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So when im driving my 2017 toyota camry with 56,000 miles, its cold where i live so i crank the heat all the max at the start, but then when it starts to get hot i put the heater setting on the lowest setting just to have some heat but not get cold, but it sometimes makes a whinning noise and can get loud sometimes, is that just because it is on the lowest setting? cause when i turn it up more it will stop but on lower settings it will make a whinning noise, is it something that i should worry about or can i drive it for a long time without something breaking? Also for the heater settings i have it on defrost and feet when it makes the noise. Thanks!!!
I've experienced this on several aftermarket blowers. After a few months of normal use the begin to whine and at times can have a high pitch whine. Not obnoxiously loud but it can be a bit annoying. Eventually the (after market) blowers will fail. ------ I've owned and worked on various Toyota vehicles ranging from 1973 and later and Toyota quality is usually rock solid. I would be surprised if an OEM 2017 blower is dying so at this point, monitor it and watch for additional odd sounds and behavior like vibrations, odd smell, etc. ----- FWIW, If the blower does die, bite the bullet and buy a new Toyota OEM blower and bypass the aftermarkets. You will save yourself, time, $$$, pain and suffering. ----- Wait, this is a 2017, so it should still be under warranty, correct? If Yes, then I would take it to a reputable Toyota dealer for a service inspection / log complaint (and then keep a record of it), just in case it does die (in or out of warranty).
It may come from the blower fan. Do not worry about it.
In addition to what the others said, check the cabin air filter to rule out it being clogged with dirt & the culprit.
I've experienced this on several aftermarket blowers. After a few months of normal use the begin to whine and at times can have a high pitch whine. Not obnoxiously loud but it can be a bit annoying. Eventually the (after market) blowers will fail. ------ I've owned and worked on various Toyota vehicles ranging from 1973 and later and Toyota quality is usually rock solid. I would be surprised if an OEM 2017 blower is dying so at this point, monitor it and watch for additional odd sounds and behavior like vibrations, odd smell, etc. ----- FWIW, If the blower does die, bite the bullet and buy a new Toyota OEM blower and bypass the aftermarkets. You will save yourself, time, $$$, pain and suffering. ----- Wait, this is a 2017, so it should still be under warranty, correct? If Yes, then I would take it to a reputable Toyota dealer for a service inspection / log complaint (and then keep a record of it), just in case it does die (in or out of warranty).
