Kingfisher Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 So I've got a relatively recent development on the '05 LGT. I've got two new noises from the dash that I can't nail down. These are not rattles. Whatever they are they're mechanical or similar in nature. I searched the forum but maybe my terms were no good because I couldn't really find anything that matched. Noise 1 - This is an intermittent sound that I haven't been able to tie to the AC either. It's an intermittent chirp, that again, hate to coin some a silly animal reference but it literally sounds like a baby bird chirping lol. AC, recirc, no AC, I haven't been able to pin it down to any particular function within the dash itself. Noise 2 - Happens when you shut the car off. You a noise that sounds like a rodent is trying to scratch it's way out of the dash. It's very odd, and that's about the only way I know to describe it. Sounds like it's coming from right behind the radio/ac unit. It goes on for about 30 seconds or so, then it's done but it does it every time. AC, no AC, doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggyman17 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Noise 1 sound like it could be the Blower motor. sometimes things get lodged in there or create noises on its own from constant usage. Noise 2- no idea lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaMax Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I have those same noises. My guess is the blower motor going or might need to be cleaned. When I am done with my projects it's first on my list to check out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 #1 sounds exactly like the blower and I just ordered one from Ebay. I'll replace it as soon as it gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted October 26, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted October 26, 2012 I have one that sounds like it coming from my vent gauge cluster. but it ony happens when I'm moving. And the faster the car travels the louder it gets. Definitely coming front the front left of the dash. Any suggestions? "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotokan1509 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Sound #2? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/sound-inside-dash-turn-off-car-190728.html?p=4051432#post4051432 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 I just replaced the fan motor and the sound of the chirping went away completely. The fan is for an 04-05 toyota Rav 4. It went in no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Sorry for the late response guys. Went down to the coast for a couple of days and I'm just now getting back online. I'm sure you guys are right about #1. I believe that it is in fact the blower. I think that it chirps when it's running then when you shut it off, after it spins down it starts to go quiet, then all I can assume is that it start to freewheel from incoming air from the road and starts to chirp again? Just a guess. The latter noise, who the heck knows. Something that is probably under vacuum until you shut the car off. Not sure. Meanwhile I'll do some checking on how much of a PITA it is to replace the blower. Unfortunately I now have a howling noise under the hood when the car is cold. Sounds like a pulley or idler that needs to be lubed. After it's warm, no prob. Oh well, atleast it's paid for. lol Shotokan, thanks for the link. I couldn't find anything on a search but that's definitely it and is basically what I suspected, only I didn't know the technicalities of it. Edited October 29, 2012 by Kingfisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06silvarubiLGT Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I have one that sounds like it coming from my vent gauge cluster. but it ony happens when I'm moving. And the faster the car travels the louder it gets. Definitely coming front the front left of the dash. Any suggestions? I think this was covered in another thread, but Im not sure. If you remove the drivers side panel cover, there is a plastic clip holding the dash that people have had to do some "mods" to tighten the dash and stop the noise. It happens on mine sometimes, was worse before I took some stuff off to install boost gauge, now I dont hear it as much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Yeah, I was thinking that was a "rattle" which I have as well, but this is mechanical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljefe1981 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 The blower is not a pain at all to replace. It is just 3 screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Roger that. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have stuck a small piece of black foam in between the windshield and the dash in both corners, it seems to have mostly stopped my rattles. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fargus04 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I actually get both sounds as well in my 05 legacy ltd. noise 1: I get this when car is sitting still and HVAC is 'off' entirely. I've compared it to a bird chirp as well and sounds like its coming from directly under the top of the dash on the passenger side. I've replaced my blower motor before, not a big deal to do, but definitely not where the noise is coming from (in my case anyway). noise 2: I only get this when turning the car off... regardless of whether or not I actually started it (i.e. just turning key to ignition without turning the motor over) or not. Everything appears to be working fine, but sounds like a bad hard drive is trying to shut down. A really really bad hard drive... No idea what the noise is, but I'd love to avoid having to fix it. It has nothing to do with the head unit + HVAC controls because I've replaced that whole unit already (for a diff problem) and am getting the same symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 quite a thread resurrection. OP's description of noise #2 is spot on haha... and I also get this noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNfEk Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 bwahahaha. noise number 2... I LOL'd. If you have the stock head unit, i believe it has a multi disc changer in it? I could be wrong. We had that issue and I think its the radio checking what discs are in the player. We changed out to an aftermarket head unit with the navi kit for a double din screen and haven't heard it since. This was a few years ago. found this thread while looking for something else. Had to add my comment about the OPs accurate description of noise #2 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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