@Toyota Maintenance. Hey Peter, That napkin in the fan and filter is probably the mice trying to make a nest. Good thing is that it looks like it was caught early before the fan got damaged. The owner needs to move that car a bit more and put some sort of mice repellent under the hood and inside the car cabin that is safe for people and the car. Oh, and thanks for pointing out where the blower fan resistor is located. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.
I think if that cabin air filter wasn't correctly installed there would not have been an issue other than the disgusting filter, I sense a quickie shop install, great job Peter as always.
I admit I have a bad case if OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) 😁but if it was ME, I would have disassembled 'squirrel cage', washed it with soap/water, then sprayed with Lysol spray. I'd ALSO spray the new filter with Lysol before installing. Its jst me. I wouldnt expect any mechanic to do so. Mice/rats carry so many diseases.. I've installed cotton balls sprayed with peppermint oil so I dont have that trouble, I live near woods. I'll see how it works.
When I bought my Sienna used two years ago, we found a baby mouse skeleton in the blower cage. Common problem if you live in the country and do not drive much or it is stored. They get in thru the cabin air intake hole. Mice are small enough . The Sienna was stored for a year. I had inspected by a garage and they missed the nest under the cowling. We cleaned it all up and all is fine
Put Lots of moth Balls All Around That Engine Bay That Will Keep The Mice AWAY. I Used To Have The Same Problem With My Tundra The Mice Cost Me Many Thousands Of Dollars Around 6 Years Ago. With The Moth Balls It's Been Fine I Buy The Moth Balls At Walmart Cheapest Place I've Found . They Come In The Box With 3 Plastic Breathable Bags Every Winter Like Clock Work I Put Fresh Bags All 3 In The Engine Bay. It Works.
Good video and, yes, looks like either the wrong size filter or re-insert it turned 90 degrees. Probably just used it to finish the video. I've replaced many of these and they are a perfect fit in that slotted area.
I have not seen the video yet, I just test drove an 09 where turning on the fan on full made the whole car shake... My initial guess, because the alternator has been changed twice in the car (according to Toyota dealer records), was that the battery was just crap and it had just hit four years old... Now I will watch and see you what my friend has to say...
My 2012 corolla was starting to have this issue, I removed the blower and there was no sort of activity or a mess. I hit the blower with a blow gun and hit it in the tightest spots, under the fan blades, etc etc. It stopped making any noise right after and I havent had an issue ever since. I think these get bad if youre not swapping out your cabin air filter, The less dirt the longer life of the blower.
It's always worth replacing the cabin air filter with a carbon cabin filter,rather than a cheaper alternative.It's a better filter bar far,read this (Googled) "Carbon air filters can be effective at filtering VOCs from the air. These are gaseous substances that most other mechanical filters like HEPA filters, cannot touch. Benzene, toluene, xylene, and some chlorinated compounds are among those that may be removed by carbon filters".
Firmer box framed carbon air filters are best, some factory oem’s are far too flimsy. Had one for 2 years and 15k still looked like new. Peppermint essential oil dilute with water and spray to deter rodents. Yes, really works.
HI! Your videos are informative and sensible. I am a DIY'er. Can you please make a detailed video on replacing a 2011-2017 Toyota Sienna mode motor that controls the ac/heater. I haven't seen one video on youtube doing that. Thanks and appreciate your videos.
The mice in my Corolla got in through the trunk vents (under the trunk carpet), the engine air intake and the vent areas under the windshield wipers. I had to add hardware cloth
That cabin air filter was NOT the correct fit. 3/4" to 1" of a gap is not the design. Parts matching software can be in error way too often. I've experienced it a minimum of three times that I can recall.
I got my car fixed through insurance after i had a terrible mouse infestation and they didn't fix so many things. Dealing with this now. I hate that shop so much
Thanks for taking us with you Peter!
Oh ya it's Toyota time. Love your channel.
Thank you for these videos, it means a lot to us car owners, gives us the courage to fix things ourselves.
@Toyota Maintenance. Hey Peter, That napkin in the fan and filter is probably the mice trying to make a nest. Good thing is that it looks like it was caught early before the fan got damaged. The owner needs to move that car a bit more and put some sort of mice repellent under the hood and inside the car cabin that is safe for people and the car. Oh, and thanks for pointing out where the blower fan resistor is located.
Hope you and your family stay safe and well.
I think if that cabin air filter wasn't correctly installed there would not have been an issue other than the disgusting filter, I sense a quickie shop install, great job Peter as always.
Great that you watch Mustie1. He always seems to have mouse trouble in his cars 🤣. I love his channel and yours.
IT seems to me that the cabin air filter was inserted wrong, it should be rotated 90 degrees. There seemed to be a big gap on the right.
YES!! UR CORRECT!! THERES A SPACE!! READ HOW I would do it.. Another good point!!
I checked the video and the one he pulled out had the pleats running in the same direction as the one he put in.
"Little Garden" - love it!
I admit I have a bad case if OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) 😁but if it was ME, I would have disassembled 'squirrel cage', washed it with soap/water, then sprayed with Lysol spray. I'd ALSO spray the new filter with Lysol before installing. Its jst me. I wouldnt expect any mechanic to do so. Mice/rats carry so many diseases.. I've installed cotton balls sprayed with peppermint oil so I dont have that trouble, I live near woods. I'll see how it works.
I love the way you describe everything
You da man!
