Chevy Trailblazer EXT Blower Motor Won't Turn Off

[@hillelsalzman21]

Eric, I have been a tech for 35 years now. I watch your videos whenever possible. Everything you say, I can relate to. The logic, the humour, the frustration... I find myself chuckling with you every joke you make. It's all so true. Thanks for everything. You really make a difference in this world. Keep it up brother.

[@danux8062]

The best fix-it video I have ever watched! A real person with real emotion addressing a real problem, INCLUDING the repair parts....thanks a load for your effort, now I've just "GOTTA GET PAST IT"

[@Drmcunningham]

Great videos with a talented mechanic; down to earth, great humor, family guy. I love this channel!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Mike Cunningham Thanks Mike

[@fritzbrathwaite5523]

Iii

[@erict4883]

I agree Mike he makes it fun and explains everything the way it should be explained..I am so sick of Scotty Kilmer's channel because his vids are only 3 mins long ...not sure how you understand everything in 3 mins?

[@JC-jh6cz]

@@SouthMainAuto u r always finding ways to entertain even do sometimes u r frustrated with the after market parts u get because they don't come the same or wires not long enough lol know up the great work Juan from San Jose calif

[@johnarnold893]

I wonder who the 78 idiots are that down voted this video. After watching this I now know which the correct part is for my vehicle and what all those extra wires are for. There is about 7 different versions of this thing depending on whether you have auto temp or manual.

[@MegaTombs]

I watch a few Mechanics on here and your the only one that does the best job on electrical, great job..

[@waynelestus5535]

Exact Problem in my daughters 2007 Envoy with 120K miles on it, exact same problem with after market part. i would have never found the problem without this video. I followed the procedure in the video and it worked out so perfectly that i didn't have to stick the extra foam from the seal to bang my head against it! thanks Eric!

[@jimrowe6727]

I've come to the conclusion that you don't make these videos for the rest of us. These are just therapy for you. I agree with your comments 100% though. The replacement should be just as good as the OEM but they never are.

[@steveodonald1979]

I don't know why youtube is throwing these old SMA recommendations, but it's good to watch..... My, how you have become so much more enthusiastic since then Mr Eric O ... :) Bad days happen, and there is no shame in showing those days... Actually it's good to see someone show that mechanical/electrical repair are not always roses and sunshine. Keep up the always awesome videos, whether good or bad results.... or frustration, anger. Your subscribers and patreons show that we love you..... Wish I had a tech' like you around here.

[@johnbaker1039]

Eric as I watched your video and you went to the "replacement" part I actually knew what was next. I have an 06 Chevy truck that had a no blower issue. Replaced the same part and had to rewire it also. Thanks for the humor!!

[@BrianChristopherFranco]

The struggle is real! Hate when a repair is extended by having to fabricate a new replacement part! Grrr! Great Vid! You and ETCG are my favorite mechanics on KZbin! Thanx for all the vids... Very helpful information!

[@yourhomeplansource4706]

Be yourself. You are a good down to earth mechanic making your way through this jungle of manufactured junk.

[@1spark2]

I'm doing a 2003 gmc Denali tomorrow and looking up the part now. Ordered the AC Delco part because napa was $45 more than the dealer part. Thanks for Another informative and funny video.

[@brianszymanski2971]

Because if your video I fixed my trucks fan clutch on my 2004 Buick Rainer. Thanks for the information and how to diagnose the problem. Appreciate your knowledge and the videos. Have a great day!

[@Drev222]

Big thanks for this video! My neighbor's Trailblazer had this exact problem last week. It killed the battery(original from '07, wouldn't charge). Swapped the battery and blower came on immediately. I popped the blower fuse (35 under hood), so she could drive it until I got the part. I got a duralast part from Autozone, and the wires were long enough to hook into the factory position. Searched and found your video to help swap it out. You helped make it a VERY easy swap, and I got a good laugh at your commentary!

[@randycarpenter2914]

This is why we cant compete in the market. You call to help fix a problem they do not listen. The poor service is another issue. We at one time were interested in helping the customer that is no longer the case. You are a gem in todays world.

[@jpol3808]

I love to hear you speak the truth about the after market parts like that. I've ran into it myself and it makes me swear through the rest of the job and usually half way through the next day, telling everyone about it. I would also like to let you know, that in the fields of plumbing and hvac they are experiencing the same thing, with the same results as you just experienced. Wasted time, modifications that shouldn't have been needed and also test the level of your creativity are usually the result. It's the way of manufacturing and until some big shot decides he can make more money by having everyone buy his parts because they are manufactured correctly, it isn't going to change. But keep ranting about it because were ok your side Eric. Thanks for the videos bud. Jpol.

