Thank you so much for this detailed video. I ordered my motor on Amazon and I replaced it myself! My husband was impressed. Your video was done so well. I watched it about 4 times before attempting. Watched it while replacing. Total cost was $32.00. Really appreciate the trouble that you went to. Thanks!
Worked perfectly, easy install!! I now have cold air. My old blower was rusted due to leak several years ago. Bought blower on amazon for $45 auto zone wanted $150. Saved me at least couple of hundred bucks from auto shop as well. Thanks for the help.
I have had to replace this part 2 times now. I would buy the part then ask my mechanic to install it for $180. Now my 3rd time around you have saved me money. I literally went outside and replaced this for my wife because of you explanation. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thanks for the video, this made replacing mine much easier. Couple things about the 2012's that were different. My motor had a torx head screw holding it in place, at about the 2 o'clock position, if the side nearest the front of the vehicle is 12 o'clock. I didn't initially see it, but removing it freed up the motor. The motor I received had a hole for that strain relief attachment. It is inserted after the motor has been installed, or it prevents the motor from twisting in the place. Finally, my panel does not have a light, so removal was one small step easier. Otherwise, mine followed your video exactly. One other note about my situation, I do not have a sun/moonroof, but the metal knob on the top side of the original motor was rusted. Swapping the motor out solved my issue of intermittent blower operation which more and more recently meant no blower operation.
2012 Acadia as well, and I removed the old motor/fan with a giant arc-joint plier, and after snapping off the plastic tab that was secured by the small torx screw at the 2 o'clock spot, i removed the screw, and replaced after the new motor was installed. I couldn't figure out why it was so hard to move the old fan, having not read Lindsay Suber's comment above! So yeah, if it doesn't turn easily, you probably have the extra attachment point. Fortunately, it was the old part that broke, and not a part on the frame.
Thanks a lot!!!!. Actually I was able to repair the blower without replacing it. This video was really helpful!!! I owe you a beer if you ever come to Chihuahua Mexico
Thanks for the info! Just like someone else who commented, I was able to resolve my issue without replacing the blower. I took the blower out of the console (cable still attached), confirmed that I could spin it by hand, inserted the key and turned it to the "ON" position and was surprised to see the motor spin. Re-assembled the unit and we're back in business. Definitely easier than changing a headlight! :)
I spoke too early. The motor failed again. New part ordered from Amazon and should arrive today. Easy install. Nice to have air blowing again. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for this. My bf replaced my blower motor which was initially replaced 4 yrs ago. The only thing we didn’t foresee was the retainer clip which unabled us to easily twist and remove the busted fan. Finally figured it out after a few minutes though. Replacement part was $100, so that saved me $300. 2 shops quoted me around $400 for the replacement and labor.
Was able to do the job with a ‘12 Acadia, no lightbulb and it has a screw to take out, but the job was done and thank you once again to your video and thank you 100% to UA-cam!!! UA-cam rocks!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Probably saved me 300.00. The sunroof vent was clogged allowing water into the cabin, flooding the blower motor. After I replaced the blower, we blew out a very clogged sunroof drain hose!
I'm glad it helped. I had the exact same issue you did. Until I blew out the sunroof drain, we actually had water dripping down from the sunroof on to us as we drove. Obviously, it made its way into the motor housing as well, killing the motor.
Thank you so much. Saved me a couple hundred dollars in the shop. Bought fan new locally at NAPA auto for $103 + HST. Easy as shown. Worked on my 2010 Acadia too.
Thanks for the easy to R&R video. I’m replacing my motor now on a Buick Enclave. The tab for the wire connection that went unused when you were connecting the harness to the new motor is used on the Enclave and must be at least partially removed to twist off the motor. Reinstalling is up to the installer. The wire will be secure either way. Thanks for your help.
The video was very helpful. Thanks for sharing.The hole on the new motor is in fact where you would put the clip for the wiring harness. If you spin and lock the new motor in place than put the clip inside the hole. Thought you should know.
