fan noise behind ashtray?

[plane4fun]

With the key turned just enough to activate the radio
(engine and a/c off) I seem to hear what sounds like fan noise behind the ashtray.The noise seems more noticeable when the ashtray is removed. Normally the sound is not a problem because the radio will drown any annoyance, but wondering what the
possible fix might be.

Thanks
Ryan
Memphis
91 red/white nsx

 

[NSX-Ster]

ashtray noise

Nothing to fix. That is the aspirator fan located behind that little grid below your ashtray. The fan pulls air over a thermostat to measure the ambient temperature in your car. If it seems louder than normal, you spray a little canned air dust cleaner in the grid and blow off any accumulated dust. BE CAREFUL- it is a fragile part and can bend easily.
PS-Welcome to the forum. I used to live in Nashville.Miss the BBQ, but not the humidity.

 

[nsxtasy]

The canned air trick may work. Or, it may not. If it doesn't, you'll need to disassemble the dash and replace the fan.

Check out the FAQ section on Troubleshooting - What's that NOISE?

 

[puma]

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21335

if you want pics

 

[KGP]

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21335

if you want pics

Nice contribution, puma! I missed the original thread somehow.

 

[chriswtx]

Try the can of air trick, it worked for me. I had just bought my cay 4 weeks ago and kept hearing a noise from the dash. A few min of compressed air and no noise. BTW Planes are great, I have been painting airplanes for 6 years and just sold my piper cherokee 6. Keep flying hi!!!

 

[plane4fun]

ashtray noise

Thanks for all your time and help.
After I posted the subject I realized there was a
facts section on this site.

Anyway your posts and pics are great.
Working on the problem soon.

This car is the closest I have come to flying
low (and fast)

Ryan

Memphis