Toyota Highlander Blower Motor

[@mason8mason]

I’ve been sweating for 2 months in the Texas heat waiting to save up some cash to fix my air conditioning. Then I saw this video. Smacked the blower and that joka started blowing. Thanks buddy for the video. Wish I had seen this months ago. Glad I’m not gonna suffer the summer. Keep up the good work. Stay safe and be blessed.

[@js3602]

This man's a genius! I just crawled under the passenger side dash of my wife's 05 Highlander and gave the blower fan a few mild taps with a hammer and voila! Fan now works on all speeds and blows cold AC! Thank you for harnessing such special powers sir! Consider me subscribed!

[@slik560]

Add me to the LIKE list. I had a new motor ready to install then I saw this video. Amazing what you can learn when the video creator is not selling parts!! A rubber mallet and it's good for a while longer. I'm keeping that $98 motor...because next year it'll be a $250 motor. Thanks again for honest content.

[@markjackson2538]

Thank you for your advice. I had all my tools laid out and ready to take the fan out. I followed your advice about giving the fan a tap and it came back on. You saved me hours of unnecessary work. 5 stars for you.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

But did you replace the blower?

[@wealthadeakings8840]

@@ThecardoctorTV not yet

[@wealthadeakings8840]

@@ThecardoctorTV I’m still getting heat as well as AC but it making loud noises.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Yes. Sounds like you need a new blower motor

[@bmcooper21]

Laugh if you want, but my blower motor wasn’t working. I was sitting in a parking lot and watched the first 1/2 of this video. I leaned over to the passenger bay and pounded on the motor and it came to life!! Caveman repair achievement complete!

[@disturbedpatient425]

Ben Cooper Same here, my dealership said it would cost me 2 grand

[@dt4873]

You my friend just saved me a chunk of money with your video! Blower stopped working, car repair shops gave me fat estimates, watched your video and gave the blower a few slaps and voila....as good as new! Thank you!

[@chuck4221]

Man, you are so freaking good in your videos, thank you for helping me save money that I can use to repair my home, from the bottom of my heart, thank you and God bless you.

[@djvdjv1167]

I put the Stone age move on it and I hit it just like you said and it worked thank you

[@burgess163303]

I appreciate your videos, I watch them everyday and they bring me so much joy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and bringing it to us in a comical and educational way.

[@philp.3978]

Camera is working great. Nice and clear. The wireless mic will help a lot to keep the audio at a constant level. Another great video Tim. Stay warm.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks Phil! IM looking forward to the mic setup. I hope its all it claims to be. My wired mic was constantly getting wrapped around my feet and almost caused some serious personal injury. :)

[@lisavicars9893]

You are the greatest!!! I feel like a super hero after banging the blower and it started working. Bless you. Praise God for you.

[@350zmurray]

I tapped it and it worked. 2016 Highlander. You da man. I hope you getting paid..

[@Snypersystem186]

I don't even remember you saying to hit or tap it....I was just reading the comments. This thing is blowing harder than it's blown in a long time! Thanks for that. Now where's my rear blower so I can hit that one lol

[@jeffford9315]

camera is really super crisp and clear as well as the audio good purchase

[@bobbytsiamis8553]

Audio and Video quality is greatly improved. Looking forward to more higher quality content. Thank again!!!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thank you, that's good to hear!

[@simplydan22]

So I banged on the blower a couple of times and it started working again. Just in time for summer! Thank you!

[@edwinperalta121]

Easy explaining what you need to do I love this man videos Good Job 👍 you are the best 👌

[@dennishelton1444]

Thanks a lot for publishing this video. I’m not mechanically inclined, but felt confident enough to tackle the job myself. Excellent tutorial. Job completed .....works better than it has in years. Thanks again, Dennis and Karen

[@wealthadeakings8840]

Does it require removing the dashboard?

