Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 02 2.0 Chirping noise from heater fan

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Mon 2 Mar 2009 20:56
02 2.0 Chirping noise from heater fan - cansaintsstayup
Hi fellow 306 fans. My 2.0 Hdi has developed a chirping noise from the heater fan motor when running at low speed - it's a bit like I've got a cricket under the dash - I imagine it's the bearing running dry. I had the same thing on a 205 some years back and just lived with it! This car is generally quieter than the old 205 and this type of noise is more noticeable. The noise is more prevalent when cornering - shaft being forced hard to one side due to centrifugal forces I guess. Has any one else experienced this and found a simple cure - say a spray of WD40 in the right place?
Many thanks in anticipation of your responses.
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Mon 2 Mar 2009 22:59
02 2.0 Chirping noise from heater fan - Andrew-T
On the 205 the blower is easily removed from under the glovebox by removing 3 screws and disconnecting the lead. You can then clean it up or lubricate as required. I haven't needed to do it on a 306, but Haynes seems to suggest the arrangement is the same, tho they talk about 'removing the glovebox'. I think (and hope) that is not essential. If you are a contortionist it helps; a mirror can too.
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Tue 3 Mar 2009 20:51
02 2.0 Chirping noise from heater fan - cansaintsstayup
Thanks Andrew-T, I'll have a go at it over the weekend perhaps.
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