2003 to 2006 Silverado and Sierra Blower Resistor and Harness Replacement

[@TheFrost7092]

Here is the part for everyone asking www.amazon.com/Blower-Motor-Resistor-Kit-Harness/dp/B074HTW9KS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2HHXAMPJIGK2J&keywords=2005+silverado+blower+motor+resistor&qid=1578538841&replacementKeywords=blower+motor+resistor&sprefix=2005+silverado+blower+mot%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-3&vehicle=2005-47-491------------&vehicleName=2005+Chevrolet+Silverado+1500

[@racingmikey1]

Frost7092 thank you man!

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

I got this 1 and its not even close....the ears dont like up no matter what i do

[@TheFrost7092]

@@Tailgatesntoolboxes sounds like maybe you have a different model Or something then. What truck do you have?

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

@@TheFrost7092 ty i figured it was borg warner part # 1065

[@marccampbell1168]

My stupid harness has six wires I wasn't paying attention I don't know which wire to skip splice or pray to you

[@robertfallin9733]

hint. place new connector on top of old connector after making sure the new connector matches the old. Use heavy duty siccers and cut both harnesses at a angle. about 20 or 25 degrees. The new harness wire will match up with the old and allow connections to be staggered without having a bunch of splices at one place.

[@zub2332]

the best advice I've read here.👍

[@thomastirolflorida5363]

a bunch of videos abut this issue on youtube. This one, however, is very well made, accurate info,detailed......WELL DONE !!!

[@TheFrost7092]

thomas tirol/florida Thanks! Nice to hear positive feedback. Subscribe for more awesome content.

[@thomastirolflorida5363]

replaced my resistor today on my Yukon. Shockingly it works great. 25 bucks on Amazon.

[@TheFrost7092]

thomas tirol/florida yeah a lot of people don’t realize that with a little bit of guidance you can do a lot of the repairs on these trucks. They are pretty easy to work on.

[@PeteOlsen]

Your video was just what I needed. Mine did catch fire and toasted the connector and last couple of wires. When I got the kit, I could not tell anymore where the red and orange wire went. I also discovered that the kick panel is missing. Never knew as I bought it used. Thank you.

[@TheFrost7092]

Pete Olsen glad to help, good luck with your future projects.

[@tammyanglemyer]

This was great i am a 49 year old lady never done this kind of stuff before and your video walked me thru it saved me money and time I hope you make more videos on how to fix a chev y truck1500 stuff is always messing up Michigan winters are hard. Thank you

[@TheFrost7092]

Tammy Anglemyer glad I was able to help! Please subscribe to the channel to help it grow and stay tuned for more how to Silverado videos!

[@davidwinn8492]

My trucks 5 never worked. Gm said I waited to long for the recall. Finally failed last week, time for a new resistor... Thanks for the video!

[@ken481959]

Good job. As for splicing in a new connector for the resistor block, there is a fairly new product available. It is a crimpless butt splice connector that uses low temp solder preplaced inside a heat shrink insulator, so that all you need to do is place the wires inside the sleeve at the center (it's transparent) and hit it with your heat gun. It shrinks the tube and makes the solder joint all at the same time, for a really neat, strong, waterproof solder joint that will hold up much better than the old crimp connectors. They are also great for marine or motorcycle applications. I got mine on Amazon.

[@TheFrost7092]

Ken Moore great info man! I will look into it thanks

[@jeffdemarcus2434]

I changed my truck ac resistor from watching this video. Thanks a million...

[@intellectjunky5719]

Dude you saved the day! Thank you no else shows how to get the harness out and that’s the whole awkward part.

[@TheFrost7092]

Happy I could help. Check out some of the other videos on the channel. Lots of Silverado stuff.

[@attonapz6081]

Thanks for your vid. I just changed the resistor unit on my 2004 gmc sierra 5.3L. The harness connector was fine. A.c. works like a champ now. Thanks again. Subscribed!

[@TheFrost7092]

Thanks for the kind words and subscribing to help the channel grow. Good luck on future projects.

[@msmith7638]

Thank you for taking the time to explain the connector to the blower motor. You saved my a$$!

[@TheFrost7092]

Glad to hear i could help man! make sure to subscribe to receive the latest videos. I do how to videos all the time.

[@StudstilI]

That plug was the bane of my existence 🤬

[@raybrown5016]

Very useful. Followed his directions and had it done in a half hour.

[@larryhack4038]

Thanks for the video I’ve got to change mine out on my 2003 Silverado. Didn’t even know where it was located. So thanks for that. I still have speed number 5 working but one through four are dead.

