2005 Chevy Equinox No Heat - No Blower - Electrical Diagnosis and Repair

[@davidmcnaughton5115]

I'm going to put out a video shortly about my heater control issue and the strange cause. I think you may get s kick out of it

[@frugalprepper]

I would love to see it. I will go sub to ya so I don't miss it.

[@frugalprepper]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX-5kpyOfpuDocU Hey Everyone check this out. I got to pull up some diagrams and see what these circuits have in common.

[@davidmcnaughton5115]

@@frugalprepper . Fyi. Tried the plug that's for the back seat that is located in the center console. Wavered a bit but kept working

[@bmanmitch2005]

Absolutely one of the best KZbin diagnostic videos that was "FULLY" explained..I am a diy guy but have been trying to learn how to read the wiring diagrams but am struggling..You explained every detail and I followed you throughout and I'll be damned I had the exact same problem! Burnt at that connector!

[@frugalprepper]

Thanks!

[@travispickett9883]

Thank you that was the problem keep the video coming

[@abigailmaddox2817]

Thank you very much, this video showed me how to fix my car. I appreciate you a lot, have a blessed day.

[@frugalprepper]

Glad it helped

[@peterleray6084]

Interesting! My wife has the same car. when it rains here heat/AC is dead for a day or two. Now That I watched your Video I do recall The rubber seal strip on the the windshield was messed up on the drivers side. Right above where you spliced that wire. I'm going to check it when I get home. Thanks!

[@sherriemarks4406]

Man, you saved me a lot of time. That was actually what was wrong with mine. Thanks a bunch

[@frugalprepper]

You're more than welcome. Glad it helped.

[@darelldavis7610]

Mines too

[@darelldavis7610]

Thank you for the video I had the same problem with my 2005 equinox your video helped me find the problem it was exactly where you found yours.

[@frugalprepper]

Glad it helped

[@jayslidez8428]

Thanks man your video helped me out diagnosing a customers car!

[@frugalprepper]

Glad I could help

[@randystanley9181]

Thank you a lot you save me a lot of diagnosing because that is exactly what is wrong with my fan on my equinox. Again, thanks for the video.

[@frugalprepper]

Great to hear!

[@TruthSeeeker777]

I am impressed! Great skills! Well made tutorial...Thank you!

[@frugalprepper]

Thank you very much!

[@Ultimatehero449]

Your amazing Mecanic man really I have Mecanic shop and this problem no one can fix it I follow you and nw am good thanks

[@frugalprepper]

Glad to help

[@wyattoneable]

Our power probes are special because of who sent them to us. :) Nice find on this one Tom.

[@frugalprepper]

You know I got in a pickle the other day with a car and needed some advice. I e-mailed Eric and he called me back on the cell at 8PM.

[@BuggysTowJam]

Why would anyone dislike this video? Unbelievable! thumbs up from me so that cancels out that person's dislike.

[@frugalprepper]

It's Timmy. I never got and immediate thumbs down till I parted way with king of Astro Glide.

[@MichaelMcelhaney-be4qo]

My equinox is doing the exact same thing as yours I'm going to try your remedy hope it solves my problem thanks

[@frugalprepper]

Good luck!

[@my1stbabygirl2012]

Omg I freaking love you IT WORKS I HAVE A/C and I live in Vegas thank you so much 😊

[@frugalprepper]

Glad I could help!

[@TheDqfize]

Thanks I was loosing my mind looking for the problem

[@frugalprepper]

No Problem

[@raullicea6592]

Thanks so much you Make my day 😎

[@1EagleDave]

great video if i might add here. your the man, not to many people out there will even think about adding shrink wrap and a label for future if needed and awesome video without a doubt and a mechanic i would hire to work on my vehicle if i were to refer somebody. I dont say this lightly bud. your a warrior, 110% for this and repair it like you stole it I love it. my problem here is if you can beleive this one its just nuts I have a 2006 pontiac torrent 3.4 now any ideas, iam at a loss here seriously. and anything would help alo.t If i can explain, and hopefully you still manage this feed. let me explain the best i can here, and any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated. mine freaked the crap out of me it was literally burnt on the pigtail that goes to the heater control module, and the other end going to the resistor, (no fan will go on now) but the blower fan once removed ran like it was going to take right off on me so its great! but the other end of the pigtail going to the resistor was a little dark brown but not burnt!. Now get this, replaced the entire heater control module, resistor, new pig trail that came with the resistor all fuses checked! and all good condition. Now, when this happened the very weird part, was it did not blow any fuses and this one was a 40 watt (the same one you had pulled out, the relay no damage no cut wires. Now, this is the strangest thing i have (ever seen) or faced if i could post the photos here i would because i`m sure not to many have seen! And great job you did on the blower motor (anyway had mine ou)t, and works like, new so after doing all this, still the fan will not go on period i don't like giving up. You have any ideas or have you ever run into this!. the heater/Air worked great but was kinda, stuck on med and the wife did say, she had smelt like something burning, and this was last year. I din't think nothing because everything was as it was, and no fuse/relays burnt checked all back then, and now, the heater quit for good this time ?? Mystery vehicle i tell ya usually a fuse or relay will blow but no nothing. anyway if you have any ideas. can you let me know when you get time thanks bud.

