SYMPTOMS OF A BAD BLOWER FAN MOTOR RESISTOR

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[@gramchinn2]

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[@jesusrodrigo9827]

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[@rufinogaytan4028]

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[@Engineerboy100]

Good straight to the point explanation of the blower motor resistor function. Thank you for posting, good job!

[@mynameisearl1777]

Wow that guy is talented. Working on a car while talking under water. Thanks for the info at any rate

[@mickangio16]

Haha. Good one.

[@jeromejohnson6229]

That was funny.

[@christopherwilson8134]

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[@dawonnejackson7316]

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[@dylansasson6756]

Took me a video or two to understand the accent. Now I am ecstatic when I click on a vid and hear him. Dude knows his stuff.

[@Notarobot310]

Typically they go bad because of the soldier points get hot and then release contact. Usually the lower settings go out first because the more redistricted the current the hotter the contact points become.

[@sankofa9183]

Let me just be the first to say shout-out to the foreign land mechanics man they're styling gear is on point. 👍

[@AdrienBastarache-w2t]

very good video,i have that problem in Dodge van.,thank you.

[@checorivera9]

Thank you! For this video. One of the best that I seen

[@David-yh5po]

Thanks for sharing this video with us. The videos are very helpful to me.

[@okanuzun3753]

Thank you explanation of the blower motor resistor function! I think some of them has a transistors inside ! My Car is Punto evo blowers work, controling speed is Ok. But sometime blower motor stop after 3-5 minutes later works again proporly for along time ! I clouldn't solve problem What should be do firts ? I need a some advices . Thank you !

[@johnthetrickster1957]

Thanks for the info. helped out alot.

[@Johnny_the_5]

Thanks for the education 👍🏾

[@bnunn1]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze with a blower fan that randomly quits and then starts again. I've changed the blower fan twice. I'm almost positive it's not the fan. I suspect it may be the blower motor regulator / resistor. Do you have a video that shows the location of the resistor and how to change it?

[@Wheniamweakiamstrong]

What did this end up being? I have a 2014 Buick Verano that is doing the same thing.

[@bnunn1]

@@Wheniamweakiamstrong It wasn't the blower or the resistor. It was the wiring harness that connects the two. I started moving the wire and the fan would start then stop. I went to my local auto parts store, bought the harness, installed and haven't had a problem since. I hope this fixes your problem too.

[@fatkilla22]

Im having the same problem as well going to try that

[@TBb____]

Did yours ever have an issue turning on initially??

[@bnunn1]

@@TBb____ Yes. Sometimes it would not start at all. Then, it would suddenly start working. It's been over 5 months since I replaced the wiring harness and I haven't had any problems since.

[@dav98metal2]

Thanks men you always been sooooo helpful with your videos

[@Kman.]

There's got to be a small tool or s/thing that will test to see whether or not it's the RESISTOR or the MOTOR, right? You can't return parts like this if they're purchased. I've got an '08 C300 and the fan doesn't work at ALL. Now, while this "probably" (or at least to me) seems like it's the actual FAN, it very well could be the resistor, RIGHT?

[@gregblount5577]

My trailblazers blower motor was doing exactly what you and everyone else said it was. Only had 5, top speed, 1, 2, 3, and 4 doesn't work at all. I changed the resister, and nothing changed. I was hoping to get what other things i should look for. Thanks

[@DennisHicks78749]

Most of those resistors have an internal thermal fuse that blows if it gets too hot. A worn motor may cause excess heat. Some resistors can be opened, and you can test that thermal fuse and replace it if it is blown. That can save you $100-200 for an OEM resistor! But something caused it to blow, so don’t stop there, keep checking.

[@lionsinofprideescanor8709]

Thanks mate.. now after i change that shitty broken blower fan resistor my car aircon works again 👍👍👍

[@heroknaderi]

Very Helpful

[@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103]

If the blower isn’t coming on will the faulty resister also cause the compressor or cooling fan not to operate

[@Chris_G_541]

Great video. Ty

[@theiceageiscoming.5516]

Thanks!!! 💪😎🇺🇲

[@rogerpickard3698]

The car looks great

[@TheLottoCaliGirls]

😍 thank you amigo

[@ebloulou4203]

1st off thank you very much for this awesome video. What I’m experiencing is that every time I start my car the ac would start making noise and simultaneously switch back and forth from heat to cool air, after a minute or so it would either get stuck at cool air or hot air, would that be the resistor or the motor going out? Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@cmestlshapin9593]

My truck was doing the same thing. It kept cycling on and off between ac and regular. It's not the blower motor in this case. Could be one of a few things. It could be low on freon. I would start by checking that. If its not low then check to see if the the low and high side sensors are working properly. You could also take a hose and clean the radiator real well. Sometimes they get clogged up from dust, bugs, ECT. If none of those help the cycling situation then check to see if either your fan clutch is engaging and turning off properly. If you have electric fans check to see if there turning on.