[@brendamurphy7203]

Omg I totally forgot what I was watching you for you sounded so much like me always complaining about people that work in customer service slash products slash whatever a so relate anyway you're great to watch again I forgot what I was watching you for . You just have that personality that just draws you in thanks

[@zemantire]

I LIKE your videos I too own a tire an Auto Repair shop And when i'm not positive about a problem I watch one of your videos and you usually confirm what i was thinking. Your better than me with electrical. i'm not bad for having no auto school training but i can usually fix anything that rolls in. I can totally relate to all of your whining. i have all the same problems. But why i'm here is because i like them crimp an seal connectors. now on my mud dragster i solder everything. .we could sit back and drink a few an tell some stories. i'm south of st louis Thanks for the video I;M Z-MAN

[@michaelseal8410]

After watching your video a couple of times, I installed this on my wife's 2005 Buick Rainier. I was very skeptical at first, but it wasn't that bad after all, and it worked. I used the AC Delco brand. Thanks for the help.

[@user-cy6gf2pj7y]

Wise to go OEM on this!

[@scflooring8658]

You the man nice to see how you overcome challenges and I thought this stuff just happens to me! Nothing worse then buying a new part just to drive an hour home and find out it’s the wrong part!! There’s just no quality control anymore.

[@jpol3808]

Love the wine Eric. Especially if there is a little cheese to go along with it. Lol. Who hasn't heard that one, a million times. Actually for some reason, most DIYers think the pros never really experience that after market problem, because they got a magic parts connection or something that prevents it from happening to the pros. When you see the guy who owns the shop experience the same exact darn problem and handle it the same way they did, there is a sense of comrodery in that. At that point, two people of differing skill levels are brought together for a moment, where they both can agree, commiserate together and be on the same playing field for a bit. That's one thing your viewers get to experience with you, because you keep your videos basically uncut, as far as oops's and mistakes are concerned. We're all human and make mistakes, and the aftermarket parts devil comes up and bites us all from time to time, it's inevitable. You can walk up to anyone and tell a story about a new part not fitting or being bad right out of the box and most people will tell you their story to match and will have enjoyed talking to you after you leave. That's called commiseration, shows your human and is a great thing to do when you run into problems like that. So keep on keep'in on and we'll keep on listening because that's what makes you real to your viewers. Take care and whoever said you treat Mrs O bad is wrong. But there are some of those little jokey moments where you put her on the spot and we can tell that you heard about what you did wrong when the camera got turned off. But that happens to us all. Some times talking to the wife is like talking to an alien. Please take me to your leader, and if they only could, than we could talk to ourself and agree 100% with what was said. Take care, spoil Mrs O because she's a hard working woman and make the kids and dogs, laugh and bark, because that's what it's really all about Charlie Brown! :) Jpol.

[@broxinite1]

I know this is an old video but I just found it to help me figure out why they dont just make the same one. Yes very aggravating to work with aftermarket parts and the companies who make them. I've made my fair share of calls and emails to have the same results. Love watching your videos.

[@henrysolti8415]

Had the identical problem with my 03 Trailblazer. Your post made it easy to perform the fix myself. Saved me from being raped by the dealership. The AC-Delco part was $60 from Amazon. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!

[@silentjester2004]

Dude! You helped me SO MUCH!! I found myself in the same exact situation as you with the short wires. You're the only person who I have found that ran into this. I'm by no means a machanic, I just don't have any money and I have to do it myself. Thanks so much for making this video to help stupid poor people like me. You're the man!

[@SouthMainAuto]

silentjester2004 Good to hear I am not the only one who got the short wired resistor lol

[@brandonwoolstenhulme439]

I did this way before I found the video, bought caardone part and same situation I was frustrated, I also laughed the entire time as I knew the frustration you felt all the way through. Dang engineers. 🤣

[@LaynieBella]

Be kind to yourself there's nothing stupid about you considering the fact that you were smart enough to know to come here. Don't speak poverty over your life either and I say that with King love remember there is always someone out there who'd long to have what you have❤

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Hey Eric, this is my favorite video at this point in your blossoming KZbin career! This is where your funny side came out 🤣. I think everyone can identify with you, and that's the point. Thank you so much for sharing and I wish you and yours nothing but good fortune. o yeah, I forgot that I'd watched and commented on this video 3 years ago..

