[msandonato23]

Hi all. First thread/post here. I have a 2021 m340 and my blower motor is squeaking like a mouse. I have it unscrewed and the connector unplugged from underneath the dash, however the footwell ducting is right in the way of getting it out. I'm wondering if the glovebox comes out and gives better access? Does anybody have any insight on removing the glovebox on the G20?


Of course taking it to BMW for this issue twice now, it didn't want to make any noise while i was there. So, I'm on my own to try and lubricate it to hopefully shut it up for the time being.

[JacobM340i]

All data says to remove the airbag

[nimonery]

Airbag removal is not necessary... I just sent you the PM how I fixed mine with this issue

[SnowBob]

Originally Posted by nimonery

Airbag removal is not necessary... I just sent you the PM how I fixed mine with this issue

Could I get the same PM too please — mine has been having the same intermittent issue in 21 330i. I was deserving the back and forth that would be needed to get the dealer to fix it.

Thanks very much!

[Assassin]

Originally Posted by nimonery

Airbag removal is not necessary... I just sent you the PM how I fixed mine with this issue

I'd appreciate the PM too as my fan has started to squeak periodically and it would be great to fix it to avoid the hassle of taking it in to the dealership.

[SnowBob]

Has anyone gotten the instruction for fixing this from nimonery ?

[a.summers86]

No need to remove the glovebox.

Remove the airbag (if required - not all cars have this).

Then remove the air ducting and this gives good access to remove the blower motor.

Removed mine last weekend to sort the infamous pollen filter change knocking the air flap out of position and the whole process was under 30mins.

[SnowBob]

Can anyone point to any further instructions on how to address this? The SA at BMW Midtown in Houston validated the squeak and then refused to service it as "The blower motor was deemed "operating as designed" . It is within normal operation."

[GOTOFMS]

I had my blower motor replaced last year under warranty for this exact issue.

[GOTOFMS]

Removing and installing_replacing heater_air conditioner fan (fan motor).pdf

[SnowBob]

Originally Posted by GOTOFMS

Attachment 3446946

Thank you for sharing that. I’ll try with another dealer in town and I guess go the shelf repair route otherwise. It looks like that blower fan is $270 so surely would be best to get it covered.