OK guys, time to change the blower motor on the 2003 Vibe... again.
Short synopsis:
Bought the car in Oct. 2005 with 21k. After just over one year, blower motor went bad (bushings - still worked but made noise). Replaced it with OEM. One year later, same problem. Replaced under warranty.
One year later, same thing. I bought a Factory Air one and installed it myself. Since then, they've been going bad every 3-4 months. They still would work, just make a chirping noise, so I usually let them go 8-10 months. I think I've four Factory Air ones in there, each replaced under warranty (except the original). This past one I drilled a whole in it and put some liquid grease in there and it lasted 7-8 months before making the noise.
I'm sick of replacing the blower motor and just want one that works. I'm considering a Delphi and an AC Delco, both from Rock Auto. Both have 12 month warranties. Both are "permanent magnet" type, and both say they are lubricated (AC Delco says "permanent" lubrication - guessing just some grease). Delphi is $72, AC Delco is $130. I don't care about price as much as just getting one that works and will continue to work. The exact same Delphi one is available at Auto Zone for $130 with a lifetime warranty.
Thoughts?
Also, I've been thinking for a while the voltage or something getting sent is too high. Thinking of also replacing blower motor resistor ($30 for AC Delco from RA). Thoughts on this, too?
Short synopsis:
Bought the car in Oct. 2005 with 21k. After just over one year, blower motor went bad (bushings - still worked but made noise). Replaced it with OEM. One year later, same problem. Replaced under warranty.
One year later, same thing. I bought a Factory Air one and installed it myself. Since then, they've been going bad every 3-4 months. They still would work, just make a chirping noise, so I usually let them go 8-10 months. I think I've four Factory Air ones in there, each replaced under warranty (except the original). This past one I drilled a whole in it and put some liquid grease in there and it lasted 7-8 months before making the noise.
I'm sick of replacing the blower motor and just want one that works. I'm considering a Delphi and an AC Delco, both from Rock Auto. Both have 12 month warranties. Both are "permanent magnet" type, and both say they are lubricated (AC Delco says "permanent" lubrication - guessing just some grease). Delphi is $72, AC Delco is $130. I don't care about price as much as just getting one that works and will continue to work. The exact same Delphi one is available at Auto Zone for $130 with a lifetime warranty.
Thoughts?
Also, I've been thinking for a while the voltage or something getting sent is too high. Thinking of also replacing blower motor resistor ($30 for AC Delco from RA). Thoughts on this, too?