Great video! Just fixed my squeaky Traverse blower by spraying it with WD-40 after I removed it by your instructions. If it doesn't last I will order a replacement and swap it out. Thanks for the help!
you are the best! thanks for this video, I have 2008 Acadia and both of mine went out.. we live in FL, so it's hot .. lol forward this video to my husband.
Totally Fantastic Video After following the video I found some debris in the fan. Reconnected and wow it started blowing again. Thanks again for posting this video.
Just a note, for the Traverse, the strain relief plug is in the hole you talked about. Just work it out before trying to turn the assembly and reinstall when done. More importantly, there is an additional TORX screw to remove and reinstall on the right side of the assembly. I guess it is to prevent rattling and firm up the installation.
Good to know. The tiny differences in models were driving me nuts when I was searching youtube for how to fix this for my Acadia. I learned how by watching 3 or 4 videos on various vehicles that were close to mine but didn't match exactly. I finally figured out the subset I needed for my Acadia. I figured I should make a video so that other people have an easier time than I did. Thanks for the tip on the Traverse.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.. I was able to change out the blower on my husband’s 2008 Outlook. I think we are still going to search for a new car but it gives us some time.
Thanks man. My heat isn’t blowing out in the front of the truck. Up top or front. But in the back it’s good. So, I am hoping that it’s just the blower. I have a 2012. With 203,243 miles so she’s starting to demand things from me lol.
Thanks for the video. Crazy thing is that I have to replace both the blower motor and the resistor and change a headlamp. It’s a mystery why every vehicle is made so differently… 🤔
Great video man!! Totally easy to do, got the part and got it installed for a co-worker, all on my lunch hour! Thanks again your video was spot on and you caught every step!
The little clip he cut to install the motor can be put in the little hole after the blower motor is installed, if you can move the tie down the cable. That’s the hole mine was in when I took it down. I had to pull it out to install the blower motor.
Thank you! So I was wondering, are there two separate motors for the front and the back? There is no air coming out of the front at all, but it does blow out from the middle back.
I have a Chevy Traverse and everything is about the same except on the traverse their is 1 screw in the back you have to remove to get the blower off I used a T-15
Hello. Can you please help. The problem that im having is that my ac is only blowing in the rear. Aux mode. I am not getting any air on the front or defrost vents. Ac and heat works fine. Just not getting any air in the front part of the car. Thanks
Thanks for posting this video. I have an 08 Enclave. The problem I’m having with the job is disassembling the blower from the intake in the back toward the front of the car. Could you advise? Thanks!
You need to put the car on a lift, look for a DRAIN HOSE, that hose is clogged take compress air to push air into hose that will clear the hose and the excess water will drain on the ground.
My 2011 acadia's A/C main Vents on top of the stereo stoped working. No air comes out at all. Can this be this same motor your saying? Or can it be the Door Blend Actuator?
I think it's unlikely to be the blower motor. If air is blowing out of other vents, then your blower motor is probably fine. I'm guessing the baffles that direct airflow are not being controlled properly.
I'm assuming that you turn on your AC and no air blows out, so the blower motor is suspect, but you're not sure if it's the problem. Any diagnostics will require some disassembly, however.Here's what I'd do: 1. Remove the cowl so you can get to the motor. 2. Look at the bowl of the cowl (where the motor was). Are there water rings? Was there actually still water there? If so, it's almost certainly a dead motor. 3. Unplug the motor. Using a multi-meter, check the resistance between the power/ground pins of the connector. If it reads as very close to 0 ohms, then the motor may be ok. If it has a high resistance, the motor's bad. 4. With the AC off, (and using a multi-meter) check the voltage at the socket on the car where the motor was plugged in. It should show 0 volts. Then turn on the AC and check the voltage again. It should show 12 volts. If not, then there's a problem with the controller and no power is getting to the motor.
