DIY: 2005 Legacy GT Blower Motor

**maniaxzero** · #1: 10-08-2011, 03:38 PM

My blower motor fan was making a very loud noise so I decided to replace it. Bought a used oem fan from ebay for less than $40 shipped

Time: Less than 15 min.
Tools:
8mm socket wrench
Clip puller(makes life much easier) or flathead screwdriver

Remove 3 plastic clips under glove box

Trim and Clips puller set from harbor freight cost me 5.99 on sale. Makes life so much easier

The Panel Comes off

Unclip the electrical connector going to the blower. Use socket wrench to remove 3 8mm bolts on the blower itself. One is recessed but you shouldnt have trouble finding it by feeling. The blower fan unit comes out.

Left: Old Right: Replacement

Left: Replacement Right: Old

2005 Legacy GT Old Blower Motor - YouTube

2005 Legacy GT New Replacement Blower Motor - YouTube

Overall, I'm very happy at how it turned out. Not really sure why the old blower motor malfunctioned so fast but it was a quick and easy job. The dealer wanted to charge me $300 to do it. lol

Anyone wanna buy my old blower motor? it makes a nice turbo like sound when operating! ;]

**floater163** · #2: 10-22-2011, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the post I followed this including the tools from Harbor Freight and it was an easy job. I am not sure where you found the fan on ebay for that price since all I found was Baja parts for a 2005 but I am happy that the sound is gone.

**eb50** · #3: 01-07-2012, 09:07 AM

did the baja blower work?

**floater163** · #4: 01-07-2012, 09:12 AM

I bought the part at the dealer and did not go with the Baja motor. I could not tell if it was compatible and according to the ebay page it was not.

**eb50** · #5: 01-07-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater163

I bought the part at the dealer and did not go with the Baja motor. I could not tell if it was compatible and according to the ebay page it was not.

how much from the dealer? part no?

**floater163** · #6: 01-07-2012, 10:32 AM

I think it was about $179. If you need the part number I can go dig it out but just call the dealer and ensure it is in stock. They know it is the blower motor under the passenger glove box. I took mine out and drove there to make sure it was the right part. I called two dealers and the price was the same as expected.

**eb50** · #7: 01-07-2012, 11:06 AM

179! All set with the part. I'll find it non oem somewhereThx

**floater163** · #8: 01-07-2012, 11:25 AM

OK if you find it elsewhere please post it. I could not take the noise anymore and gladly paid the inflated price. Good luck.

**maniaxzero** · #9: 01-09-2012, 09:15 PM

Sorry if I was a bit late. I got mine from this seller on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/05-06-07-08-...ht_2860wt_1163

**muajg** · #**10:** 01-26-2012, 11:22 AM

My blower motor went out as well on my 2005 (79k miles at the time)
. I used a blower motor from an Outback and it went in fine, $80.

**SSlick406** · #**11:** 01-12-2013, 02:41 PM

I know this is an old thread but my blower just started making a hideous noise in any speed (07 LGT w/ 35k.) Checked ebay after I saw this thread and they go for $45 all day. Ordered up and I'll report after the install. Thanks for the write-up! Nice to see how easy it id before I go digging in.

**djkxgo0k** · #**12:** 01-18-2013, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSlick406

I know this is an old thread but my blower just started making a hideous noise in any speed (07 LGT w/ 35k.) Checked ebay after I saw this thread and they go for $45 all day. Ordered up and I'll report after the install. Thanks for the write-up! Nice to see how easy it id before I go digging in.

Is that $45 used or new? I'm only seeing used going for $45...mind linking me to an example of one you ordered?

**maniaxzero** · #**13:** 01-20-2013, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkxgo0k

Is that $45 used or new? I'm only seeing used going for $45...mind linking me to an example of one you ordered?

$45 would be used.

**SSlick406** · #**14:** 01-28-2013, 08:10 PM

$45 was the used price. I'd give you a link but it was through ebay. Use the search and you'll easily find one. Here's another video comparison for kicks...

Bad blower motor. Thing was LOUD!
http://youtu.be/cC9p6Q1oQ5w

Good used (new to me.) Nice and quiet
http://youtu.be/gCCC0n9XmLY

**_karu_** · #**15:** 03-12-2013, 07:17 AM

Great DIY. I will definitely follow this trough to open and clean my blower motor. It's not making loud noises, but rather, it's making this whining sound at the lowest fan speed level.

The whining noise is like Star Trek TNG's turbo lift. Have you guys heard that noise before? When I turn off the AC, it sounded just like when the turbo lift stops.