[@jc365disciples2]

Too Wild i just climbed under there and beat on it and it came back on.. Thanks for the tip saved me $85

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Good luck!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice video & quick & easy diagnosis. No blower motor in the winter makes for a bad day!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

We are traveling to Fairbanks for the start of the Iditarod sled dog race next month and its been -35F there. Was thinking how bad that would suck to loose your heater or stall out there. Better to be prepared i guess.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

I was stationed at Galena AK, closest fighter interceptor base to Russia & 270 miles West of Fairbanks in 1980 so I know cold. Plenty of spare clothes, blankets, jerky, raisins, water, lighters, etc just in case. Have fun & I have friends that live in Fairbanks that are going also. Stay safe & WARM!

[@DK-vx1zc]

The car doctor is there to make you well again. No quackery or hackery just good old fashioned fix it right, at a price that wont take a bite. New camera is great... Sharp & clear audio..

[@nimster64]

Where would the blower resistor be located?

[@shawnmolina3425]

Thanks for your video! Glad you reminded me to start with the basics - turns out all my blower motor needed was a little Tappy-Tap-Tap and viola we're back in business!

[@ianopsal509]

Just tapped on the motor. Works great now! Saved me some money cause I was about to take it into the shop to fix it. 5 Stars.

[@VivaciousRamseylivivua]

Thanks so much! Worked for my 2016 Toyota highlander but I'm going to go ahead and replace it even when hitting to give it a jumpstart because it will probably just wear out completely.

[@markevans506]

Sweet! I have the 05 version and the blower just quit. Finding Your video has made my day!!

[@FlipEmpire]

The tap trick worked great on my 2017 Highlander. Rear blower was working, front wasn't. Thank you!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Don’t forget to replace the blower.

[@lydiaschreckenbach9839]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander, my ac works on all settings but only if I hit the blower motor first. Rear ac works fine and ac is blowing cold. The fuses are good and so is the relay. Cabin filter has been changed. The only problem is I have to hit the motor to get it to turn on. Does this mean I need a new blower motor?

[@davemaster001]

I always feel good watching your videos Tim }

[@aravinthr80]

Banging on it worked for me. I have to do it regularly though. It sounds a bit buffeting, I am guessing something is in there. But it would be nice if you show proper way of seeing if there is power.

[@thomastommy1192]

Great video Tim. The new camera is great. Excellent video and audio. It's very nice. Thanks for sharing your video. Stay warm and safe.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Perfect. Ill try not the break it!

[@thomastommy1192]

The Car Doctor I don't think you will break it. You seem to have magical hand's. Lol

[@masgitz]

yeeeeee haaaaww!!! fixed my blower with one good thump! it's a little noisy now will probably order another one.

[@guam58]

Where is the blower motor resistor located for 2013 Toyota highlander?

[@Steve43952]

Ty

[@realkanyenorth]

Great video, excellent pics

[@wealthadeakings8840]

Does it require removing the whole dashboard?

[@toml5492]

Exactly what I needed. Twenty minutes and I was finished.

[@Toolaholic7]

Have fixed a couple simple blower motor problems.One was a 2001 Dodge Stratus Coupe,found that rodents got in and made a nest in the heater box.Cleaned out heater box taking out the nest and worked fine after reinstalling the blower motor.Same with a 1995 F150,found a dead bird inside the heater box and worked fine after reinstalling the blower motor.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Reminds me of the time I had to trap a rodent out of a car it had made its home in. Big ole rat. Would come out and sit in the sun on the front seat but as soon as you came near the car it would hide. Tried to gas him out with exhaust and all sorts of other stuff. Finally caught him in a live trap overnight. They had an open bag of dog food in there and he would have lived a hundred years in there happy as a clam. hahaha

[@Snypersystem186]

Any idea where I can find a video on the rear blower? Nobody seems to have one or maybe no one has problems with theirs. Thanks.

[@darekoya2391]

Nice video. How do i fix the A/C(compressor) button when it doesn't come on.

[@bossgroove]

So I hit my blower and it came back on. What does that mean?