[@emittmalone6075]

You have a worlds worth of patience. I'd of taken a step back and blown a hole through that piece of plastic trash. Great video, then again, all your work is a notch above most. Thanks.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Emitt Malone Between me and Vanessa I carry a 9mm at work and she has her 380... would have made me feel better to dump a few rounds in it but would have been more fun with some good old 000 Buck shot :) Just more satisfying...lol

[@crumb7192]

Thank you for your video. I always thought it was just me when running into problems when working on my vehicles at home. I thought mechanics just zip, zap, and done with no problems but now I feel more normal knowing it isn't just me.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Eric, absolutely the best ever. The whining, the bitchin', the moaning all things of beauty. This is humanity at it core. Even if I hated car repair videos I'd love this one. Tell those kids to get off of my lawn. Loved it.

[@SouthMainAuto]

SATAMAN Schmidt Lol thanks Dennis, My wife watched it and said "Did you even show them how to fix anything?"

[@russellanderson3901]

Eric, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! My son is working gobs of overtime right now and his wife called with this same issue on their truck. I would have not known how to help her besides disconnecting battery or removing fuse. She stopped by and it tested just like you showed. I removed the module so he can go get the replacement part and we will put it on in a couple days. For now, at least, she doesnt have to worry about the battery running down or having to pull the fuse.

[@CARyan08]

Good comments on the part fit vs. OE on aftermarket parts. I am very familiar with part sourcing with suppliers. Our process is this: we almost always use Tier 1,2,3 suppliers, they are usually the same suppliers that make parts for the new car build. We send them the blue prints for the part we need, they model it up, send part to us for engineering review, if part passes engineering review and testing, [extended durability, fit, finish, internal component specs] we sign off and release supplier sample for production. We then take 50-100 of the first production run and test all of them, to include tear down to verify manufacture to print. After this, we green light the part for release to commerce. The extra engineering, testing, validation steps add cost, but the part is right when we release to commerce. I was a tech 35 years ago and learned quickly on the difference with OE vs. aftermarket. It is hard to get the OE spec part today depending on where you are and the available part suppliers.

[@UnityStudio1]

Very entertaining and informative. I pulled fuse outta wife's Trailblazer tonight. Attempting to fix tomorrow. Hopefully I have a sense of humor as you did during installation. Awesome video! Thanks!

[@mikedwyer4845]

Hi, I ordered part # ACDelco 15-81773 GM original equipment heating and air conditioning blower control module from Amazon.com. $56.82 plus shipping and sales tax, if any. After watching your very good video, I was aware of the possible issue with the blower motor lead being too short. This part number had more than adequate length to fit in the clip behind the blower motor housing and reach the motor connection. It was an easy install in a friend's 2004 Trailblazer. What a great job on the video, and I agree with your comments on the lack of support when a part does not fit. Although, I have to say, without challenges to overcome, how satisfying would life be. It should be right, though. Keep smiling and I'll check back on my next adventure.

[@zona1953]

Awesome video! This was EXACTLY the problem with my 2005. I kept searching for one that had a 3 pin socket. Ended up figuring it out that I could use one with a 5 pin socket with a 5 pin pigtail (supplied), duh only 2 pins hot plus small purple one needed, plus splicing, Anyway the dealer part wasn't even AC/DELCO, product of Mexico/Korea with GM approved gold stamps all over box. Thanks again

[@wyattoneable]

Just today I replaced a window regulator (Dorman) and the new part worked about 12 times then the cables broke. Chevrolet wants almost $600 for there part so back to Dorman we go. I hate crap parts but I hate overly expensive parts more. Great video Eric. I've been enjoying all the diagnostics and repairs.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wyattoneable DORMAN Part that went BAD!?!?! NOOOOOO..... hahah

[@matthewbrady1617]

+wyattoneable idk i have an 05 trailblazer and in 2008 the fuel pump sending unit went on it gas gauge always reading empty when full and periodic bogging i replaced with delco full unit lasted 9 months shit the bed with same problems got a dorman and here we are going into 2016 still working great and no problems touch and go ive had problems with name brand and aftermarket in the end theyre in it together make money on car parts lol

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

+wyattoneable Dorman isn't terrible. They make some good stuff.

[@WizzRacing]

The two words you never want to see on replacement parts. "Universal Fit" If I see those. I'm going to the salvage yard and get a used factory part!

[@anti0918]

+Claude “Reviews4U” Rains Being a DIYer myself, I like to go to the salvage yard first anyway and practice on a junk car before I try to take it apart on my real car. Then I'll just grab what I need and I'm good to go. :)

[@777fuzzypeach]

+Claude “Reviews4U” Rains Words of TRUTH!

[@Kntryhart]

Universal Fit = Universal Problem!