[@williameshea]

Thanks. On my Escort they put this in a very difficult position to manipulate, and so just getting the connector disconnected was stumping me. Very helpful video.

[@mjnathan888]

Clear, concise and accurate information. My blower motor in now fixed, thanks

[@lenbigdog2476]

Good job. U saved yourself some money doing it on your own. u should have replaced the blower motor at the same time

[@Arweris]

To anyone out there with the same problem, the resistor I bought at advanced auto parts came with the harness and splices. It all cost 37 dollars

[@darrelldemby3961]

Thanks my truck is doing the same thing

[@boydhudson1565]

Thank you definitely helped. Like you said everything I searched was waste. You took care of what I needed and made it easier for me

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

Do i have to use the new plug....mine looks fine

[@jeremyjetson1965]

Did you unplug the battery before replacing this?

[@woodworm3615]

At 4:28 LUNCH IS ON ME PAL! Small flat head pushed up....pops off!💡🤛 With Blower still intacted. Installing the updated one. Tinning 3 wires,shrink wrap... The relay is built into the new one. Thanks again for the flat-head pop out.

[@TheFrost7092]

Wood Worm glad I could help! Don’t forget to subscribe to the chance to help it grow.

[@abayazidbabiker9463]

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[@504CreoleCrystal]

Thanks! I’m having this issue with my 06 1500. I checked the fuse 1st and it wasn’t that. I’m waiting for my delivery and I’ll be good to go! I replaced the hvac harness a while ago...so that’s all good.

[@treasuregoblin9188]

Helpful video, this intermittent issue with my Silverado’s blower motor was getting very annoying

[@TheFrost7092]

Treasure Goblin thanks for the reply, don’t forget to like this video and subscribe to the channel it helps build the channel and allow me to do more videos like these. Thanks!

[@brianrisley9107]

Excellent video my friend...needed the info on replacing the harness!

[@aril2395]

Hi frost7092, before you replaced both connector and blower resistor. Where either melted . My 2/3 speed. This is my second replacement

[@lennard760]

Can it cause like a mustie smell out of your vents as well my resister is still working and the blower to, but I'm getting like a mustie smell when I first start the truck. 2004 Silverado 5.3 V8, but in cab air filters were only an option in this model. So its not that and the blower motor is new. The resister looks old and may need to be changed did all that myself, but could use some help on this topic. Thanks in advance.

[@144boyz8]

I replaced my resistor today worked before I went too work but when I came back it stopped again what do you guys think

[@MyLifeThai371]

I did the permanent fix for it my blower motor turning off and on intermmitently on my 2003 Silverado. I bought an "add a circuit." I bought the 30 amp one. I pulled the 30 amp fuse out in the cab for the heater/AC hvac system and plugged in the add a circuit that has 2, 30 amp fuses in it with a pig tail coming out of it. I connected 8 ft of 14 gauge electrical wire to it with a butt connector. I ran the other end to the blower motor on the passenger side of the cab. I cut the pig tail off of the blower motor(the blower motor just has 2 wires coming out of it. A red and a black wire. I connected it to the red wire. The black wire on the blower motor I connected an eyelet to it and connected it to one of the glove box hinge screws which was a good ground. I cut the 8 ft piece of wire right above the transfer case shifter and installed a toggle switch from walmart. Now I can turn my blower motor off and on with that toggle switch. I only have high fan speed, but I don't care.

[@billmarshall3082]

To avoid the same problem caused by corroded crimped connections it's better to solder the wires.Good video.Thanks

[@Keith51]

my 05 silveraldo blower motor doesnt work at all when cold, comes on after the truck runs a while. could it be the resistor going bad?

[@dallaswiller]

Absolutely perfectly explained... Great video. Thanks.

[@anthonyhood4421]

Very informative. This helped me diagnose and fix my issue. Thanks my guy

[@JulianBowmanify]

I looked under on my kick panel, don't see a single bolt, but the thing is on there hard as hell. Looks like the bolts are missing but how would it be held on so tight?

[@patrickphillips7438]

What is the part number for the wire harnesses?

[@briankeck3762]

I have a 04 silverado Crew cab that needs a new resistor. I believe the crew cab and extra cab with out vents in center console take the same part number. I don't see the part numbers in the description, couldn you tell me the part number that you used? Thanks

[@korben825]

Great video, but the smaller bolts holding on to the resistor are 7/32nds SAE, not 5.5 metric.

[@msmith7638]

Korben Dallas I found this to be true as well. No 5.5 mm in my toolbox.

[@edrhyan5352]

I have watched several other videos on this and they were all 5.5mm.