Actually, lots of air blows out, but it is hot on passenger side, and hot on both sides when car is idling. We aren't sure what is the actual problem, but we do have sun roof clog issues and water has poured inside car on multiple occasions, ruining the electrical components inside. I thought the fan might have been another casualty and was hoping an easy fix for the AC issue we are having. The AC has been hissing for about a year, but just started blowing hot air a few weeks ago.
The hot vs. cold problem is definitely not because of your blower motor. There are some controls that direct baffles that determine where the air comes from. It's possible those controls are messed up. I'm afraid you're beyond "easy fix" territory, at least as far as my skill set goes. You'll likely need to get a real mechanic to look at it. Best of luck to you!
So far, so good. The motor works fine and the AC is blowing strong. The fundamental flaw in the Acadia design is the fact that water from the sunroof can make its way into the blower motor's shield. That will kill any motor, no matter how high-quality it is. Apart from drilling a small hole in the shield for water to drip onto the passenger's feet, I'm not sure there's a permanent solution.
Craig Conway I doubt it's because of the sunroof. I have a chevy traverse with no sun roof and I'm facing the same issue. The water is coming from the AC condensation as the house that's supposed to discharge the water is clogged and the condensed water is dripping on the blower.
You could be right about that. Or it could even be that both are culprits. I know that when the drain lines are clogged on the sunroof, water drips directly into the cabin and down into the front passenger's foot area. But that does not preclude AC condensation from being a problem as well. Thanks for the tip. I'll be sure to check those lines as well.
we have the same issue with the sunroof, I blame it for killing more of the electrical system and stereo besides this fan issue. I have had other cars with sunroofs, that didn't have this clogging issue, so I don't know why GMC can't redesign it. Very disappointing. Thank you for the video.
6 years later buddy but I super appreciate thisd video!
Thank you so much for this detailed video. I ordered my motor on Amazon and I replaced it myself! My husband was impressed. Your video was done so well. I watched it about 4 times before attempting. Watched it while replacing. Total cost was $32.00.
Really appreciate the trouble that you went to. Thanks!
Which brand did you get? I ordered one but it wasn’t the right fit
Worked perfectly, easy install!! I now have cold air. My old blower was rusted due to leak several years ago. Bought blower on amazon for $45 auto zone wanted $150. Saved me at least couple of hundred bucks from auto shop as well. Thanks for the help.
D W before you installed a new blower did the old blower still turn on? but just blow out hot air
I have had to replace this part 2 times now. I would buy the part then ask my mechanic to install it for $180. Now my 3rd time around you have saved me money. I literally went outside and replaced this for my wife because of you explanation. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thanks for the video, this made replacing mine much easier. Couple things about the 2012's that were different. My motor had a torx head screw holding it in place, at about the 2 o'clock position, if the side nearest the front of the vehicle is 12 o'clock. I didn't initially see it, but removing it freed up the motor. The motor I received had a hole for that strain relief attachment. It is inserted after the motor has been installed, or it prevents the motor from twisting in the place. Finally, my panel does not have a light, so removal was one small step easier. Otherwise, mine followed your video exactly. One other note about my situation, I do not have a sun/moonroof, but the metal knob on the top side of the original motor was rusted. Swapping the motor out solved my issue of intermittent blower operation which more and more recently meant no blower operation.
2012 Acadia as well, and I removed the old motor/fan with a giant arc-joint plier, and after snapping off the plastic tab that was secured by the small torx screw at the 2 o'clock spot, i removed the screw, and replaced after the new motor was installed. I couldn't figure out why it was so hard to move the old fan, having not read Lindsay Suber's comment above! So yeah, if it doesn't turn easily, you probably have the extra attachment point. Fortunately, it was the old part that broke, and not a part on the frame.
There is a Torx screw that needs to unscrew in order to remove on 2012 gmc acadia it's towards the front right
It's been over a yr and still this video help's thx a mil.