[@anthonybeltran6144]

Just purchased this part and found out it was too short! I luckily I found this video and as I also bitched, I did get it fixed, your way. Thank you very much for this video. I will refer to this channel from now on.

[@jeffr0]

You were cracking me up today. Had to run it back and show my wife!

[@101bluesguy]

Your a Gem Love it, Great Vid, now I can try to fix my Brothers No Shut off fan problem. You should be a Marine mechanic with same troubles on parts, luckily I always ordered OEM parts from the Marine Distributor. Thanks so much.

[@arcdraw]

I'm starting to think that filming your work is a good stress reliever for you, Eric. Free therapy! Too bad more parts don't come with pads to beat your head on. BTW I'm a big fan of the crimp connectors. They have saved me many times. With the right crimper ( I use some made by Chanellock) it's had to get it wrong.

[@SouthMainAuto]

arcdraw See I knew someone would like them :)

[@dcwarner]

Excellent talk about cost effective quality control. A certain rate of failure means reduced costs.

[@Blake_the_Drake]

I watched this video as my trailblazer is having the same exact problem, took your advice and bought the OEM part directly from GM, and to my surprise it's the exact same part you got from Napa hahahaha. Looks like I have a future of cutting and splicing ahead of me..

[@shuriKen469]

this "upgraded" version of the blower motor resistor is the way to go. initially, i went with the exact same looking one with the couple heat fins, lasted a year or so 😑. the extra time and frustration of replacing it with the newer version is worth it. several years, no issues. 👍🏼

[@paulendicott9151]

Thanks for the information. I have a 2004 Envoy that the blower stopped working. I will check the restore pack since it started blowing when the key was off and then quit all together. I worked on CNC and PLC Controlled equipment till I retired. Never worked on cars electrical, which is very different then what I did. Also found problems with manufacturers over the years.

[@captainmorgan6035]

Have watched a lot of your videos, definitely have learned a lot i didnt know. Thank your for your time. Just wanted to say the module may have fit if you used dremel on corner of mounting tab. The n flipped it. Kind of like installing aftermarket radio kit.Thats why they give multiple holes i think to cover there end. I Probably wouldn’t of thought of it either at the time of working on it. You are an awesome tech doing it the way it should be done. Ill feel your pain too. Keep on keeping on

[@daverose8772]

As with any blower motor issue, which could be either non operative, single speed only, or stuck on, the resistor module could be the most likely cause of the malfunction. However, you also must include the thought that something probably caused the module to fail. If they run cool, they could last the life of the car. Usually though and after about five years or so, the blower motor bushings start to dry out as they are made from a self lubricating material called "Oilite". Oilite is used in small motor designs exclusively. It is a sintered bronze and oil mix bushing and will eventually wear and bind the blower motor shaft. Furthermore, the carbon commutator brushes have worn down by now, causing a pool of carbon powder shorting the commutator up and slowing the motor down. A stiff spinning motor shaft is a good clue, so check for that. Give the fan a good spin, if it stops very quickly, it's motor changing time. The increased currant draw from the tight motor shaft, over heats the control module (mosfet) component to it's failure point. Always change the blower motor along with the control module if it's an easy access design.

[@sergioflores7169]

This is gold right here.

[@richardallor3966]

I had the same problem, 2003 grand am,your replacement module looks like mine, blower motor bearing failure caused excess current flow through power FET switch at "resistor module" causing it to short and keep blower motor running until battery dead. Car belonged to niece and dead battery stranded her once already. I wanted a reliable repair and was tempted to replace module with a toggle switch. I instead ordered power FET from Digikey about 4 dollars and saved 80 dollars by repairing the module. The IRFBA1405P is a power MOSFET designed by international rectifier for automotive applications. You will need a hot soldering iron, the PC board sinks heat well. The MOSFET is the large 3 terminal device that is pressed against the finned aluminum heat sink. Melt a little solder on the iron and apply iron to all three FET leads, flow a little solder onto iron and leads to help conduct heat and when all solder is liquid FET will lift off. then flow all excess solder off this footprint use solder wick if U have any. trim the leads on the new FET to the right length and position the FET on PC board and solder each lead. Make sure no solder is Bridging any leads together. The FET is mounted face down on the PC, this is so the back can contact the aluminum heat sink. Thermal Heat Sink compound must be applied here to reliably conduct heat. Heat sink compound can also be got from Digikey or oddly best buy. You can maybe salvage old compound. Digikey is a large supplier of electronic components, been around a long time, they ship large qty or just one, I don't fear giving them my credit cart number. And my part came in 3 days normal shipping. I still had to pay 80 dollars for the blower motor but I could not fix that. If this were my vehicle I would have just replaced the module with a toggle switch, easy and reliable repair, but so far blower is working fine after 5 weeks.