[@dannydee9919]

@@edrhyan5352 I had to run to autozone to buy a 5 5 mm, at first I thought it was a mistake and tried to use the 5 mm, then went to the 6 mm and that's when good old reality struck and headed to autozone and paid almost 4 bucks for a socket that will only use once, Or 4 years from now I will stumble upon another 5.5 mm bolt to only find out that I have to go buy it again because I bought the stupid onesy 5.5 mm socket.

[@woodworm3615]

5.5 m worked for me

[@extorter]

yep 7/32 worked for me as well

[@aril2395]

Did you find out why it is melted. Just asking, this will be my 2nd replacement of both pieces. Did you end up changing your ac control panel

[@warderic]

Have replaced the resistor twice and it keeps going out is it the blower motor the problem

[@jacobynoctis4825]

That means your blower motor is running heavier then it should in turn drawing more power threw your resistor this causing excessive resistor wear.

[@johnscotia2272]

Hi I have a 2003 Avalanche with manual controls. What was the part numbers you've ordered? Thanks Great video!

[@fzintzun]

Thanks for the video it was useful for my 2003 Chevy Avalanche. You saved me bucks.

[@TheFrost7092]

glad i could help don't forget to subscribe to the channel to help it grow.

[@kingisaak1382]

Its crazy I could tell this was Back in 2016 Just from the beginning of the video. Life looked good

[@716Eqz]

My Silverado the fan speeds started dying out backwards. When I bought it 5 & 4 were out and just today 3 went out. Is the resistor the problem?

[@trevorrogers3840]

Yes just did this today to mine and it fixed everything it was only working on 1 and 2

[@kierac.3370]

What happens if your 5 stops working but all the others are now ok?

[@mattsmith1353]

Very informative and easy to follow! Thanks for Posting!

[@TheFrost7092]

Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe to help the channel grow.

[@dancing8595]

What did you use to splice the wires together? Wondering where I can find that. Thanks.

[@hazesilverandcoin3236]

Dancing I know I’m really late to answer but I just saw this, they are butt connectors. He used ones that are too big though. They sell blue ones that have heat shrink built in for about 15¢ each.

[@doylee469]

Haze Silver And Coin dude he used yellow connectors, those wont stay connected for long. Anyway I think we can use red butt connectors

[@robrienwa1970]

This is very helpful. I have this similar issue with my 2005 Tahoe. The wiring harness is burned/melted and the the resistor needs to be replaced. What are the part numbers you used for the wiring replacement and the resistor?

[@TheFrost7092]

robrienwa1970 they are in the description I believe

[@stewdog22]

Go on rockauto, they have all the part numbers. Make sure you select if it is manual or dual temperature automatic. Manual uses the sliders and the other one has a digital readout.

[@scotttheriault835]

great video, and thanks for getting part number.

[@spindr909]

Thanks so much for this video. I replaced my resistor 3 months ago but had it fail again just recently. Looking at harness pins it seems I need to also replace the harness. I've ordered one on Amazon. One question I have for you or this group: In the attached pic what is the component that sits to the left of the resistor (over the floor hump)? it has a red plastic clip harness feeding into it from below. For orientation, the "BR" to the right is the blower resistor harness. It makes a knocking sound. I know the previous owner had a satellite radio system is there a chance it has something to do with that? Thanks

[@josephvance8900]

Its an actuator

[@PSYCHOSLINKY3]

Thanks man! Helped me get my shit working again! Easy cause of you.

[@TheRebelmanone]

You can also choose to solder those wires together that why you actually eliminate wire problems.

[@jamesspiess5710]

Thanks for the great vid! The screwdriver tip was awesome! But when I was done, I only had speeds one thru four. Anyone know why? (Still waaaaaaay better than none).

[@doylee469]

james spiess fuse, theres a seperate fuse for speed 5 fyi

[@CosmicGalaxyMC]

@@doylee469 wheres that fuse???

[@howarddozier8804]

@@CosmicGalaxyMC left side panel of instrument panel,or under hood next to battery

[@sonic2004s]

Thank you for the video!

[@1nice60bird2]

Question ... Do you have a problem starting the truck after 4 or 5 days if you don't used it ....??

[@TheFrost7092]

nope the truck had an optima yellow top in it. started up no problem even if i did not drive it for over a week

[@1nice60bird2]

@@TheFrost7092 thanks

[@geraldfields1857]

If you grab the bottom of blower motor and turn towards the steering wheel, it comes rite out. Much easier getting little plug out.

[@craneoperator4]

I thought ours went out on our 07 jimmy but I wiggled the 2 resistor wires and it started working again..but when I installed the cover it bumped the wires and made it stop working...hmmm

[@CesarHuert1915]

Very good video. My truck does kind of the same bt 5 it shuts off. Why would that be?