[@chupacabras3000]

good videos i learned a lot just watching videos

[@elmstreetish]

The air conditioner in my 2005 Toyota Highlander works, but it could be colder and have a more powerful blower. There is plenty of refrigerant, and I just had my condenser replaced a year ago, so those issues have been ruled out. But the fan makes an erratic pulsing sound, and it should be more constant and consistent. Generally the fan goes from normal to low power to back to normal. This certainly must account for the mediocre performance of my AC. Maybe I have a bad blower, but it appears that the problem is just that it's not getting enough consistent power. I'm beginning to think this is probably just a relay switch problem. Would I get more consistent and normal operation of my fan if I simply replaced the correct relay switch? Thanks.

[@doctorquid]

Just saved me with this video. I will tell my friends

[@glenharper3136]

Good audio and video Tim.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Glad to hear. Blessings my friend!

[@mardakworkshop4450]

good camera 🎥 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Nice! Thank you.

[@TrappedQue]

I have a 2008 Highlander. Noise coming from the glove box area when the air is on. The higher the fan speed, the noisier it gets. Can you please shed some lights on this issue. Thank you!

[@thefireman285]

The blower fan is plastic. Either some debris has gotten past the cabin air filer( make sure you take it out and replace it if dirty, or most likely the plastic fan fins are brittle with age and some are broken and rattling around when fan is on.

[@gerbstinator]

I'll be damned, 1 tap and it worked! Buys me some time to get a replacement. Thank you!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

you sound like someone who might be banging on their blower motor for months just to get by...haha. I hope it keeps going for you. Blessings

[@gerbstinator]

@@ThecardoctorTV Nope, already ordered...it's keeps my wife off my back until then. LOL

[@OneAuto]

The new camera quality looks great Tim. I use a Canon as well, the only problem I get is the lens can steam up internally if the humidity is high or a damp cold day. I have to hold it in front of the heater for a few minutes to clear it. Anyway nice diag and fix, done one myself this week as well. Nice toolbox stickers!! 👍

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks, do you have the Canon R700? It seems like I was hearing a strange clicking noise on the audio of a few of the shots. Have you run into that?

[@OneAuto]

I have to say I didn't notice any clicking on the audio. Mine is a Canon Legria HF R606 the mic does pick up a lot of outside noise that appears louder on playback than I remember at the time. They are amazing quality for the money.

[@tnt-lu4ue]

camera and sound is really good !!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Good to hear. Cant beat the price.

[@8683jsm]

Funny intro...the camera quality is pretty good for $200.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I am still getting it dialed in. I think it will be better then the iPhone ive been using for the most part. Many of my old videos have such crappy audio. Someone said that you can get away with crappy video but bad audio and people just turn it off. Thanks for dropping in!

[@SteveRobReviews]

I have the 600 Tim. The only thing I had to change was turning off the low light setting as it slows the film speed down in low light and you can see the auto focus shutters. Besides that I should have got you to get me one as their $400 down here . LOL

[@ThecardoctorTV]

OH that's why it doesn't allow the higher frame rate. Thanks for the tips buddy. Let me know if you want me to send you one in the future. We can throw it in a flat rate box with a six pack of Alaskan Amber and send it your way!

[@DJFANTASY7]

I liked your sense of Humor lol😀

[@DanWebster]

Cool that looks easy to fix, 3 screws and a quick connect. Thanks Nice camera real good quality i have a canon shake free camera they are good cameras.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks, easy fix. The camera seems solid so far. IM sure ill drop it or drench it in antifreeze before long.

[@DanWebster]

lets hope that wont happen but I dropped my phone in a washer I was fixing. Glad it was not my camera. LOL

[@daveman5860]

Okay yesterday my blower motor started vibrating like Lost in space mothership. So I turned it off, and then it'll work okay on setting number one. Any higher than that starts vibrating again. Thanks for this great video cuz now I'm going to go out and start beating on it and see if that will fix it. If that don't do it I might have to get in there and see what's wrong. Maybe it needs some oil

[@edb.3313]

Love the Video Tim..cool camera for $200 THX

[@tartman540]

I'm a Grandma. I thank you for your help!

[@colinlewis9020]

Great video quality

[@wyattoneable]

I like the picture and audio quality just fine. Not too bad of a job right? Pretty easy to get to.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

It's a gravy job.