[@gdj8013]

Wow Just watched this today. A throwback episode that popped up in my feed. Only 3k subscribers 8 years ago now he’s got 800k + Awesome channel

[@TGFB87]

Wanted to say thank you for this video. I had a similar, but not exact problem and your diagnostic technique helped me isolate the problem on my TB. PS... the Delco part I got had more than enough slack for the blower motor wire, but still needed to do the splice into the orig. wiring. Seems like all replacements are like that for this part now. Thanks again!

[@scottconner7358]

Was and still having issues with my blower motor but this video was great was busting a gut with all the comedy and feeling better about my issues. And by the way first time I took time to comment on any video.

[@RyanHull76]

Still enjoy these earlier videos. Over 3000 subscribers. LOL - Congrats at 690,000 subscribers as of today. On your way to 1 Million!!!

[@DependableAutoTruck]

really enjoyed hate you had problems but glad you share your troubles shows we aren't the only ones

[@avenged06x]

Nice video. just replaced my module in my 06 TB. got two at a junkyard that were DOA. then found a acdelco part brand new on amazon for 55 bucks. worked a charm and the wires were long enough!!

[@user-cy6gf2pj7y]

I'd not waste my time on a junkyard electronic part unless I can test it BEFORE buying it! You spent more time taking the used part out than the new part cost you, and the new one had a warranty! Wise to go OEM on this!

[@avenged06x]

@@user-cy6gf2pj7y for sure. Trailblazer is long gone now. Will only buy new resistors from now on. Lesson learned.

[@user-cy6gf2pj7y]

@@avenged06x I have a 2002 TB EXT and am looking for a decent reasonably priced second one. I love mine (and do consider the fact that it's 18 years old now), but GM doesn't have anything in their newer (post 2008) lineup that is as good as mine is! I don't want the suburban or tahoe, and everything else is uniCRAPbody...AKA unibody. UniCRAPbodies are for cars, and cars can't pull a trailer with plywood, so I have no use for cars!

[@stuzman52]

I feel your pain Eric with parts that you have to bastardize to make them work. As for Napa, they use to have some pretty good parts 20 or so years ago. Now when I go there I'll get the same part that I could pick up at Advance Auto or Autozone and Napa will charge about 20% more. The last time I went there they had to order the part from another Napa warehouse. Well, lo and behold, they charged me shipping to get the part. So, I rarely deal with them anymore. Take care...

[@SouthMainAuto]

stuzman52 Seems to me Terry it is all the same junk any more just different color boxes...

[@stuzman52]

South Main Auto Repair Yep, you're exactly right and I reached that conclusion years ago about the quality of parts. As for the engineer(s) that designed that part makes you wonder where their heads were at. I work with some of the same mentality at work, and I sometimes get into some heated debates of how to go about a design of a project, so I can relate to what you're saying.

[@SuperDave21]

I know this wasn't much fun for you, but I freakin' loved it... lol. Great comedic relief!! Good video Eric O. Way to go.....

[@comingundone27]

I love the rant in this video. Bringing a mechanics world to everyone!

[@Ermal193]

I like your videos Eric. BTW i work for Napa and I understand your anger , the customer does not pay for the extra time it takes to install aftermarket parts.

[@hawaiianf1504]

Awesome Video! I nearly fell of my chair laughing at the Stick On Head Cushion "Beat Here To Submit New Design"!! I had to re-watch after I shared it. Keep On Keeping On you ain't alone when it comes to Test Connectors.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Hawaiian F150 Lol thanks :)

[@PProgress28]

I remember changing an AC compressor on a 95' buick roadmaster. One 10mm bolt made the job 3 hours instead of 30 minutes. So, NO, you are not whining. All that you said was necessary for the job. Lol. Good video.

[@shemp308]

I have always looked at inside crimped on ok! outside solder heat shrink. good job keeping the video!

[@djquack13]

lmao...You see... That's why I watch videos like this. It's the only way to find out what that little leftover pad thing is for. Awesome!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Dj Quack Now ya know :)

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

To answer your question about solder or butt connectors....I have always soldered and heat shrunk....Love the little pad idea.

