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Low air flow resolved 2001 ES300

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Old 08-12-18 | 10:07 AM
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All of a sudden a/c fan started making noise along with low air flow. Removed the glove box and dropped the fan to find it completely full of insulation. Once I cleaned it out I now get 90percent more airflow.

Old 08-12-18 | 10:44 AM
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Probably caused by a rodent, keep an eye out for other activity. Hopefully it found another home or is deceased!
Old 08-12-18 | 02:21 PM
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Better check cabin filter while you’re in there.
Old 08-12-18 | 05:31 PM
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It was insulation, must of came loose after all these years, air filter is on the way.
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Didn't happen by itself a furry creature did that.
Old 08-12-18 | 07:38 PM
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If a mouse did it, you’ll have droppings.

Where it came from and how it got into the ventilation system is the question.

Old 08-14-18 | 04:35 PM
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The cabin air filter was clogged as well, here’s the pictures.
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That’s some handsome mess there, Jdan. I’d order another filter and change it again in about a month. Mine came from CA and was choked with redwood needles. Changed it and again in a month and was surprised at what else came through with some air flowing.

Are my eyes deceiving me or is that a mummified mouse along the top edge of the top picture?

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