[@ebloulou4203]

@@cmestlshapin9593 yeah I. My case it’s was the HVAC Air Door Actuator, I realized after I changed the blower lol

[@wcsoblake85]

@@cmestlshapin9593 I was thinking AC fan clutch. I have had to change mine on a 08 civic si. It is intermittent cold air. They can look at the pully for the AC and see if it spins when they mash the AC button. That's how I diagnosed mine.

[@saucedo1856]

It’s your blend door actuator. Some vehicles have more than 1.

[@ebloulou4203]

@@saucedo1856 thank you very much

[@agoodjuan]

Thank you tovarish.

[@FredShedPottin]

Is this a selectable resistor or an adjustable thermistor ?

[@akaredcrossbow]

My Jeep Commander blower is stuck on high, even when you turn the dial to off. The only way to get it to turn off is to remove the key. I have dual climate control. Do you think it’s the resistor? Thank you!

[@alwayslegit]

Same problem, Honda Civic. Blows HIGH on all settings, even off. Did you figure yours out?

[@akaredcrossbow]

@@alwayslegit I changed the resistor and it fixed the problem.

[@alwayslegit]

@@akaredcrossbow I’ll change it, thanks for the reply!

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

Very helpful thanks so much brother!

[@accurry8566]

My fan speed adjusts fine, the problem is the fan will turn off. I turn the power off and then back on and then the fan is on again... Like something is going out but I'm not sure what yet Is there a chance it's the fuse?

[@PAboxbreakers]

Same issue im lost. Tried the fuse still does it so idk

[@docohm50]

My blower is inop. I have a good fuse, relay and I used a separate power and ground on the blower and it works. Are you saying the blower resister can also cause the blower NOT to work?

[@steveandrews8301]

Yep.

[@joshferguson9421]

If we drank every time you said "ok" we'd be dead

[@stevenw4334]

thats ok

[@apollo180]

Ok

[@bugsmash1832]

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[@poolbob8776]

These guys are great. They just make me wanna clear my throat....🙂

[@garyeckel1656]

LOL, most times bro its dat guy here"! haa love the slang....bad English. nice job.

[@gitzcrazyboy]

Heat and Cool works fine, however when i set the dial to the last notch it stops and then a moment or two later it works. Also, when on the last notch and it not working, if i drop it down to the 2nd last notch, the fan turn on and then sometimes I can put it to full power and it works. Can this be apart of the fan motor resistor?

[@PAboxbreakers]

Curious as well im having the same issue. Once my vehicle's running like 15-20 minutes it works just fine. Until then its just off and on at random

[@s.h.3638]

How do you know if the Blower Motor is working but the Blower Motor Resistor is not? My 2013 Avenger is not blowing air at all, heat or a/c. The light on the knobs come on but no air, no noise, nothing. Any suggestion. It's too cold to not have heat.

[@dondanana9573]

just had this issue on my car it was the blower motor itself. Also had the resistor fixed too cause it was rusted not sure if that was an issue too.

[@Batman2StaticShock]

Did you find out the issue

[@s.h.3638]

@@Batman2StaticShock yes

[@DjolePC]

I have a problem with my Golf MK6, blower works perfectly on all speeds except when I switch to the windshield direction, blower works but no air coming out. In all other directions, legs, face works great. Is it possible that something inside is stuck or can be caused by a bad blower switch resistor? Thanks for your help and advice!

[@cmestlshapin9593]

It sounds like the actuator is bad.

[@mikemoore903]

Will the resistor stop the blower motor from blowing air? Because the blower motor is brand new, on, and spinning. But still no air flow through vents? Or is it the relaly preventing airflow through vents?

[@Onederland2319]

Where can you find the part? I have this same issue and I can only find one for the rear not the front. Rear climate works fine. Ugh this is frustrating.

[@JOEGGGJOE]

Autozone or any parts store.

[@Gennyrisho]

Parts store, or if you want it shipped out to you, try RockAuto

[@sagew7377]

My Macan from 2017 shuts off and restarts blower motor when I hit bumps. Do you think this is the problem? Thank you!

[@waltercarrillo6065]

Excellent!

[@joleneguerrero4794]

I have a 2012 dodge journey. The front ac works well. For the rear, I hear the sound of motor running but no actual air coming out. What can it be? Also the speed for the fan control I can hear it getting faster when speed is raised. But no air

[@timlange3103]

What about the fan goes from high to low back to high etc.?