[@demderby79]

Eric the Gm resistor is the same way. I always forget to quote out time for the rewire and I'm as frustrated as you are. Gotta love this field

[@SouthMainAuto]

***** Oh ok I didn't know that thanks for sharing :)

[@georgep1665]

I got to do the exact same thing tomorrow with my 06 trailblazer the way I'm going to do it is the way I took it off too tight to unplug these wires while they're locked including blower motor unscrew the resistor let it dangle hopefully I still got the same length of wire for the new part that I'm getting wrap it around and then screw in the resistor very good videos though I love watching your program learned a lot on other stuff

[@nortond2603]

This video really helped me and I will be ordering the parts tomorrow and installing it myself.

[@margaretkolesar104]

Great video, my 05 trailblazer scared me with the blower not working, checked the fuse, nope, so figure it's the resistor cuz NOTHING us easy or cheap with this truck. After taking I no out the fuse, putting it back, just for shits & giggles tried it again, fired right up. Not working RIGHT, but blowing hot, which is what I need on a maine winter..still plan on replacing c the resistor, don't trust it..thanks for the heads on Napa part

[@tinkergene]

I did like you said and the problem is fixed ! ! I did get the module from " standard" - ( red box ) and sure enough - wires about 1" to short ! ! so did like you did, " splice" Thanks for the vid-! !

[@bobmoy3406]

"few french fries short of a Happy Meal". If this mechanic thing doesn't work out, you can always become a comedy writer. It's a Chevy that's your Problem....lol. Love your comments and impersonation of 'Patrick the helpdesk guy'.

[@paulkirkland1535]

Bob Moy:I know that is a good proverb. Yes I too think Eric O would make a good comedian. Wonder if he could have own equivalent of the tonight show?

[@Unclejake]

Took a buddy’s battery back to AutoZone, Duralast Gold 6 months old, the battery will charge to 12.4 but when you do a voltage drop test it goes to 3 VDC, so I read capacitance, did my math (a formula I have written on the wall in my shop) tested it and sure enough it doesn’t have the CCA as written on the top. Walk in smiling being nice, the manager sticks her little china meter on it, and said the battery is fine, but if it’s “fully charged” to 12.4 VDC her cheap meter uses calculated amps not true capacitance, she got a false reading. So I pointed that out, to which she informed me that Batteries don’t have amps, only the alternator does? Batteries are only voltage...I asked what this CCA thing on the tops means. Honestly I didn’t mean to laugh when she said that. After about a 5 minute lecture starting with Ohms law, then explaining the theory of an electrical circuit...she handed me a new battery. Voltage drop is now only to 11.2 VDC....imagine that.

[@ericcorse]

I enjoy your whining err I mean philosophizing.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Eric Corse Haha

[@icer2032]

Hi Eric thank you so much forxthis video. I am no mechanic butxafter watching this videoxi was ablexto locate and find the fuse to stop the fan. This allowed my husbandxthe time to fix the problem. I cantxthank you enough

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I don't think you're whining one bit! These are legitimate beefs in the 21st century. Quality control and customer service are in the toilet, and prices keep going up and up! I think the country is in worse shape than any of the media outlets lead us on to believe. I too deal with this crap day in and day out, and I'm ready to blow a gasket! Case in point, I finally (Rock Auto shipped using DHL & the Post Office - no SLOWER way to ship a part) got the 2 rear KYB shocks for this '88 Isuzu Trooper project I've got going on. I open the boxes - one has the metal dust shield ... and one doesn't!! Are you friggin kidding me??? They both have the factory nylon strap around them keeping them compressed for shipping. So I go in the house all pissed off, ready to file yet ANOTHER RockAuto return (5th time this month alone!), and I look at the pic - it has no dust cover! WTF is going on here??? I emailed KYB - we'll see how that goes. In MA, I sure as hell want a dust shield on my shocks if I expect them to last more than 10k miles! So as of right now, I've got 2 different looking shocks I'll probably have to install. Customer is going to love that one. We get made to look like idiots, when it's other idiots shit rolling downhill! I'll tell ya .... I need to vent about this every so often. Today was the day, and I just happened to find this vid. Relieved it's not just me that's seeing this crap. I'm disgusted with it all. Thank God for whiskey ...

[@ochayethenoo15]

That was really helpful, thanks! Bought one from Amazon for $54 so I went a few days without heat. Just my luck it went out in the middle of a Michigan winter but I am warm now!

[@Jpilgrim30]

Those sealing crimp connectors are great. I do a lot of soldering repairing electronics and building drones but soldering isn't always the best thing especially on vehicles where there is so much vibration and major heat cycles. Soldered wires tend to get brittle and break in that environmentover time. A properly crimped and sealed butt connector is just as good if not better in this case.