[@predicadormarvisamador3406]

I have a Toyota Highlander 2008 with 36000 miles what kind of oil you recommended me the motor has like a little weird noise it bothers me it looks like a knocking

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Oh that's not good. That's low miles for that sort of thing. Have you taken it to a shop to have them at least listen to it? I would run full synthetic oil myself.

[@predicadormarvisamador3406]

okay thank you

[@jamesshehan2687]

I bumped it and it came on. Hear something like paper in it may tke out and clean it. Thanks

[@TheC5man]

Thx u save time and money hit the blower and started working

[@daniloiraheta0529]

Clearly quality video and well explained

[@kelnearhoff9541]

Where do find the part # for AC motor?

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Dealership parts department or online parts source. good luck

[@kelnearhoff9541]

@@ThecardoctorTV thank you

[@EZRider1979]

good quality video and sound, love the intro!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks. I'm happy with the camera so far. Hope I don't drop it.

[@daveman5860]

That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

[@andrewkilcollins3417]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@EXOVCDS]

Moldy fruit under a seat is always a treat!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Dude, this car smelled horrible. Yuk

[@mostlymoparih5682]

That's cause your customer left his whoopy cushion there.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Very realistic

[@mostlymoparih5682]

pa waaaaaffffffeeeee sorry mines broke.

[@zx8401ztv]

Thats a nice simple job for a change, easy to get to, no crap in the way :-D. Are you trying to frighten us off with your intro, you aint got no chance :-D Ive used a 21 watt bulb on wires, plus sewing needles to tap into wiring through the insulation, its supprising how handy a simple bulb can be. Its a decent load for checking connectors, unlike a multimeter that shows phantom voltage.

[@MrALBOBALBOB]

I have a 2015 highlander and the front fan stopped working. Tried to check any possible fuses in 3 different fuse boxes - no luck. Watched this video, and I remembered I could see the front hvac fan when i replaced the small air filter located behind the glove box. I removed the glove box, the air filter, and just moved my hand around the top of the fan, and spun the cage. Started the car, hit the fan button, and it is working again. I may need a new fan, but at least for now I am once again blowing cold AC!!!!

[@ronaldcach2779]

Hi, what kind of test light do you use? [name and model number] I sure could use one like yours. THANKS FRIEND

[@ThecardoctorTV]

That is a Snap-On EECT4H LED test light for 6 and 12v systems. Nothing fancy but seems like a very robust tool. I like the clamp end and the lead is perfect.

[@ronaldcach2779]

THANKS

[@savornhang2346]

Sorry sure I want to ask you My car is Toyota highlander 2001 V4 I want to know about amount oil engine and Cooling water .

[@normansmith7806]

Looks and sounds great !

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Yes but what about the camera? haha

[@vicentemunoz2157]

Awesome camera...

[@nomanjones4803]

Do you ever have time to take apart something that went bad just to see what caused the problem?

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Yes I do that often. Just pulled apart an EVAP vent valve to see inside today. To be honest I have pulled apart those blowers before and cant really tell what happened. Worn brushes maybe but sometimes makes no sense. II know people would love to watch more autopsy stuff and I think it would be a value added feature to my channel but I have to always weigh billing out my time versus making better videos. IM going to try to do more of that in the future. Thanks for watching my vids!

[@rlatimer1962]

Hi Tim, Love the video sound and camera work really well. Tim can I use this video for the replacement of a blower in a Toyota 2005 Highlander. Sometimes the model year change is really different but in this case I don't think so but thought I should ask. Thanks Tim for all the help!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I believe it’s exactly the same. Good luck.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Alright handsome YT is not letting me view ur vid. But it is letting me comment. So sew I went down and cut up with some of our friends. And like someone who commented beefour4 his finished viewing, I'm gonna in faith say the same thing. Good vid Brother.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

This may be the first comment I have seen where the viewer actually admits they haven't watched the video but are commenting on it. hahaha. Thank you for visiting the comment section of this video. :)

[@mostlymoparih5682]

No comment.

[@paulcole2172]

Looks good sounds good

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Great. Thanks

[@pontiachotshot]

I watch for comedy and car repairs.LOL

[@ThecardoctorTV]

They seem to go hand in hand when im around. haha

[@byoung1520]

Hitting it worked like a charm! What's your PayPal or venmo?

