THat little intake fan that everyone thinks is onstar... So how DO you fix it?

[bkboatnsleds]

I always read about people asking what it is..

But mine is making noise, does it need to be cleaned? Replaced? ANyone fix it? Seems to make noise only when I first start the truck

2002 Yukon XL

 

[ntxstallion]

Some people had success cleaning it with a can of compressed air. Others had to replace. I saw a writeup on it awhile back. I think it was in the how to section.

 

[Rivieraracing]

I've had luck with a couple quick squirts of my air compressor whenever it has made noise!!

 

[chauncey0337]

I remember that thread said you could use compressed air to try to clean it like said above. If that doesn't work, you could pull the headliner down a bit and replace the cabin temperature sensor, I think that's what it's called. I heard they're cheap to replace.

 

[Kman]

Are you guys talking about the circle mesh plastic thing in the headliner above the drivers head?

 

[chauncey0337]

Are you guys talking about the circle mesh plastic thing in the headliner above the drivers head?

Yup, that's the object in question.

 

[Kman]

Yup, that's the object in question.

Mine makes noise sometimes. I'll hit it with some compressed air and see what happens.

I always thought that thing took the inside air temp so the vehicle would know to run hot or cold air when you had the air system on auto?

 

[mharders]

Mine makes noise sometimes. I'll hit it with some compressed air and see what happens.

I always thought that thing took the inside air temp so the vehicle would know to run hot or cold air when you had the air system on auto?

I believe that's exactly what it does. Mine did the same thing I just hit it with my air compressor as well and seemed to solve that noise.

 

[bkboatnsleds]

I'll try air..

Think my air compressor is too much PSI?

 

[blueflamed03]

try it and let me know mine buzzes too...

 

[ntxstallion]

I'll try air..

Think my air compressor is too much PSI?

Short, quick bursts should be ok. I wouldn't go to town on it.

 

[ThwopKing]

I may have to take mine out...i think i got mud it in last night lol

 

[Kman]

I hit mine with compressed air. Still makes some noise.

 

[vwbeaner]

anyone know the part number or how much it is mine crapped out on me
Found it
Aspirator
gm part#=25903301
price=$23.76
shipping=$13?

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm
and
http://www.truckmodcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1468

 

[bkboatnsleds]

Yeah - thats where GM parts Direct gets you.. Prices are about the same after shipping - and they dont combine anything.. sux.

 

[nurkvinny]

Ha, I knew yesterday that if I searched here, I would find at least one thread.

I bought an 01 w/ 130k miles on it, and the previous owner first claimed to not hear anything.

Then, he heard it, but said, "oh, that's the OnStar speaker."

Anyways, if you pull the liner down, you can unplug the beast. Once you have the part in your hand, you'll probably notice grime on it. Spin it w/ your finger, and you'll hear it sound like a fan that is going bad.

Bend the little dohickey that's hitting the grime up about 1/4" and spin it again.

Abracadabra, that's all I had to do to mine. Nice and quiet again.

 

[bkboatnsleds]

Whats the best spot to pull down the liner? By the door I'd assume?

 

[BillBlatt18]

can someone post a pic of this in the headliner?

---------- Post added at 09:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:16 PM ----------

nevermind. I found it on that write up. Thanks for the great info!

 

[nurkvinny]

Whats the best spot to pull down the liner? By the door I'd assume?

I'm sure the "official" way is to pull the A-pillar off to give more flex, but all I did was stand with the door open on the driver's side, facing the interior (obviously, ), and pull the liner down, directly between myself and where the mesh screen cover is inside. Only needed about 2" gap between liner and roof.

Stuck a small flat head screw driver in to release the wiring... cake.

 

[bkboatnsleds]

thanks dudes!