Others would say that the blower was bad
Nice one Peter fantastic work as always take care mark from billericay in the U.K. 🇬🇧
Great video explaining the issue!
When I bought my Sienna used two years ago, we found a baby mouse skeleton in the blower cage. Common problem if you live in the country and do not drive much or it is stored. They get in thru the cabin air intake hole. Mice are small enough . The Sienna was stored for a year. I had inspected by a garage and they missed the nest under the cowling. We cleaned it all up and all is fine
New concept - blower message therapy with floral vista carbon offset.
Put Lots of moth Balls All Around That Engine Bay That Will Keep The Mice AWAY. I Used To Have The Same Problem With My Tundra The Mice Cost Me Many Thousands Of Dollars Around 6 Years Ago. With The Moth Balls It's Been Fine I Buy The Moth Balls At Walmart Cheapest Place I've Found . They Come In The Box With 3 Plastic Breathable Bags Every Winter Like Clock Work I Put Fresh Bags All 3 In The Engine Bay. It Works.
Why does it look like there was hole in the plastic just above where the cabin filter goes? Like a square hole that does not look factory?
Peter, Is this the launch of your new Pest Control Channel, Horror Channel or both?
Thank you Peter. Very helpful.
Great Diagnostic!
Good video and, yes, looks like either the wrong size filter or re-insert it turned 90 degrees. Probably just used it to finish the video. I've replaced many of these and they are a perfect fit in that slotted area.
I saw "blower" and I thought there was going to be a big supercharger sticking out of the hood...damn...
Yeah me too. "Owner hears high pitched whine when blower winds up, wonders if it's working okay."
Me too!
"Everything is up here! I love it!" Every man would like to be able say that as often as possible.;)
I am glad Toyota had the good sense to put 2 glove boxes in that car. Every car should have that, as the space goes unused/wasted otherwise.
I have not seen the video yet, I just test drove an 09 where turning on the fan on full made the whole car shake... My initial guess, because the alternator has been changed twice in the car (according to Toyota dealer records), was that the battery was just crap and it had just hit four years old... Now I will watch and see you what my friend has to say...
My 2012 corolla was starting to have this issue, I removed the blower and there was no sort of activity or a mess. I hit the blower with a blow gun and hit it in the tightest spots, under the fan blades, etc etc. It stopped making any noise right after and I havent had an issue ever since. I think these get bad if youre not swapping out your cabin air filter, The less dirt the longer life of the blower.
Always delightful videos from my friend Peter! I've not met my friend Peter but I'd like to some day. :)
All you have to do is buy a Toyota, make sure something goes wrong, and drive down (or up) to Peter's shop. I am sure he'll be delighted to meet you.
as others have noted, the new replacement cabin air filter seems too small
I changed mine too, and can confirm that this is the correct size.
@@Citizen052 good to know ... thanks!
It's always worth replacing the cabin air filter with a carbon cabin filter,rather than a cheaper alternative.It's a better filter bar far,read this (Googled) "Carbon air filters can be effective at filtering VOCs from the air. These are gaseous substances that most other mechanical filters like HEPA filters, cannot touch. Benzene, toluene, xylene, and some chlorinated compounds are among those that may be removed by carbon filters".
Firmer box framed carbon air filters are best, some factory oem’s are far too flimsy. Had one for 2 years and 15k still looked like new. Peppermint essential oil dilute with water and spray to deter rodents. Yes, really works.
HI! Your videos are informative and sensible. I am a DIY'er. Can you please make a detailed video on replacing a 2011-2017 Toyota Sienna mode motor that controls the ac/heater. I haven't seen one video on youtube doing that. Thanks and appreciate your videos.
The mice in my Corolla got in through the trunk vents (under the trunk carpet), the engine air intake and the vent areas under the windshield wipers. I had to add hardware cloth
Looks like resistor low speed was not working. Great channel.
I had a 09 Corolla white color years back. It was a reliable car but the gas mileage was not as expected
I have a 2009 Corolla and it is the last Toyota I will ever buy. POS EDITION!!
Good job.i had the same on my 1990 truck.
Corolla LE options:
Massaging blower motor
Chia Pet window
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Hot pepper spray or shaker under hood, and cabin air filter, cost pennys, will keep even a bear away, fresh pepper every 6 months, problem is gone.
Exactly why I stopped putting napkins in my glove box they can fall behind and directly into the blower fan
Good work!
Need a cat for an assistant.
That cabin air filter was NOT the correct fit. 3/4" to 1" of a gap is not the design.
Parts matching software can be in error way too often. I've experienced it a minimum of three times that I can recall.
I have a RAV4 and the fitment is exactly the same. Huge gaps and loose fitment. And that's with the OEM filter.
It is set correctly on 100%. The mounting hole is narrower, which is why it looks so strange from the front
I had same issue with my 2000 avalon, removed motor emptied out the acorns and all was right.
I got my car fixed through insurance after i had a terrible mouse infestation and they didn't fix so many things. Dealing with this now. I hate that shop so much
Mustie has some good stuff. Check him out.
Was the filter installed correctly? such a huge gap on one side, should it have been turned to the side?
what is the brand of drill you are using with the soft clutch setting
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Mustie 1 has some great content...try SouthMainAuto with Eric'O he gets in some good ones.
Mint oil, or moth balls will keep pests away. Thanks
Is there a way i could ask you a question?
sounds like a Harley
The blower on low sounds like a sewing machine
Ha free massage
@ 2;00 All I could imagine was legs and a tail whacking the housing....