Heat Stopped Working In My Car! Blower Motor or Resistor?

[@1AAuto]

√ *Watch the Video* √ *Buy The Part at 1A Auto* 1aau.to/m/Visit-1AAuto √ *Do it Yourself* √ *Save Money*

[@beauwhidden5561]

Mine kept blowing the fuse then it melted the fuse

[@ACAMPS.HITHOUSE]

I replaced a blower motor last year a few months after the heat wouldnt work but it would still blow but it was summer so I wasnt worried about it but now it doesnt turn on at all since I just replaced the blower motor last year should I try replacing the resistor first?

[@richarddavis9886]

2011 Chevy Traverse can you do a video on the amplifier location in that truck I'm seeing three different videos but I don't see the amplifier and also there's a fuse box under the glove box on the passenger side which one is the amplifier fuse the radio play in the tweeters but it don't play in the doors the amplifier I was told to check amplifier in a fuse but where is all that located I cannot find it

[@slimsandoz22]

Thanks for the information well presented. I found a bad resistor in my Saab 9-5.

[@virginiahaines4324]

I have a 2007 ford expedition I have had everything replaced for the ac..the condenser, the lines , blend doors, the actuator , compressor , ECT..all relays and fuses are working. The system is charged no leaks detected Ac works fine for months then goes back to hot air then works again for a while then stops this is a dual ac system makes no sense what could cause it to work fine then stop .. what could the issues be?????

[@AB-sd9fj]

As a single mom on a budget, I really appreciate 1A Auto. Y’all have no idea! Fixed my AC, 3 different fuses, and my brakes. I feel so dam accomplished!

[@1AAuto]

+A B Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@kevinwest7906]

i am impressed, love a woman who takes the initiative

[@kevinwest7906]

your parents taught you well

[@Sikeslikescars]

Boss Mom!

[@charlesterrellii7592]

R u a paid actor

[@michaelstirling9742]

The production, presentation, and walk through in detail was all I needed. So grateful for you. Two years with no air conditioning. Watched your video replaced blower motor and blower motor resistor. Turned on ac and was blasted with two years of dust lol. Subscribed Thank you! 🙏

[@liefonthewind]

I have seen so many unhelpful videos on this topic (well-meaning but horrible quality), but this one was comprehensive and explained everything very well for a non-mechanic to understand.

[@0ddSavant]

I appreciate you posting this a year ago knowing I would need it today.

[@antoniogomez1812]

Samesies

[@SE45CX]

This guy really has a pleasant voice and a relaxed temperament.

[@VayaconChupacabra]

Excellent video. Did the basic test light check at the motor harness, power was there. So as suggested, i ordered both blower and resister 6 days ago. They came in the mail today. Took about 20 minites to swap out my 08 tahoe and now the air blows freely again....just before the ice and snow that is coming tomorrow! Thank you!

[@tillyboatpashe]

This turned the little light bulb on! My resistor blew out, with my original blower motor(really old). I replaced the resistor, it worked fine for a few days. Suddenly the blower didn’t work either. Put in new blower motor, still didn’t work. But now I think I blew out the new resistor on the old blower motor. So now i’m hoping that with my new blower motor, that a new resistor should not longer be “cooking” from the old blower motor! As the video sats, replacing both would be best. Thanks for the great video!

[@niloyu105]

No Skip Ads for a genius vlogger...

[@1AAuto]

+Nilo Yu Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@GriefPB]

Check your cabin filter aswell! The low pressure created by the blower motor from a clogged cabin filter can put excess strain on the blower, resistor and circuit.

[@reggiebrown8585]

Right grief

[@abdulwaaseihsultan7733]

More I watch, the more information I get. Simply fantastic ❤❤❤

[@th3frogman]

Great video. Love these walk-throughs. Just wanna point out that if a persons suspects a bad resistor pack out of the gate, testing for resistance on all of the resistor points should allow you to make that determination instead of using deduction to come to a reasonable conclusion about what is wrong.