Thanks a lot!!!!. Actually I was able to repair the blower without replacing it. This video was really helpful!!! I owe you a beer if you ever come to Chihuahua Mexico
Thanks for the info! Just like someone else who commented, I was able to resolve my issue without replacing the blower. I took the blower out of the console (cable still attached), confirmed that I could spin it by hand, inserted the key and turned it to the "ON" position and was surprised to see the motor spin. Re-assembled the unit and we're back in business. Definitely easier than changing a headlight! :)
I spoke too early. The motor failed again. New part ordered from Amazon and should arrive today.
Easy install. Nice to have air blowing again.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you for this. My bf replaced my blower motor which was initially replaced 4 yrs ago. The only thing we didn’t foresee was the retainer clip which unabled us to easily twist and remove the busted fan. Finally figured it out after a few minutes though. Replacement part was $100, so that saved me $300. 2 shops quoted me around $400 for the replacement and labor.
Was able to do the job with a ‘12 Acadia, no lightbulb and it has a screw to take out, but the job was done and thank you once again to your video and thank you 100% to UA-cam!!! UA-cam rocks!!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Probably saved me 300.00. The sunroof vent was clogged allowing water into the cabin, flooding the blower motor. After I replaced the blower, we blew out a very clogged sunroof drain hose!
I'm glad it helped. I had the exact same issue you did. Until I blew out the sunroof drain, we actually had water dripping down from the sunroof on to us as we drove. Obviously, it made its way into the motor housing as well, killing the motor.
Craig Conway is for the rear AC blower? Front? Or entire vehicle? My rear AC doesn't blow at all but the front works. 2013 Acadia slt
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D C what?
Thank you so much. Saved me a couple hundred dollars in the shop. Bought fan new locally at NAPA auto for $103 + HST. Easy as shown. Worked on my 2010 Acadia too.
Thanks for the easy to R&R video. I’m replacing my motor now on a Buick Enclave. The tab for the wire connection that went unused when you were connecting the harness to the new motor is used on the Enclave and must be at least partially removed to twist off the motor. Reinstalling is up to the installer. The wire will be secure either way. Thanks for your help.
Sir I can't thank you enough for saving me anxiety from paying someone to fix it during tough covid times. I love you man!
The video was very helpful. Thanks for sharing.The hole on the new motor is in fact where you would put the clip for the wiring harness. If you spin and lock the new motor in place than put the clip inside the hole. Thought you should know.
This is the most spot on video I've ever seen....Air is blowing cool and strong....Thanks Big Time
Thank you! Got it changed easier than some light bulbs 😂
Very informative video. Our blower motor has become weak and I was worried it was going to be a difficult replacement. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks for your ytube on the replacement. The hardest part was getting the two clips out. Thank's
Great video! Just fixed my squeaky Traverse blower by spraying it with WD-40 after I removed it by your instructions. If it doesn't last I will order a replacement and swap it out. Thanks for the help!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad I can do this myself for less than $50! Air conditioners are a necessity here in Florida. :)
Thank you for this video. Was step by step with my 2010 Chevy Traverse (except the light)
Worked like a champ on my 2010 Acadia! Thanks for posting!
This was very helpful thanks so much
you are the best! thanks for this video, I have 2008 Acadia and both of mine went out.. we live in FL, so it's hot .. lol forward this video to my husband.
Thank You Sir for sharing this knowledge. I am sure you have helped many people like myself.
Totally Fantastic Video
After following the video I found some debris in the fan. Reconnected and wow it started blowing again. Thanks again for posting this video.
Excellent Step by step instructions. Worked perfectly. Thanks
Just a note, for the Traverse, the strain relief plug is in the hole you talked about. Just work it out before trying to turn the assembly and reinstall when done. More importantly, there is an additional TORX screw to remove and reinstall on the right side of the assembly. I guess it is to prevent rattling and firm up the installation.