[@farmerkris423]

Tim Lange I have the same problem

[@kikachu9569]

Were you able to figure out what it was? Mine is having the same issue

[@timlange3103]

Mine turned out to be the hvac blower. I also replaced the switch at the same time.

[@kikachu9569]

@@timlange3103 ah thank you!! 😁😁

[@ZEPPELIN198]

I have to change the blower motor resistor out in my 2014 Focus. Of course I have the luck of having the one damn car in which its located near the gas pedal....so now i have to disassemble that....Great fun lol

[@steveandrews8301]

Better there than in / under the dash - which can be a bit ch to get to.

[@mauricehinton5889]

My heat and A/C only blows on the MAX setting. It doesn't do anything on the lower settings. Could it be the blower motor resistor?

[@mickangio16]

Yes!

[@JaceD4V1S88]

Dont run it til you replace the resistor. if you turn it on to the hightest that DOESNT work itll pull too many amps and burn out the switch

[@aricwithautoreplay]

Good vid👍

[@ryanf6054]

I have a 2010 Ford Edge and when I turn my air on it will either blow air or not blow air. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t. Was thinking it was the fan blower motor but not completely sure. A smack or two under the glove box and it sometimes turns on but not for long

[@michaelmansun6203]

I'll watch this vid again when I have my Romanian translator with me.

[@ACAMPS.HITHOUSE]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dalebills9470]

😂

[@EdsonATorres]

Don’t be an as$&@#!

[@WaterGuyLives]

You guys just need to listen, guys. Us guys understand him perfectly well, guys.

[@ronmoore3987]

I underrrstood every word he said.You must of never had a foreign friend Jesus!

[@joelsinga]

Dude sounds like how I would think a Walrus would sound if it could talk. I thought I was under the sea visiting Aquaman some of this video😆🤷‍♂️

[@tylerlogsdon8623]

Holy shit now I can't watch the video😂

[@steveandrews8301]

It's a Russian accent, dummy. Give the guy a break.

[@LuwellunWilliams-u7l]

What stops the power from going to the blower motor

[@justsoblessed]

What if the speed is stuck on high, and I can’t turn it off

[@thejyothi1283]

thank you well done

[@daiseydeals8319]

CAn a bad blower motor cause the battery light to come on? an under charge the batter to the point of draining the batter?

[@fredkremer602]

yes can drain battery for sure

[@JS-te4gz]

Nice to see a heatsink...my escape is just plastic

[@underwaterworldmckay5502]

Mine stopped working so I changed it, i drove with the fan blowing and ac on to work and then it when I went back in the car after work it stopped working again. Its frustrating... when is causing this?

[@AdrienBastarache-w2t]

Thanks.i have a van like yours the resistor. is bad.

[@hectoralvares1007]

Driver side vents air comes out not so cold and the passenger side comes out cold 🥶 could it be the resistor as well?

[@steveandrews8301]

No, it's probably an flap / air door actuator motor that's bad.

[@amypiero]

Hi Sir.. I have an issue with my Toyota Wish 2007.While driving all of a sudden my aircon and its panel went off.Later i check the radiator fan also went off. I went to sent to a mechanic....he change for me a fuse and it went back to normal.Today while driving same thing happened again. Went to another shop , he checked whole day but unable to find the fault. Can you help me and guide me what is the main problem? Thanks

[@ShisuiHack]

Same happened to me. It stopped working and then it work by itself in 3 mins like what is going on. When I leave it on when it stop working,I drove on dirty traffic, sewer or hit under glovebox to make it work. I just hate to drive back to mechanic to tell em something wrong with AC.

[@ShisuiHack]

My mechanic friend checked it out. It was my blower motor when he kicked under the glove box one time and the fan run smoothly. Like wow.. He told me that I need a blower motor replacement because that blower I have is getting old or dirty in the blower because of how long i had this car or too much miles. My car is 05. Your is 07. So I hope it better roll when you hit it. If not,I don't know what to say.

[@MrJeepguy1974]

What about when I have ac on at any speed it intermittently will stop blowing and make a swooshing noise and then blow again really annoying 2017 Tacoma

[@oatsfavorite]

If my AC button isn't turning on and no ac, could it be a blower motor resistor problem? my fan speeds all work so I don't think it is. Toyota 86 2017 Thank you

[@billmoore5923]

Where can you purchase them at the resistor for a 2004 Mercedes Benz S430

[@michaelvonluehrte6448]

Anywere

[@unknownplauer9941]

Can it drain ur battery?

[@alexanderthegrape5370]

Yes it can

[@unknownplauer9941]

@@alexanderthegrape5370 thanks I just bought a new one and it arrived today and ima install it hope it work !