[@jacobmcclelland3944]

Huge thank you to A1 Auto. Saving us time and money. Huge appreciation

[@normancisler8548]

Thanks for this! Helped me to understand the system and check everything. My fan was making noise for a day, then it stopped turning which caused the resistor to smoke. I watched the video, pulled the motor and found it was binding. Replaced it. Pulled the resistor, and smelled it! Yes, it smelled like burnt plastic, which was same smell when the system smoked. Replaced resistor, checked all fuses. Replaced both for less than 100$. Thanks for the video! 🙏🏼

[@marcpower4167]

Thank you a million times. My fan blower motor went out in the middle of the winter. I've been having several problems with my car and didn't want to sink too much more money into it. Thanks to your video and a few others I was able to change it myself and was only out the cost of the part. You saved me hundreds of dollars vs. bringing it into a shop. 😊

[@BeatnBounce]

Thank you so much . Turned out it was my blower resistor 15$ on Amazon. You’re the best 😎

[@salaciouscrumb9443]

I got a test light from O'Reilly and it couldn't reach the positive side of the terminal. I didn't have my tools on me either. While I plugged the blower motor back in it started to work again. These helped me narrow it down, I think it's a loose wire in the connector. Thank you

[@1AAuto]

+Salacious Crumb Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Thank you for your trouble shooting description! Also, the excellent explanation of how the resistor and motor can effect each other.

[@sesusama206]

Thank you for the short and easy to follow video. Just swapped my blower motor out in my 08 crv took me no less than 5 minutes! Like someone else said I used a T20 bit and it worked just fine.

[@TattedTommysTv]

Most explanatory video I have ever seen very good video this isn't even the year model in looking for but just your explanation is very descriptive and explained the functions of both the parts for me as well thanks for the video helped me out tremendously ..

[@0626jrp]

Love your guys videos. They have saved me numerous times from spending loads of money at a car shop.

[@1AAuto]

+Jeff P Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@4WinterTires-uv1mr]

Thank you!! I appreciate how you draw instructions on white paper. It helps me a lot

[@patrochism7700]

Please let me know what do I do when do 2001 Bill saber blower motor is not saying anything to Blue or not you can I hear the blower motor only thing I think the Freon is coming up but the blower motor is acting up it’s not saying any time do you think is the thermostat or is the blower motor cut the blower motor is not saying anything

[@ravenXO]

resistors contribute to alot. fun fact, if your car is having the issue of heating or cooling only one side of the car (left vs right) many times its a faulty resistor. after trying to recharge the a/c system and checking blendoors, the resistor turns out to be the culprit more than not.

[@geemills1964]

Exactly the information I was looking for. Honest and informative. Thank you.

[@wolfrus1809]

I was just gonna change my blower motor but you made some good points as to why you should change both thank you

[@stevenbowles2068]

gotta love 1A! Thanks for lacing us up!

[@gumbypokey5346]

Thanks for being so detail oriented

[@leonelreyes6044]

Very informative video not like the other videos that just tell you about one thing and don't explain everything else you have really helped us all save money you guys are the best.

[@jawadaboucha8266]

This guy is really good at explaining things thoroughly! Thank you

[@irishjug8208]

Very helpful video. My fan wasn’t working, I was getting volts before and after Resistor/Relay thinking fan was toast. Took the fan out hooked it up to my battery and it worked. Glad i didn’t buy a new fan. I was a lil confused why everything worked but Put everything back together. Maybe loose connections or there was a few dozen pine needles in the fan. Ty

[@cmfh2758]

Great job explaining! I hate working on electrical issues but you made this one much simpler. Thanks!

[@1AAuto]

+CM FH Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@CSCUVA]

Great video and trouble shooting steps. Allowed me to figure out my problem with my blower motor problem. However, going through these trouble shooting steps brought me to the only issue NOT mentioned in this great video, the BLOWER MOTOR RELAY! Can't believe there was no mention of that possible issue. But since the fuses were good but had no power at the blower motor resistor, next possible issue is the relay. But keep up the great videos!