[@mikeoden4179]

That's the universal model you got Eric, at our store we carry all three options to help the customer

[@maurocosta5804]

You are so true aftermarket parts are the worst because they cost you're more in time and aggravation but good job I like when you wind a little you deserve it again great job

[@drummerdem50]

Thanks for the video, another day in the Life,of a hardworking mechanic. Cheers.

[@SouthMainAuto]

drummerdem50 YW :)

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

I suppose that you could have cut the plug off of the old module and spliced that onto the new module, so that it could be replaced again in the future without having to do any wiring again. As per your question regarding solder or crimp and seal, I always solder and rarely use heat shrink. Never had an issue with old fashioned electrical tape. I do crimp on spade terminals when needed, because you don't have another option for that.

[@joelaplnski5394]

That was one of your best! Man, that beating your head on that rubber pad was priceless. We all feel you on that after market crap. It really boils down to what Jesus said about the LOVE of money that causes all sort of injurious things. It won't end until Daniel 2:44 is fulfilled. Anyhow don't give up, look at the things you do have, not at the things you don't have or can't change.

[@rickjames9477]

I don't even work in the field, but I've always done all of my own repairs/maintenance and also for family and friends. I probably should have become a tech but i've always felt the best way to ruin a hobby, is to do it for 40 hrs every week. The only decent aftermarket is usually the OEM supplier, sometimes you can get lucky and get a truly improved part, but not often! My pet peeve is reboxing. Napa didn't make that part, so why the heck did they put it in a napa box? Carquest is actually even worse for this... I have yet to get a re boxed part I felt was OE quality, although they all "say" they are... I know you don't have time for such things Eric, but you should give rock auto a shot sometime when time allows. You can choose the grade and manufacturer, so once you figure out the ones that last you're ahead of the game. (well until the supplier cheaps out) . I know way up north here in canada even with shipping rates often doubling the part cost, it's usually still cheaper then going to my local parts store!

[@archiemcgregor701]

ive found the same thing here in ky

[@johnarnold893]

I have the same blower on all the time on my '04 Silverado. There is about 7 different versions of this thing. That one would fit my truck no problem. My problem is trying to find the right one at the parts store and GM didn't have one. The next thing is that the GM one cost about a hundred bucks more. Rock Auto is my friend up here in Canada.

[@sambova2065]

I have the same issue on my 05 Trailblazer. It just started out of nowhere. Thanks for the video

[@legendvalley]

Thanks for the help, I treid to change mine . Got new one at NAPA. Didn't work. I went to my fav shop McDonalds Auto Repair Hebron Ohio and it was the small black relay that is next to it on Chevy S10 2000. LOL the last shop that looked at it gave me a 2 hr estimate to look in the dash LOL.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Checking out some of your older videos! Thanks for making them!

[@candesearl]

I feel your pain Mr. Eric O.!!! My advice to you is to adapt, improvise, and overcome!! And Sir, keep on pressing on!! :-)

[@normansmith7806]

I sure was glad the blower worked after the wires being to short. Usually with my luck the part would be bad to. :) Great video!

[@SouthMainAuto]

***** I know right!?

[@duanegroomes]

Thanks for the heads up , on the NAPA part . So freaking tired of getting junk from all of them,maybe time to take a ride to the junk yard .

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[@pinsetternut]

Loved the bang the head on the door, Darn near laughed to death, Best way to handle stuff like that for sure though.. Considering what you had to go through with that crap part, Sure did come out pretty clean looking, Nice repair..

[@SouthMainAuto]

pinsetternut That or walk away for a bit...

[@HollowXXlies]

Made me bust a Gut Laughing, Great Video of a real repair, I feel the frustration and feel the pain. theres always something to piss you off. but I keep plugging along and make it happen. Thanks for the video

[@damonbrenwald4586]

Oh, i love this video, worked on trailers for 20 years, i ALWAYS ran into the same problem on trailer air valves, why in hell cant they just make the same valve they installed at the factory??? But NO, they always got to move the air line ports to the other side of the valve!!!!!!

[@bradburkhalter4082]

It’s not whining if it’s the truth. I certainly understand your frustration Eric.

[@theoldwizard998]

They saved 2¢ on the sort wire and 25¢ by not including the other connector.

[@bastianfromkwhbsn8498]

Fixed a couple of these on GMs in the past. Just crack the case open gently, desolder the burned out MOSFET Transistor and replace it with one from Radio Shack or so. It's about 15 to 20 min labour and 50 Cents in parts and if you use a higher amp rated transitor it'll last even longer than the original one.

[@krisshassebrock7518]

love your videos and the humor you add to it .laughed my butt off !

