Hybrid Battery Fan issue?
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Hybrid Battery Fan issue?
Has anyone had a problem with their Hybrid Battery Fan in the back deck?
We have never heard it as long as we have owned the car. I just assume that it will come on if it needs too. Tonight on the way home with the temps in the mid 50's outside I can here the fan spinning. It is barely audible at speeds below 40 with the ICE off and in E mode. It sounds like it is rubbing on something or has bad brushes that are worn down. If it were a conventional car it would sound kind of like a bad fan belt.
I'm wondering if I should take the time to remove the housing and inspect or just blow it off and call it normal?
Figures too, I just broke 200,000 miles a couple weeks back....
We have never heard it as long as we have owned the car. I just assume that it will come on if it needs too. Tonight on the way home with the temps in the mid 50's outside I can here the fan spinning. It is barely audible at speeds below 40 with the ICE off and in E mode. It sounds like it is rubbing on something or has bad brushes that are worn down. If it were a conventional car it would sound kind of like a bad fan belt.
I'm wondering if I should take the time to remove the housing and inspect or just blow it off and call it normal?
Figures too, I just broke 200,000 miles a couple weeks back....
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Re: Hybrid Battery Fan issue?
AJ,
Even if you need to replace it, it only takes about an hour and the blower motor costs just under $200 from the dealer. $300 max to repair at the dealer, less if you want to DIY.
Even if you need to replace it, it only takes about an hour and the blower motor costs just under $200 from the dealer. $300 max to repair at the dealer, less if you want to DIY.
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Re: Hybrid Battery Fan issue?
Appreciate the feedback. If the labor is that low, I'll go ahead and replace it.
I was watching a video on removing the traction battery a few weeks ago so I am ready for it when it fails. Getting to the fan looked to be a little like a PITA. Not difficult, jut time consuming to remove all the trim and pieces necessary to get to it.
I'll give it a go..... Thanks again.
I was watching a video on removing the traction battery a few weeks ago so I am ready for it when it fails. Getting to the fan looked to be a little like a PITA. Not difficult, jut time consuming to remove all the trim and pieces necessary to get to it.
I'll give it a go..... Thanks again.
Last edited by litespeed; 12-14-2014 at 11:55 AM.
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