Good to know. The tiny differences in models were driving me nuts when I was searching youtube for how to fix this for my Acadia. I learned how by watching 3 or 4 videos on various vehicles that were close to mine but didn't match exactly. I finally figured out the subset I needed for my Acadia. I figured I should make a video so that other people have an easier time than I did. Thanks for the tip on the Traverse.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.. I was able to change out the blower on my husband’s 2008 Outlook. I think we are still going to search for a new car but it gives us some time.
Thanks bro. Worked perfectly
Thanks man. My heat isn’t blowing out in the front of the truck. Up top or front. But in the back it’s good. So, I am hoping that it’s just the blower. I have a 2012. With 203,243 miles so she’s starting to demand things from me lol.
Great 7 and a half minute video...... That's how it needs to be... Not 1 full hour lol .... Great video man
Best video ever thanks man
This very answered all my questions in one go... well done!
Thank you so much for this video. I saved alot of money doing it myself.
Thanks for the video.
Crazy thing is that I have to replace both the blower motor and the resistor and change a headlamp.
It’s a mystery why every vehicle is made so differently… 🤔
Your video is so helpful. I was able to change my blower motor with ease
Thank you. My 2012 was the same except there is a #20 star bit required to remove a screw. Needs a short screwdriver to access as well
This video la gteat help,thannks
wow very helpful thank you
Great video man!! Totally easy to do, got the part and got it installed for a co-worker, all on my lunch hour! Thanks again your video was spot on and you caught every step!
Thanks for video
Very nice ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Excellent instruction!! Thank you for your help!!!
The little clip he cut to install the motor can be put in the little hole after the blower motor is installed, if you can move the tie down the cable. That’s the hole mine was in when I took it down. I had to pull it out to install the blower motor.
Great video.. very informative
Man thats easy thank you for this video my gfs just went out
Thank you. Looks like an easy fix.
Thank you! So I was wondering, are there two separate motors for the front and the back? There is no air coming out of the front at all, but it does blow out from the middle back.
It seems in later models they added a torx screw that needs to be removed before turning, still easier than changing head lamp.
You are a good man!!!!!!
very helpful... thanks..
Is this video for the front blower? Rear? Or entire vehicle? My front blows air but rear doesn't blow at all. 2013 GMC Acadia slt
Thank you. Man, that was easy. Appreciate you posting this video. :)
Awesome video
I have a Chevy Traverse and everything is about the same except on the traverse their is 1 screw in the back you have to remove to get the blower off I used a T-15
very well done
Hello. Can you please help. The problem that im having is that my ac is only blowing in the rear. Aux mode. I am not getting any air on the front or defrost vents. Ac and heat works fine. Just not getting any air in the front part of the car. Thanks
Is it possible it may be a fuse instead of the blower motor somewhere ?
Outstanding ! 😎
Will the motor go bad if the wires are submerged in the water?
Thanks for posting this video. I have an 08 Enclave. The problem I’m having with the job is disassembling the blower from the intake in the back toward the front of the car. Could you advise? Thanks!
Figured it out. The blower on mine must have been non-OEM because the was an adapter connecting the port to the intake.
I changed mine today and my front ac is still not working the back works (always have) but the front isn’t what could it be
Thank you sir!
How did you clean the sunroof thingy where is that located , i like rest of you guys have issue with rear not working at all front blows fine
I have no type of air blowing threw hot or cold. How do i know if its the blower?
Nathan Perez I’m having the same issue. Did you get an answer?
Acadia 2009 when I put from defrost or my ac make cracy noise maybe is my blower motor go bad?
if the ac blower motor is bad. will the heater air still come through and blow warm air?
How do I pull the tab down on 2012 GMC Acadia is there a special tool
I have a 2011 gmc Acadia and my rear heat works but my front heat won't come on. Is that the AC Motor or another issue?
I have a 2008 do you have a link where do I get this part?