[@tompayne7876]

Same here but all of them went out no and its cold as $hit

[@bradjones3352]

GM did recall this. Look it up

[@rickypineda1214]

Brad J they did recall it, but had mileage conditions, and most vehicles had more than the limit.

[@bradjones3352]

@@rickypineda1214 Yes it was 100k or 10 years. Whatever is first.

[@nicholasbrundy3152]

Can you send me the info for the harness on amazon that you bought. I have the same exact problem even though I replaced the motor altnernator and blower.

[@spawn0728ify]

If I keep blowing fuses could this be my problem

[@joebethley598]

thanks you helped me alot im getting on tomorrow for my truck great video

[@TheFrost7092]

Joe Bethley glad I could help!

[@user-ii9vr8gn9u]

Need to do this on mine thanks for video

[@ronsmith7262]

Thanks for this mine has been broke for yrs so easy to fix

[@TheFrost7092]

You are welcome!

[@meademods6024]

2002 chevy Silverado 2500 HD HVAC fuse in fuse box under the hood getting hot and melting? Can only run fan on 1 and 2 speed. 3,4,5 will cause fuse to get hot. ??? Any thoughts?

[@TheFrost7092]

meademods make sure you have the correct fuse in the spot. If you have one that’s rated higher than what’s supposed to be in that spot it won’t trip. Which could be causing them to melt. It sounds like you have a shirt in the system, I would check the harness and resistor that I replace in the video. They may be causing the short.

[@meademods6024]

@@TheFrost7092 and scene is off of funny the number 5 speed stop working yesterday and I recently replaced the control unit.

[@meademods6024]

It seem awful funny the #5 speed stoped working yesterday I was thinking because it was the AC fuse it has something to do with the air conditioning pump. I was thinking about replaceing the AC clutch

[@meademods6024]

I have sense replaced the harnes with a new one. that wire you showed was burned and that fixed fan speed 4 so 1,2,3,4 works but 5 does not. I'm stumped

[@meademods6024]

I also replaced the ac/heat control panel And same result than tried replacing the fan speed unit sense it is a separate item tried 5 different units same result 1,2,3,4 good 5 nothing, ,(

[@Lovemyfriends1]

Can I use a Bic lighter to shrink the crimps?

[@TheFrost7092]

you can just be very careful to not burn the wire case

[@JoeCnNd]

A bic is convenient but a hair dryer or heat gun works better.

[@ccroson7935]

Thank you yes my truck was the exact same way and your video did help I did end up taking the last bolt off so I could get more access

[@TheFrost7092]

C Croson glad I could help, good luck with your future projects.

[@marccampbell1168]

This but I'm not sure if someone already addressed this but this but I'm doing it now I ordered a Amazon thing and it came with six wires and not seven that are on my truck anybody got any ideas

[@printer003]

My truck is a 04 Tahoe. As soon as I connect it, the blower will blast on a constant High. Even while the truck is off , it stays on. So I have to connect and disconnect it as need. Any advice?

[@TheFrost7092]

printer003 double check all your connections and it's a possibility that the actual knob area of the temperature control could be broken.

[@printer003]

TheFrost7092 I'll do that. Thanks!

[@jeremyguzman4149]

Thank you bro you help me out very much keep up with the video s

[@TheFrost7092]

Glad I could help

[@awsomedude12345678]

In case anyone still has problems it can be that the blower motor has seized up so if you have time check that to so you don't melt your brand new harness

[@hannibalgenial7938]

Can you help me. On hot mode I have hot air on the passenger side and cool air on drive side. What is the problem. Silverado 2005.

[@TheFrost7092]

Anibal Peña sounds like a bad mixer valve to me

[@scottmacarthur6223]

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[@wyrtwister4260]

Just replaced mine . Thanks ! Wyr God bless

[@faviiisan5214]

Hey thanks for the video! After you changed it you did not have any more problems with it? I just changed it mine and im concerned it will happen again!?? Thank you

[@TheFrost7092]

Faviii San no problems with mine after a couple of months

[@faviiisan5214]

Did problem came back tho after a few months?

[@TheFrost7092]

Faviii San nope still running just fine

[@faviiisan5214]

Oh alright thank you thx for the vid 👍🏻

[@wakeywakey4289]

I cant et my connector to release even when i lift tge carch..suggestions?

[@candyman721]

I had the same problem. After pulling and prying found out that my pigtail (connector) was melted to my resistor. Just pull harder and prepare to replace the pigtail.