[@1AAuto]

+CSCUVA Thanks for the feedback!

[@luistolentino1298]

At minute 3.18, he verified the power, coming from the relay, so it is not necessary to check the relay, if there was no power, yes, he would have to first verify the continuity of the line and the efficiency of the relay, in my opinion the youtuber did the right job.

[@soldier4christsoldier4chri90]

He did say if those steps didn't work there could be a relay issue.

[@vicentec9057]

Love your videos very helpful, only thing I would add is clean connections sometimes you get lucky! Like I did, on mine was the blower motor connections were to dirty wouldnt let it get power

[@dandidit]

Excellent clear explanation of how it all works! Thanks

[@kindercarcaredetailing4768]

Appreciate you A1 Auto, Thank you for all your videos. I always depend on you when I have a mechanical issue.

[@danbailey7690]

I have a question about the resistor…I get a natural gas or rotten egg smell every few minutes or so when my blower is running. Is that the resistor ? I just replaced my blower and everything works. I just can’t get rid of the smell. I changed the cabin air filter like 3 times. Thanks in advance!! You’re doing a great service for a lot of people.

[@angelellis7690]

Great professional, informative video! Packed with knowledge. Answerd all my questions regarding blower motor!

[@1AAuto]

+Angel Ellis Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@angelellis7690]

@@1AAuto I replaced my ac blower motor my self and it still didn’t work. I changed my resistor and it worked! Thank u so much.

[@1AAuto]

+Angel Ellis Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@claudiomontero71]

Wow!! Excellent video. I'm amazed at how easy it is to understand.

[@devjobin475]

I have an old car that kept getting some weird issues randomly. Your tips are so helpful and informative mostly for me; a newbie driver. Subscribed!

[@johnnysmith3540]

Or a simple $15 dollar part. Mines was the heater control switch on my 1999 Tahoe. Heater would only work on high. Switched it out now works perfect

[@diegom.9762]

Good ol Chevy

[@michaelbare5380]

Well done. I just replace both. Why not? Got the parts from you. Thanks.

[@tongoio]

My 97 outback gave me over 400k without any hint of blower trouble. Now I have an 08 model and the the blower decides to stops working and failed the rego cert. Why do they make such junk cars now? BTW, the 3 speed fan still works on my 1968 Chrysler.

[@chuckbowen5024]

Thanks! This was a great video. Clear, concise and complete!

[@jasonutterback1194]

This video was perfect and covered everything. Great job!

[@patrochism7700]

What do you do when your blower not working in your 2001 Bruella say I want to you can look cool air coming up but do you know here in the blower motor run

[@hernan7526]

Here is the most effective troubleshooting technique I have come across for the blower motor.

[@christopherpierre816]

Man .. I was about to change my blower and had no idea about the resistor. I'll do them both while I'm there

[@TasufinAm-su13.]

Thank you , that was well explained and simpler to follow. 👍

[@savannahstang66]

Great video and very informative through out the video. Perfect step by step on how to test each phase of what could go wrong with no blower motor. Mine is intermittent although this gives me the process on how to check.

[@jackjones9460]

Blower was working on high only and would sometimes turn off after hitting a bump. Changed the resister, now blower works on all speeds but next highest(#4 of 5). Car has a low and high blower fuse but no 4/5 power fuse. 2001 Buick Century Limited.

[@MrLeviaFUN]

Great video Mr. John Malkovich! Thanks

[@EnriqueGonzalez-i2y]

Very excellent and helpful video

[@AllAmericanDreamChaser]

Great job of explaining this! This video was very helpful. This man does a great job in all of his videos. Thank you

[@paket083]

Me sirvió, en mi caso era la resistencia en mal estado. Aún así cambié ambas piezas para que no se vuelva a quemar la resistencia.

[@jimmyjaymz2617]

I have a 2017 Ram 2500. All relays and fuses are good do have 12 volts at blower when running a test line to battery. I have changed the blower motor, the resistor and the climate control unit as well. Still no blower. Can hear the blend door actuators moving to adjust the hot and cold and direction. And all the lights turn on and engage AC. Still now blower. I'm ready to just run a hot wire with a toggle switch to the battery atp just to make it work.