[@xcelr8it895]

WOW!!!...I was surprised that it actually worked. I was expecting it to not work. Would of loved to hear what you'd say if it didn't work or was missing a speed. Either way, glad it worked out but you know it'll be back sometime, Gotta love aftermarket parts! keep up the great videos, you da best!!

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

I have y question. We have a 05 trailblazer and blower motor only would work on 2 maybe 3 settings , then quit completely. Changed blower motor resistor and nothing. Has power to resistor and to the wires, yet still no fan on any speed. Hot wire motor and then we have the fan ? Any recommendations ? Control panel ? Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated !!!!!

[@marcspencer3680]

Just Found this Video when my 04 Chevy TB Blower went out in Feb 2017. Found it use full and entertaining. Keep up the Great work. will check out your other Vids. Cheers

[@simpledude4065]

Thank you for making this video, because of this video I was able to fix mine! I really appreciate it!

[@svteam-95]

That's an awesome video! Now I know exactly what I'm doing . I'm not even going to test it, I'm just going to get that part you rock brother 👊

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

You know I wanted to be a mechanic till I became one.now I'm thinking, " you got anything else?" Haha. I do like your videos there always informative. Here's a good one for you I had a guy put diesel in a gas truck he ran it till it started sucking up diesel and died, then killed the battery cranking it and burned up the starter to the point he melted the solder on the solenoid. And told me he drove it back and parked it and didn't do anything. Talk about chasing your tail when everything checks our working but the fuel don't burn. Long story short the diesel not burning while he was plowing with it caused the oil to get diluted and trashed the bearings and cam and the rings on piston 5 broke. So it got a rebuilt engine

[@Flyinglazy8s]

Great vid...it's like haning out at your shop BS'ng with a friend. I learn something new every time. Thanks!

[@alb12345672]

I worked as a Ford tech briefly - now I do software development. We will get around to those bugs someday :). I learned that Factory parts always save time. Time is money. Even though I drive older cars I try to get Motorcraft for electrical stuff and filters. My explorer has a similar blower resistor(well power transistor) that fails. I think it can only come from Ford. I'm sure you know lots of NAPA stuff is repackaged Dorman, or sometimes Standard Auto Parts (which is BWD at Advance) and Standard supposedly has two grades of product, I think that reflects in the NAPA line too. That stuff is really hit and miss. Didn't have such great luck with aftermarket bosch 02 sensors either. I do think dorman makes a good aftermarket intake manifold, at least for the Ford 4.6L. It is made in the US, and I spoke with one of their product managers about it. They changed the design though recently, and you need a bit of RTV to seal it up right. Of course it was not in the included directions, so I had to redo it to fix a nice vac leak. The gasket had a nice dimple where the divot was. Installed many of them for myself, friends and family, no issues. Napa does stand behind their products. Every year I exchange a parking brake cable for my explorer. The loop breaks off at the lever, I use it every day. They are happy to swap it. A few years ago they had bad alternators, I went thru 4 of them and they admitted there is an issue. This was their premium new NNE line Ended up getting one of their remans and no problems since. The new crap was made in China. Made in USA aftermarket don't mean anything as you know...problems is they design for as many models as possible and you end up with the mess you are dealing with. Don't feel bad though, even the Ford OEM replacement blower controller kit requires you to splice wires on some models. There are two kits, one with and one without a harness....but no fitment issues like that.

[@SouthMainAuto]

alb12345672 Oh yeah, ya basically summarized everything I have thought. I knew the relationship between BWD , Standard, NAPA and Dorman.. I have never had a problem with NAPA Standing by stuff when it fails, it is always warranty labor pay that I can never get. OE is hard for me to get same day, almost never happens.Usually a 1 day wait and if I had to get everything OE I would be days behind on every repair. As far as my own vehicle I only buy stuff from Honda.

[@alb12345672]

I'm friends with the commercial guy at my local advance and he said many of the aftermarket parts are for older cars and meant to last maybe 1-4 years, likely the car is gone by then or the shop had a six month warranty and the lifetime part warranty is moot. Many shops won't even bother with it tell the customer, or the customer will just go somewhere else. That balances out with the DIYers who may keep their car another 10 years....and some parts may actually last. So they do OK. Ford,Honda, etc warranty their parts 1 year, and I've never taken advantage of their warranty(Hmm..maybe once?). Unless their is some defect I have original parts on my Fords going on 20 years(some of my o2 sensors are that old and have a perfect waveform). Lifetime warranty means nothing. Does advance pay labor? The guy here said it depends, but they do reimburse pros for a POS part.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Advance does pay labor claims up to 90 days and only $50 an hour on book time.