[@chiefeaglebear2320]

That's why I watch cardoctor I'm broken I put this trade off for over twenty years this is therapy for my head I can't fix myself so I mind as well try and fix other stuff until they call me a master

[@ajosmani6261]

Camera 🎥 recording looks good. But did that intro came prerecorded in that new camera lol , I was not ready for it.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Yes that was some old footage. I shouldn't have put that in there. I guess I was feeling a little silly. Too much LDS in the 60's I think. Take care

[@Badgertronix]

I think you just needed to hit it harder to get it to work. 😂

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Hammer time!

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Wait Can't touch this.

[@daveman5860]

Red alert!! I found a dead mouse in my fan!!! Luckily it was only a day old. They chewed in the filter tray, so I had to clean all kinds of nasty s*** out of there. Replaced the air filter. Then I put wire screen custom fit all over the filter entrances so that the damn mice cannot get in there anymore. Highly recommend you do the same!!! 💥💨⚡🤘🏻😳🌪️

[@michaelramirez2382]

Mine is going out lol. All I had to was hit or hit a bump

[@Birdlover617]

Helpful🤗🤗🤗

[@jamesshehan2687]

It worked i bumped it and came on. Thanks .just snowed too😀😌

[@baddriversofnorthtexas6850]

down here no need for a heater core. up there no need for AC

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Indeed. Very rare to want A/C in the summer here but once in a while its nice. Not usually worth spending the money on a new compressor or expensive A/C repair when you never use it. It does help defrost the windows in the winter. Blessings!

[@jimbernier7023]

Dude you forgot to mention the little locking mechanism on the plug almost ripped the wires off trying to unplug it…

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Are you hitting the blower motor with the alternate hammer? Bad blower huh?That blows er ah sucks no that's not wright either ither. Good video. I have the Canon SX 530HS. Like that yours has the jack for the mike. Maybe next thyme.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

A tyme to laugh a tyme to cry, a tyme to live a tyme for blowers to die.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Yeah and thyme to make something with thyme cause I'm ah hungry. Now it's thyme to go. IOIO gotta go.

[@JRP3music]

My fan was sounding weird, now it is non-working.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Time for a new one

[@Photostudioww]

You should tax them for bringing you a dirty car. The best is when they bring a six pack of beer 🍻

[@hawaiianf1504]

Great Video Tim. With the new camera it looks like you lost 50 lbs. Kinda misleading though... all we see is from your belly up. Still 50 lbs is 50 lbs!! Hey on stickers ... when we gonna get you to sell some? I'd ask about you selling some t-shirts but I can't really see me wearing a Car Doctor t-shirt that has a moose's back side on the front and on the back it says "Do you really want to see my teeth?".

[@ThecardoctorTV]

haha, ya I don't think those shirts would be a hot seller. I should get some stickers. Just never got around to that. IM thinking of having a graphics designer do something cool. Ill keep you posted kind sir.

[@hawaiianf1504]

Your free to use that saying anytime within the next 5 century's ;) When you get them -- I'm your huckleberry. Sure glad I'm not a Klingon!

[@liv4music]

If you had slammed your new camera against that blower as hard as you could I bet it would have started working.

[@547Rick]

Ship that baby!!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I guess i should have sold more work on it since im sitting around the shop today with nothing to do. Hope we get some business soon! Take care

[@domingol.delgadillo1396]

Thanks

[@chiefeaglebear2320]

Good sound even without Mike who is Mike lol

[@josephtucci3666]

THAT camera is great for $200 best of luck

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Thanks, it seems like I heard some strange clicking noise on the audio with some of the shots but may have just been some interference. Will see how it holds up.

[@zach5301]

i saw the title fast at first and thought it said blown motor

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Haha. I'm glad it wasn't a blown motor. I really don't care for engine replacement jobs.

[@rockiemountin7535]

Why not use original Toyota parts,they don’t cost that much more and they are a lot better than most the Chinese knock offs that you get at most auto parts Stores

[@newspokes70]

I beat it like it owed me money and it worked