[@reggiebrown8585]

These videos help a whole lot,even if not all the way it'll get ya there.kutg work.

[@charlestackett7137]

Helpful video. Lays is out so I can understand.

[@gordonwilloughby8793]

The blower on my impala got so it would stop running . sometimes after 20 or 30 minutes but sometimes after a few seconds. Bought a resistor to replace it but discovered that wiggling the plug on the resistor made the blower start or stop. Shot some contact cleaner in the plug and the prongs on the resistor. Plugged it back in and wiggled the plug. Also plugged and unplugged a few times. It seems to be fixed without any parts. Will take the resistor back if it continues to work.

[@kingsilver1610]

Thank you u saved me form wasting money and teached me more about my car

[@1AAuto]

+King Silver Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@davecrabb6416]

Your video helped a lot but problem was different ! I removed fuse in power box for front blower to check it (40A box style clear top) and saw no problem with meter. When I put it back everything working now! Can’t explain except it rebooted fan circuit Thanks

[@1AAuto]

+Dave Crabb Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@Night2nite]

Thanks, awesome board drawing too 😀

[@lovelife8128]

Helps a lot.

[@stephenwilliams7516]

It's awesome that he breaks it down. Very little room for failure.for this guy anyway.

[@grantw.whitwam9948]

Good one, I didn't know you could check those new fuses without taking them out.

[@1AAuto]

+Grant W. Whitwam Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@shawnslay4751]

Replaced #1 #2 fuses in relay box plus share #11191 big relay. No air was blowing, now it works. Can be fuse even if it looks good.

[@limited50scla]

Blew a resistor in under 60 seconds. Recently ordered a new resistor and blower motor. 🤞🏻

[@delltek102]

checked motor blower/fan is good, cold switching and warm switching works I can feel it air changing temperature next to the fan...but the air is still not blowing from the fans - 2010 honda crv ex

[@williamlee7782]

I love you guys and your videos. Wanted to replace both items today and it seems 1A Auto does not carry any of the parts. It doesn't list on the website.

[@munirfeyisel1022]

You are the best explaining and sharing your skills thanks!!

[@rickmars8581]

I have a 2004 Chevy Venture. The blower first started not working intermittently, in all 5 speeds, then stopped working altogether. When taking things apart I noticed some melting in the 2 prong harness going from the old control module to the blower. I changed the control module and found 4 of the lower fan settings work but not 5, the highest. It's totally dead on 5. Should I install a new blower motor or could the new control module be bad? How loose should the blower squirrel cage be when spun by hand? Mine seems fine but it does have a bit of resistance. Could that be causing a failure on the highest setting?

[@krisjones72]

Very helpful, especially as I'm working on trouble shooting my 06 Honda Odyssey

[@ml9342]

Very helpful. Thanks. What about intermittent issues? Bought a new resister before checking the electrical components (i.e. fuses and connections). I will follow what you did to check the power going to the resister and blower motor before I buy the blower motor (3rd gen Dodge Ram 1500).

[@26Beaner26]

All my connectors, fuses, and fan had power. Of course after taking the fan out and checking if it still worked. Fan switches on module did not turn when on any setting. Found out later it was the blower resistor after a new one was put on. 2013 Nissan rogue S.

[@Sillysillylittleman]

Thanks my blower motor made loud clunking sounds before it finally stopped working so Il replace both cheers

[@andrewsmith941]

Mine calls for a 4 wire plug going to resistor but I only have a 2 prong plug. I have had several issues with this and believe that is the issue

[@demontagemontage]

very thanks

[@ariira20]

Well explained I started my car and the ac was already on so i dont know why put i press on AUTO and the motor stop working .. check the fuses box 2 15 amp fuse blown.. when i changed them the fan blower work but with a weird noise.. and it smell like burnt

[@tlctilljcb]

Thank you guys!

