

Just fixed my 2018 Crosstrek!! Thank you for the easy instructions

[@Coastal0]

Useful and concise, nicely done. I wish there were more of these quality videos for cars I've had 😅

[@CarsSimplified]

Thanks! That's part of the thinking that inspired me to start making videos.

[@trevorw.4659]

You saved me a few hundred bucks man, appreciate it!

[@AsianSunshine]

Thank you so much for this video! Quick question, in your video I noticed that it looked like the motor spun counterclockwise, with the arrow pointing to the right. The one that is linked in the bio spins clockwise. With that I found another one on the internet that says it is a match but it spins counterclockwise. Do you know which way it spins on the 2018 crosstrek? Thank you :)

[@Critter145]

What’s a good source for the blower motor replacement unit for a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek? Just saw you have it listed in the description.

[@vickvinegar4518]

Great video

[@blchen1]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing! I have a 2017 Impreza 5dr premium. There's some continuous high-pitch noise (like a whistle) when the air conditioning is on. What do you think could be causing it? Should I check the blower motor? Thanks!

[@CarsSimplified]

Thanks! My blower motor was making a high pitched noise as well (and it changed pitch with fan speed, most audible in the middle speeds). I would for sure check the blower motor for that.

[@blchen1]

@@CarsSimplified Thanks!!

[@SuperJimmy971]

I have a 2018 crosstrek. Anyone have a part number and where did you get motor?

[@TheBrotherBean]

Is it a problem if mine doesn't have that trim panel?

[@kelvinhernandez4714]

Hi so I changed the Motor but no cold air but the day prior I had freon added? Any suggestions?

[@blchen1]

Thank you!

[@kamilkolczynski7455]

Did you by a chance save a part number of the new part?

[@chrish6373]

It's in the video at the end. PM4818 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYSYhISDjcZpnMU

[@802Garage]

Kind of funny to me how similar they look to blower motors from even an early 90s Subaru. Slightly higher blade count, slightly thinner blades, not much else different. Also very surprising yours was failing considering I have numerous 20-30 year old blower motors that are fine. Either way, sweet that it's even a small upgrade! I'd probably replace the Torx with old JIS head Phillips screws. :P

[@CarsSimplified]

After filming, while I was researching what search competition this video was going to have, I noticed a few people had a blower squeak from day one. I'm wondering if something about this current run of motors is defective right out of the factory, especially since the top speed felt weak on day one. Definitely a lot of stuff not quite right and it wasn't just mine. Over 60K miles on it with a lot of long road trips up and down the east coast.

[@802Garage]

@@CarsSimplified Very strange! Suppliers can definitely mess things up. Everyone should report it to Subaru just in case they'll do a service bulletin haha.

[@802Garage]

@@CarsSimplified Oh, and does the Continental one seem to work better other than not squeaking?

[@CarsSimplified]

Yeah, it's quiet and seems to blow harder at full speed.

[@skygodeagle8497]

@@CarsSimplified I got my 18 Crosstrek with 17k miles and immediately noticed a blower squeak. Especially at lower fan speeds. This video was perfect for the replacement of the motor and restored my sanity! Thanks for the detailed instructions!

[@EvilCerealBoX]

I'm confused. How did you come across that it was an upgrade to begin with?

[@CarsSimplified]

I actually didn't realize it had a larger motor until it arrived; if I'm remembering correctly, the site I got it from just called it a direct replacement and didn't say anything about the larger motor.

[@robertosequoia]

Mi crossterk del 20 suena como si las paletas rozaran un papel tititi muy bajo