Protegé FAQ - TSB U013/97

TSB: U013/97

NOISE FROM BLOWER MOTOR DUE TO FOREIGN SUBSTANCE

APPLICABLE MODELS

'95-'97 Protege with VIN of JM1BC14**V0131460 and lower

'93-'97 626/MX-6 with VIN of IYVGE****V5642239 and lower produced before the modification of February 18, 1997

DESCRIPTION

The blower motor may make contact with foreign substance during operation, and an unusual noise is heard. Some customers may also complain that the front passenger side carpet (foot well area) is damp.

Foreign substance enters the blower motor due to any of the following conditions.

Dead leaves enter the blower motor housing through the clearance between the cowl grille and the body, or through the wiper installation holes or other openings in the grille.

The felt of the dash board insulator appears in the blower unit air inlet, and falls into the blower unit housing.

During production, pieces of felt from the dash board insulator fall into the blower motor housing.

During production, the passenger-side air bag module harness is temporarily fixed with paper tape. Tape residue may enter the blower motor housing.

The foreign substance may enter the cooling unit from the blower motor, and clog the cooling unit drain. Due to clogging, water can not be drained and overflows into the passenger compartment.

Production changes now prevent felt and tape particles from entering the blower motor assembly. In addition, foam is added to the back of the cowl (Protege and 626/MX-6) and wire netting over the blower motor inlet (Protege). Customers complaining of this problem should have the vehicle inspected and, repaired if necessary.

Figure 1

REPAIR PROCEDURE - PROTEGE AND 626/MX-6

NOTE: For foam padding installation refer to model application.

1. Remove the blower motor and clean all debris from the area.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT YOURSELF WHEN REMOVING THE DEBRIS FROM THE BLOWER CASE.

2. Remove debris, if any, from around the blower unit inlet (Fresh air Air Recirculation).

A. PROTEGE

1. Remove the cowl grille and check for the foam padding installed at the back of the cowl grille on the passenger-side.

If no packing is found, add one in the position shown in Figure 2.

2. Add two pieces of padding to the body as shown in Figure 3.

Wipe oil, moisture, and dust off the padding installation positions.

Install the packing

NOTE: When reinstalling the cowl grille make sure that the padding remains in position.

3. Reinstall the cowl grille.

Figure 2 : PROTEGE

Figure 3 : PROTEGE

B. MX-6/626

1. Remove the cowl grille, refer to Workshop Manual section S.

2. Add foam padding as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.

Using isopropyl alcohol clean the area where the foam padding will be applied.

3. Reinstall the cowl grille.

Figure 4 : 626

Figure 5 : MX-6

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty	Applicable Model
B01W 50 795	Padding	2 or 3	Protege
GA2L 50 794	Foam Padding	1	626/MX-6

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer To The SRT Microfiche For Warranty Term Information.)

Model	Protege	626/MX-6
Symptom Code	80
Damage Code	97
Part Number Main Cause	B01W 50 795	GA2L 50 794
Quantity	2 or 3	1
Operation Number	XX897XRX
Labor Hours	0.9 Hrs.
Period Covered	Normal Warranty Period

NOTE: If cooling unit cleaning is necessary, claim the labor hours separately.