[@abdulwaaseihsultan7733]

superb teacher sir

[@1AAuto]

+Abdul Waaseih Sultan Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@guebaradelivery769]

This channel is amazing.

[@oilheattommy3405]

Smart plan to replace both. My company van has blown through 2 resisters and this thing has been scarely used the last 2 years. First sign of trouble ... I'm changing both resister and motor.

[@spikeshostagetv5935]

The test light is always the best for mechanics

[@derrickmarshall628]

Or a power probe. If u know what that is

[@spikeshostagetv5935]

@@derrickmarshall628 of course I know what that is lol it's the same thing as a test light except it's a newer Technology Way of finding grounds and Hots.

[@derrickmarshall628]

My bad ... I didn't mean anything by that.

[@spikeshostagetv5935]

@@derrickmarshall628 naw lol you good sir. No problem

[@sonicboom460]

Good job explaining the problem and the remedy. 👍🏽

[@1AAuto]

+sonicboom460 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@sponiebr]

Excellent job explaining this diagnostic process! Thank you!

[@BrandonFifer]

You say to check the fuses....but which fuses are you checking specifically? When I pull up my fuse diagram there are like 7 of them that have to do with climate control and blower motors.

[@JRP3music]

I replaced my blower because it was noisy then stopped. I didn't know about the resistor. So far my fuses seem ok. The new blower isn't working. So, it could be the control switch or the resistor. Still learning how to do things the hard way....

[@odonnellvt1]

Wiggle the plug/wire harness going to the blower motor resistor , I replaced both the resistor and the blower motor. Worked for a few months then failed again , while taking it apart again with the fan in the on position it started working, now replacing the wire harness

[@edtharpe1126]

Thank you very much, the information you provided is awesome! I've looked at a lot of the videos, but I need help with something else. 2004 Tahoe w/rear HVAC. The rear temp blend actuator swaps from hot to cold continuously. None of my mechanic friends could figure it out. I've swapped the to actuators (same parts number) and replaced the rear control module twice. I live in south Georgia, so several years ago I manually (snapped the motor cover off and moved it) set it to cold and unplugged it. Btw, I'm a parts guy for over 30 years. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks again.

[@manooch]

In my case : My ac blower works intermittently, when car falls in a pothole blower fan comes back to work...I noticed if i tap the blower fan cover with a jack handle it comes back to work after each quitting...a lot say it is lose connection , but I see all kind of cars have that problem too , so not all of them have loose connection , one website said it is brushes inside the blower motor going bad...exactly ...that is it ...temporarily you can tap the blower as a solution ...later replace the blower fan ...of course if there are not other problems

[@9thwardneezy861]

What if the blower motor works? & why didn’t you test it?

[@donaldlawson9799]

It's the same as replacing both headlight bulbs or spark plugs.

[@yeanah2571]

He did, he tested the writing harness that goes to it, and the resistor input/output, if power is going either way, you know which part is faulty. Process of elimination, my man

[@surfer103]

Can the bad motor resistor make your AC fan cables get hot? If not what causes this to happen? Thank you for your time.

[@williamwilliams4559]

best video i seen on this thanks.

[@incognitosierreno8924]

Life saver. Thank you sir

[@tazmankb26]

Mine was the blower motor from shorting out due to water in the AC box. My AC condenser line was clogged so water filled inside and you could hear water sloshing when turning left, slight dampness on passenger side floorboard under glove box. I blew out line and replaced blower motor and all good for now. I suspect it will clog again.

[@horsefly1020]

Got mine to work just by taking it out and spinning by hand. It was tight to spin so brushes are probably going out. won't last long but it will be good enough till I pick up a blower motor.

[@vjekoz1753]

Man You are a professor! Yours explenation are fantastic! Thank You!

[@KJouttheBox]

Clean and concise great explanation thanks

[@MelvinG24]

What should I do, I my blower motor works but cool air does not coming out at all on the driver side?

[@manuel12888]

Thank you