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Get a Haynes or Chilton manual (not the best choices, but geared more towards the inexperienced DIY-er), a basic "mechanic's set" of tools, and have at it. Replacing a blower motor isn't a particularly difficult thing to do.
Ha, that is indeed the issue. Blower motor resistor pack. $35 part at any dealership.
Oh well, at least I got a very good look at the HVAC control switches. They are very well built, actually - great components and construction on the switches.
I have been experiencing strange things with my AC as well. It barely blows on the lower settings but when you put it on high, you can hear a ticking and it blows hard and then weak...like a power surge. Sometimes it won't come on at all and you can put your hand up to the vent and feel the cold. It just doesn't blow out into the car. Once you are driving for a while, it starts halfway working again. I took it to Toyota and they said it needed to be cleaned. They worked on it and it still does the same thing. Any suggestions? DO you think the Blower motor needs to be replaced. The ticking noise sounds like it is struggling to work. I just paid $350 for them to work on it. What's a girl to do?
You'll get your best answer on the "Toyota Forum" google it. What you are describing with the ticking is located in behind the glove box ~ IMO ~ the dealership should have figured it out; get them to make the repair good or call your credit card company & complain. You can type in your question on the forum & will see it's an easily solved issue & doesn't cost $350.
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