2017 Platinum tree, low frequency vibration/hum from presumably HVAC system? (2 Viewers)

[RobE30]

Like my title states, I recently purchased a 2017 Sequoia Platinum and while driving home, noticed a low frequency hum/vibration when HVAC is on. It may have been there during the test drive but my 8 month old daughter hated the salesman and wouldn't stop screaming . It is NOT fan speed dependent and is completely gone when I turn off the HVAC. Is this a normal thing or something else? The dealership I bought it from said they would look at it BUT they're an hour and a half away.

Appreciate any and all input.

 

[vtl]

A/C compressor?

 

[RobE30]

A/C compressor?

I'm leaning towards blower motor. The sound is present regardless if AC is on or not. Also, the sound continues for 2 seconds or so after the engine is turned off.

 

[RobE30]

Tried uploading a video.

 

[SoCal818]

Tried uploading a video.

My 2005 had a similar humming noise when the fan was on. It turned out to be leaves and other debris in the blower. I know the Firet Gen doesn’t have a cabin filter so this may not be right on point but worth considering

 

[RobE30]

My 2005 had a similar humming noise when the fan was on. It turned out to be leaves and other debris in the blower. I know the Firet Gen doesn’t have a cabin filter so this may not be right on point but worth considering

I'm off tomorrow and will assess further. Don't think it's worth my time taking it to the dealer and potentially having it not be covered. This is a Toyota, not a BMW. I'll be fine

 

[SoCal818]

I'm off tomorrow and will assess further. Don't think it's worth my time taking it to the dealer and potentially having it not be covered. This is a Toyota, not a BMW. I'll be fine

Any luck?

 

[RobE30]

I ordered a new blower motor from conicelli Toyota. Should be here in the next couple days. I'll report back my findings