[@frugalprepper]

See if you are getting power and ground at the connector for the motor. You need to do it with and incandescent bulb or test light, not a multimeter, that way you put a little load on the circuit. A lot of times these turn out to be a bad ground. The connection get bad and the voltage drops and the current goes up, which causes the wiring to heat up and melt.

[@1EagleDave]

@@frugalprepper okay thanks for this i was doing it with a multi don't know what i was thinking but thanks for the advise brother keep up the awesome work

[@tombob671]

Fine job there Tom👍

[@frugalprepper]

Thanks Tom

[@joanvalgut3826]

the red to white wire is shorted. what components are connected to that cable? It's the same red to white wire that you fixed

[@samuelflores8596]

Hell yeah bro I wish I money to get you going with a legit shop

[@frugalprepper]

I am making plenty out of my driveway and garage.

[@garyk.8674]

Good job. Did you find the location of the connector through all-data as well?

[@frugalprepper]

Yes. For most cars AllData gives connector, and power and ground locations. If you get into the European stuff though it's a little sketchy. Mitchell has the best electrical diagrams, but I have AllData, so that is what I use for now.

[@Zib187]

Wow Tom! How were you able to do that repair without having "Professional" tools? The self-proclaimed YT Tool "Professionals" would not have approved. 😁 The jab a "professional" tools was my favorite part of the video. 👍

[@frugalprepper]

I can't help it. All the drama between the Snap On guys and the Icon guys right now has been so entertaining. Kind of like gun guys arguing about 9mm vs 45acp.

[@Zib187]

@@frugalprepper Ya I know what you mean. I try to stay away from that stuff but I always get sucked in to watching it.

[@alyssascreationsllc150]

Hi my switches on my 2005 equinox doesn’t turn on anything no heat. No a/c but my heat to my seat works .

[@Yungeen4x]

How would you go about buttons like defrost and the air recycling button blinks once pressed and then stops and no cold air or hot air blows

[@frugalprepper]

Check all of the Actuators under the dash that handle the switching of the flaps for mode selection and recycling air. They are probably dead. A pretty common problem.

[@BruceLyeg]

I swear I hate doing HVAC stuff more than anything else on a vehicle.

[@frugalprepper]

I feel the same about brake lines.

[@RonnieThomas-o9u]

thank you that was my problem also

[@frugalprepper]

Sweet!

[@travispickett9883]

Have you ever had any problems with the sunroof leaking

[@frugalprepper]

I don't know it's not my car. I belonged to a customer.

[@KP89867]

2015 Chevy equinox no heat blowing the shop I took it to said u need to replace the “heat box” and vents any help?

[@frugalprepper]

Is it blowing cold air or not blowing at all.

[@KP89867]

@@frugalprepper just cold air

[@janetbausch9697]

I have an 06 Equinox. The A/C works great but i just discovered the heat not working. Blower works. Just blows cold air. Is it the thermostat or heat core

[@frugalprepper]

Probably a blend door actuator.

[@1970chevelle396]

I'm very surprised to see your on Timmy's Banned list. I'm number 1 on there.

[@frugalprepper]

I am on it or not. I don't know I never commented on any of his videos after we parted ways. I rarely watch one, but I did need to know where the starter was on a Nissan the other day and he had one.

[@1970chevelle396]

FrugalPrepper's Garage & Garden You are on the list. I just saw your name on there. He has a website where he put all of our names on there. I was very surprised to see your name on there since you never said anything bad about him.

[@frugalprepper]

I am sure somewhere in his brain, he thinks I have.

[@tombob671]

You know, IMHO, this is engineering and complication way beyond what is needed to run a blower motor.

[@frugalprepper]

I would agree with that, but it nothing compared to how its done in most new cars.