BigVaz

So here's the deal.... While driving in to work I had my heater on #3 out of 1,2,3,4. Out of nowhere it just quits! At that point I start freaking out!!! lol. After I settled down & started playing with the dials I found that it only works when I turn it to #4 (Hi). I haven't had a chance to really look at it w/ the FREEZING temp here. I don't have a garage or anything & don't want to brave the arctic tundra here in Wisco quite yet as I do have it blowing hot on high...

So my thought & questions would be...

- Didn't figure it would be a fuse, since the fan still works on high...

- Is there a stepper motor, or rehostat that it could be???

- Where is the motor/parts located that I should be looking at...

- Ideas or thoughts as to what it could be or where I should start? (I'm going to check fuses when I get a chance first)

I just got to work & haven't had a chance to really look at it yet, but figured i'd ask in advance to get some ideas if anyone else has had the same issue before...

Thanks guys!

ezab

It's the blower motor resistor. It is under your dash, passenger side.

freegdr

put it on high roll the window down a little

ezab

That's what I have been doing I have the same problem.

freegdr

all kidding aside this will most likley fix it my 94 did this but the plug on the dash switch had burnt 90percent of the timre its the resistor

BigVaz

Thanks guys I'll look into those few things first!

BigVaz

Btw, is there a way to test it? (*edit- Called NAPA & it's $144!!!) Or is it a cheap enough part to replace? Whats the degree of difficulty to replace also?
Thanks again!

freegdr

junk yard a lot cheaper it two screw its above the passengers feet at least in my 89 it is

BigVaz

Ahh, good call on the JY... I have a buddy that works for one, i'll hit him up...

dukie564

very easy to replace. I dunno how you got a $144 price quote, but advance auto has them for $50. I would not trust a junkyard part for these.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...S_528069149___

edit: just looked online at napa because i couldn't believe it, the parts guy was definitely incorrect.
Part # ECH BR257 - Blower Motor Resistor - $46.99
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...+50038+2038004

BigVaz

I guess NAPA is always crazy... I bought a Oil pressure sensor & it was like $40 from there so....

dukie564

exactly why i ALWAYS research the exact part # i need before i go into a parts store.

BigVaz

YIKES!!! lol, yeah, it seemed pretty high & I had no clue going in... No way I woulda paid that without checking around.
Thanks for the Advance link tho!

ScorpionMarine

CRAZY PRICES I JUST BOUGHT ONE 2 DAYS AGO AT ADVANCE AUTO FOR $$6.69!!!

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...WAMS_528071987___

BigVaz

^^^ Too bad that part wont work for me... : (