Just followed your video to replace a blower on a 2013 Sonic. I bought the part from Rockauto which saved me a couple steps as the cover was already pre assembled. Hardest part is cutting out the old fan which requires some gymnastics. Good idea is to take off the floor duct, which can be easily pulled off.
@OhYeaMista
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. I’ve replaced several of these before but never one that needed to be cut out. I thought I was going nuts that I couldn’t find the bolts and it wasn’t dropping down! Easy enough once I knew what to do. Thanks.
@davidhenderson5017
2 жыл бұрын
I just did this. The cutting was very simple. I just used a safety blade that I normally cut drywall with. All you are cutting is some silicon gasket material, not any plastic. I bought an aftermarket motor from rock auto. The motor cover that has the wires zip tied to it would not fit over the bottom of the motor so I just removed the wires from the cover and put it back together without it and it works fine. I saved the cover in case I have any problems. Thanks for the video it was helpful.
@calvinlester3070
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just spent hours lying under the fan with a torch trying to figure out if there are some hidden bolts. I was also about to jump online and return my new parts as they didn't look like the original in the car, but now it all makes sense. My car is branded as a Holden Barina (in Australia) and I couldn't find any videos on it. Had to find out what the Chevy name is to find any help.
@timmersch6959
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Saved me hours.
@miketowner5272
5 жыл бұрын
Mine quit working I used to be able to kick up under glovebox and it would work. Now it don t work at all unless I hit pothole just right.
@HoveyFarms
8 ай бұрын
2020 sonic just started to squeak today
@luisvilla799
5 жыл бұрын
I actually bought the ring/bracket that goes around it but cant seem to figure out where it goes
@bluraymex23
4 жыл бұрын
So I bought and OEM blower motor . Once I cut the old one out the new one should screw right in right with the screws provided.
@PiotrBilek
4 жыл бұрын
yes
@bluraymex23
4 жыл бұрын
I dont understand how this will scree in after
@PiotrBilek
4 жыл бұрын
@@bluraymex23 I found the lower case on eBay. It is missing the blower motor cover and if the motor needs to be replaced, it will have to be cut it out of this case. If you go through the pictures, you will find a picture of the bottom of the case. Looking that the 9th picture, you will see three circles/cylinders with holes on the case with an equal distance near the edge of the motor. Those are used to attach the replacement blower motor. www.ebay.com/i/163095628904?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=163095628904&targetid=885787207871&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9021617&poi=&campaignid=6469750693&mkgroupid=89345420792&rlsatarget=aud-622524042678:pla-885787207871&abcId=1141176&merchantid=101675871&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlN32BRCCARIsADZ-J4tZM38MFqfzdTOjF33Bn4ybuU2M8KNmY_x7UogHMAUD6HYEG1jaJdEaAjyhEALw_wcB
@bluraymex23
4 жыл бұрын
@@PiotrBilek ok I got it now so just cut it out as straight as I can .clean it up a bit ,insert new blower and just attach using this 3 holes got it.
@THEgnarly1
5 жыл бұрын
you should add chevy trax to the description it has the same blower motor
@luisvilla799
6 жыл бұрын
Both my ac & heater stopped blowing in my chevy sonic I wonder if this is the problem in mine
@PiotrBilek
6 жыл бұрын
The blower motor may or may not be your problem. You should first check to see if you have a blown fuse. It is a red 10-amp fuse located in the Instrument Panel Fuse Block which is under the headlamp switch. The fuse is in the second column from the left and the last one in that column. It is fuse number 22 and you can find a diagram of it in your vehicle owner’s manual on page 10-38. If your fuse is good and in correctly, then the issue could be the blower motor or the resistor. If you are planning on throwing parts at it, then start with the 10-amp fuse ($4), then the resistor ($12), and finally the blower motor ($130). These would be the main cause of the problem. There may be something else causing your problem. I had a similar issue in a 05 equinox and replacing the resistor fixed it.
@luisvilla799
6 жыл бұрын
Piotr Bilek okay thanks i will make sure to do that finny i drove today and it magically came on unfortunately I jave no tester so most likely I will have to just by the fuse do you happen to know if there is a relay for the blower too, thanks
@PiotrBilek
6 жыл бұрын
Just a JCase fuse in the Engine Compartment Fuse Box. The location of that fuse varies on engine type.
@luisvilla799
6 жыл бұрын
@@PiotrBilek thanks man for the reply I actually changed a j fuse and regular fuses under dash but it didn't fix the problem im gonna change the resistor second
@luisvilla799
5 жыл бұрын
Just changed the resistor was only fixed for a couple of days then again no ac or heater no will change the ac motor
@skyline5354
5 жыл бұрын
After you cut it out, what do you do with the gap? Do you have to silicone it back in place ?
@PiotrBilek
5 жыл бұрын
I left it as is. The new blower and the blower-cover cover up the hole. At 03:08, you are able to see that the new blower motor has more plastic around it as supposed to the motor that I cut out. If you do use silicone to fill in the gap, then keep in mind that you might have to deal with it in the future.
@skyline5354
5 жыл бұрын
Piotr Bilek ok thanks. And to clarify, did you use the OEM AC Delco blower?
@PiotrBilek
5 жыл бұрын
@@skyline5354 It was an OEM blower motor. GM 95472959
@ericahawkins4926
2 жыл бұрын
My switch don't work how to trouble the problem
@joeyr7294
5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks!
@batintheblack
4 жыл бұрын
To put on a used good blower motor do I need a seal or something?
@PiotrBilek
4 жыл бұрын
It depends on the motor. I used an oem replacement motor. If you get one that was cut out, then you will need to use a bracket or something to attach it. Someone else on KZitem used a motor that was cut out. The link is right here kzitem.info/news/bejne/1qOgrWeNnIJoeIo Mine is a bit cleaner since I used a replacement blower 03:24 I left mine as is. The new replacement blower covered up the gap. At 03:08, you are able to see that the new blower motor has more plastic around it as supposed to the motor that I cut out.
@batintheblack
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. 👍🏽
@user-qo9qe2wx5r
2 жыл бұрын
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@Gabriel.4190
4 жыл бұрын
If you have to cut it out how does it make sense to just simply re install the new one.
@invektra
4 жыл бұрын
Because GM, in their infinite wisdom, decided to glue in the factory blower motor. Since it's already held in by screws, the new one can be held in that way.
@digiSal
6 жыл бұрын
what did you cut it out with?
@PiotrBilek
6 жыл бұрын
I used a utility knife. Make sure you have a new blade to make things easier. The one I use is a Husky Folding Lock Back Utility Knife Model # 21113. If you don't have one, you could get one from almost any hardware store.
@enidgonzalez7451
6 жыл бұрын
Where did you cut exactly?
@PiotrBilek
6 жыл бұрын
I don’t know exactly how to describe it but here it goes. Depending on how you look at it, there is a trench going all the way around the motor. If a person could run a lap inside that trench, then that person would not have to jump/climb over anything. You could start playing from 2:38 and slow down the video by 1/2. You will see an orange curvy line appear. You will cut in the center of that line. From there, you will complete the circle. You are just cutting through a thin line of plastic. If you hit a point where it requires more force to cut, then you are cutting into the motor, cutting into the lower case, or your blade broke/wore-out. When you are cutting it out, make sure you are wearing safety glasses or even better, a face shield. There is a high chance of plastic/debris falling into your eyes. There is also the possibility of stabbing out your eyes and/or cutting your face if you let go of the knife. As always, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
@TheCHAGO77
2 жыл бұрын
This is the most stupid thing ever done by a Manufacturer, a motor that needs to be cut to be removed.
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