My panel is filled with water also but I don’t have a sunroof.. what could the reason be for the water getting into the blower?
You need to put the car on a lift, look for a DRAIN HOSE, that hose is clogged take compress air to push air into hose that will clear the hose and the excess water will drain on the ground.
The AC in my wife's Arcadia blows everywhere but from he front vents. Should I replace the motor or the blend door Actuator?
Lamar Kincade blend door actuator
My 2011 acadia's A/C main Vents on top of the stereo stoped working. No air comes out at all. Can this be this same motor your saying? Or can it be the Door Blend Actuator?
I think it's unlikely to be the blower motor. If air is blowing out of other vents, then your blower motor is probably fine. I'm guessing the baffles that direct airflow are not being controlled properly.
You must live in a state with no winter, because where I'm from that's a *heater blower motor*
Is there a way to test the fan before disassembling to see if it needs to be replaced?
I'm assuming that you turn on your AC and no air blows out, so the blower motor is suspect, but you're not sure if it's the problem. Any diagnostics will require some disassembly, however.Here's what I'd do:
1. Remove the cowl so you can get to the motor.
2. Look at the bowl of the cowl (where the motor was). Are there water rings? Was there actually still water there? If so, it's almost certainly a dead motor.
3. Unplug the motor. Using a multi-meter, check the resistance between the power/ground pins of the connector. If it reads as very close to 0 ohms, then the motor may be ok. If it has a high resistance, the motor's bad.
4. With the AC off, (and using a multi-meter) check the voltage at the socket on the car where the motor was plugged in. It should show 0 volts. Then turn on the AC and check the voltage again. It should show 12 volts. If not, then there's a problem with the controller and no power is getting to the motor.
Actually, lots of air blows out, but it is hot on passenger side, and hot on both sides when car is idling. We aren't sure what is the actual problem, but we do have sun roof clog issues and water has poured inside car on multiple occasions, ruining the electrical components inside. I thought the fan might have been another casualty and was hoping an easy fix for the AC issue we are having. The AC has been hissing for about a year, but just started blowing hot air a few weeks ago.
The hot vs. cold problem is definitely not because of your blower motor. There are some controls that direct baffles that determine where the air comes from. It's possible those controls are messed up. I'm afraid you're beyond "easy fix" territory, at least as far as my skill set goes. You'll likely need to get a real mechanic to look at it. Best of luck to you!
Alison Albright I'm on the same boat. I however don't have a sunroof. I hear hissing and no cold air. tried the freeze refrigerant and still no luck.
Ty for your video, now I can change the ac blower motor.
Fiance's vehicle is 2012 . Probably needs this done . Idk feels like the vehicle is a mom car built with planned obsolescence
Is it still functioning well with you?
So far, so good. The motor works fine and the AC is blowing strong.
The fundamental flaw in the Acadia design is the fact that water from the sunroof can make its way into the blower motor's shield. That will kill any motor, no matter how high-quality it is. Apart from drilling a small hole in the shield for water to drip onto the passenger's feet, I'm not sure there's a permanent solution.
Craig Conway
I doubt it's because of the sunroof. I have a chevy traverse with no sun roof and I'm facing the same issue.
The water is coming from the AC condensation as the house that's supposed to discharge the water is clogged and the condensed water is dripping on the blower.
You could be right about that. Or it could even be that both are culprits. I know that when the drain lines are clogged on the sunroof, water drips directly into the cabin and down into the front passenger's foot area. But that does not preclude AC condensation from being a problem as well. Thanks for the tip. I'll be sure to check those lines as well.
Thanks Creg for all the info and the video.
That was really useful.
will go for it.
we have the same issue with the sunroof, I blame it for killing more of the electrical system and stereo besides this fan issue. I have had other cars with sunroofs, that didn't have this clogging issue, so I don't know why GMC can't redesign it. Very disappointing. Thank you for the video.
Good information. Great video