[@wakeywakey4289]

Gabriel Cabrera I think mine was corroded together. I ended up spraying/soaking it in penetrating oil for a couple of hours and it finally came loose.

[@jamesdawson9907]

For some reason, speed 5 doesn’t work. Blower motor and resister was replaced also. Just not sure why spend 5 doesn’t work.

[@2pacnasgame]

What's the part number

[@BroaderMindsTV]

Thanks bro just replaced mine today

[@LM-sc8lu]

I've replaced mine twice. The last one I put in two years ago just died yesterday. But, it's 8 degrees out so....I'll be driving the SUV until we get a nice 30 degree day; might be next week, might not be until next month, or Feb, or March.

[@wadeadams9471]

I have all 07 classic cat eye Silverado original harnessed original blower motor original blower motor relay I'm waiting for it to go

[@jeffbass4]

Why didn't you just remove the other two screws on the cover and get it out of the way instead of always having to pull it down? Seems like a PITA to keep trying to get it out of the way and you didn't show getting the two resistor screws out.

[@TheFrost7092]

That’s just the way I did it, worked for me. You can take out all the screws when you do it. And I mean yeah I fill everything and do all the work by myself so sometimes I can’t film everything. There are other videos on KZbin if this one does not suit your needs. The internet has plenty of info out there.

[@jeffbass4]

Frost7092 No worries. Just an observation. It just seemed to be a hassle working around the plastic cover.

[@robertobarbosa2343]

thank you so much for the help that was my problem

[@TheFrost7092]

Roberto Barbosa glad I could help.

[@brhodes2746]

need to see the harness hook up colors to the black and white for an extended time a still picture

[@adammammana367]

I didn’t replace the harness and have gone through two parts in a year. The parts aren’t expensive it’s the hassle replacing it. I didn’t realize it was just the actual harness I thought the wires needed to be kept longer, I guess. I used one of the harnesses I didn’t use prior. Im when the part arrives it’ll work.

[@nedshmed8975]

this happened to me in the coldest week so far i wish it happened in the spring 😂

[@deo1011]

Very good video. Wouldn’t have though to pick up a harness but sure as shit this one is melted on the ground too.

[@TheFrost7092]

Deo Fletch glad I could help man, stay tuned for more silverado videos.

[@asgarage6688]

I just did the exact same thing but my harness was fused to the resistor, and I used wire nuts instead, hopefully it lasts, right now everything works great!

[@mikedupell7121]

From what I found out there was a recall. I gave the same problem on my 05 gmc seirra

[@markparr7224]

5.5 mm or 7/32"

[@ibrian78]

They did recall it!

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

you can't be that you got to solder it or it won't work for long

[@TheFrost7092]

JAWGA MAN mine is still working fine after another 10,000 miles

[@nickyd10110]

thanks man great job

[@markbertolet1985]

Thanks for sharing this info.:)

[@TheFrost7092]

Mark Bertolet no problem glad I could help

[@ismaelcortez9008]

thank you berry much helps

[@BobbyHilll132]

Great video man

[@racingmikey1]

Hey bud, if you could send me the part number off amazon please and thank you! Btw awesome video and will definitely be using it to do this install

[@TheFrost7092]

www.amazon.com/Blower-Motor-Resistor-Kit-Harness/dp/B074HTW9KS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2HHXAMPJIGK2J&keywords=2005+silverado+blower+motor+resistor&qid=1578538841&replacementKeywords=blower+motor+resistor&sprefix=2005+silverado+blower+mot%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-3&vehicle=2005-47-491------------&vehicleName=2005+Chevrolet+Silverado+1500

[@martinmendoza2823]

thanks for sharing

[@mkidd991]

Easy listening....

[@Gendo3s2k]

Probably would have been easier to cut just the burned wires in the connector and crimp on new connectors

[@TheFrost7092]

Gendo3s2k considering the connector is only around 6 bucks I disagree. It’s always better to have a clean connection.

[@rustywrenchprojects4171]

replace yo filters for better airflow.

[@TheFrost7092]

Rusty Wrench Projects there actually is no internal cabin air filter on these models

[@christopherrivas4403]

Hey guys, in case you didn’t hear him, it could start a fire

[@moovin12]

Same happened to me in my jeep but when I replaced the resistor and the harness I was told to replace the blower motor as well because the reason why the harness melted was due to the blower motor because as it gets older and worn out it draws more amperage and melts the wires.

[@nosretep1960]

My 02 had an additional cover over the blower motor, making it impossible to pull connector on blower without removing. In process, protruding circuit boards are very fragile from all the heat-cool cycling, broke it... Futzing idiots who decided to add the motor cover for no reason!