[@erincieslik3225]

I have a Mazda 6 2015. We replaced the blower motor twice it last about 1 day then doesn't work. Any ideas?

[@daniel687king7]

Can this resistor drain your battery???

[@axelc9262]

Hey my van is making a really loud sound sometimes under the hood it kind of sounds like a car horn but quieter and I told my friend and he says he thinks it’s my blower motor. After I turn the van off the sound will continue for about 30 seconds while lots of heat blows out of the front of my van. (I can only tell because it’s cold here in Wyoming right now so I can visibly see the heat coming from the front of the van)

[@brycelund7155]

Axel C Did he mean a cooling fan? Maybe your van is overheating and causing the fan to blow when it is normally not needed.

[@cmestlshapin9593]

Does your van have a fan clutch? They sound wierd when they engage. Usually means its going out.

[@AJS616]

If it’s not working at all would that be the blower fan?

[@crazyjkz]

I've read and heard that eventually a bad blower motor resistor (the part being referred to in this video) can lead to the heat/AC not working at all on any fan speed. I'm having the same issue on my 2004 Saab 9-3 right now. It started out where the blower fan would occasionally not work at all or it would sometimes either take a few minutes before it would start blowing or it would only work on the highest fan speed, but over the course of a few months of that now it's barely working at all. I'll be changing the blower motor resistor in a few days since its only a $25 part and an easy job to do.

[@GoogleAccount-ii9sj]

@@crazyjkz did it fix it

[@touchoftiara8230]

Do this issue cause your car to overheat?

[@georgelindsay8012]

How about if the blower motor will not turn off?

[@fredkremer602]

replace. i just had this issue. it can drain your battery

[@chrismauro3915]

Where is the resistor located in the 2015 Dodge Journey? it isn’t under the dash where you show any longer.

[@derr3ck2029]

What part makes the air go from main vents, to defrost, or to floor vents. I need that part.

[@PCPKCreed]

Blend door actuator just passing by thought I could help

[@brisketman3757]

Everytime he says "ok" take a shot

[@roblord7610]

What would cause delayed power to the blower motor. Blower takes up to 15 minutes to come on after being switched on

[@georgemam4804]

If it works only on highest speed setting? Is it a symptom of bad resistor or something else?

[@georgemam4804]

@owen benJEWman sucks VOX OFF it was the resistor, indeed. I didn't have to replace it. A soldered connection was broken, I soldered it again and it works fine.

[@PAboxbreakers]

Curious why my blower come on then shuts off like after 10 seconds. 10 seconds later comes back on. Just goes on and off. Let the car warm up like 20 minutes and it works just fine doesn't shut off or on anymore. Was going to change the resistor but i haven't seen anything that shows thats a symptom of it. Anyone else have this issue?

[@savannahtaylor5616]

My ac only blows when I’m on the highway. Is this my blower motor or resistor? Or both?

[@knight896661]

Does ur car work on all levels of the blower? If so it could be a clogged up dirty ac condenser radiator or your ac needs charged if it blows cold while driving but warm at idle?

[@gianfrancoa]

Thanks for the video. "Guys" count =16

[@A_Bone1972]

when brushes wear out on the blower motor this can cause the resistor to overwork and fail if the fan on the blower motor doesn't spin freely can also cause the resistor to overwork and fail ✌️🐝➕

[@yanvigne5572]

My AC/heat comes on without me touching the control panels on my ford explorer limted what could be the problem?

[@doreencamerona5849]

no heat for 3 years HELP, the heater core hoses are both hot thermostat replaced but didnt need too replace antifreeze levels are good HELP

[@yeb7997]

Maybe a blend door actuator

[@Snowman3g]

I have a 2012 Chevy traverse and I got no heat or air in the front. I get heat in the back but not the front

[@datylor1]

My blower motor on my Mitsubishi L200 Sportero is intermittent. It is only when I go down in a hole whilst driving the motor comes on. i need direction in removing this motor.

[@Hi-lb8cq]

My 1996 Hyundai accent has this problem too....

[@eddytv948]

Hello. My nissan murano 2019 blower is not working

[@rickysalguero8]

Great 👍 mines burnt.

[@SettinFools]

my bmw e46 heater fuse stops my car from starting , if i put heater fuse in it works but car wont start until i remove fuse then it starts ?? help !

[@nateitscake88]

Hmmmm... Don't think this is my problem. My fan turns on just fine and I can change the speed with no issue. For whatever reason the direction of airflow will intermediately change to the floor and then back to the top vents. This is happening when I have the flow direction on top vents only. What do you thing my problem is?

[@laurar7796]

Mine doesn’t come on unless I hit the blower motor. I’m unsure if I should change the resistor or the blower motor.

[@felipecarvalho4797]

@@laurar7796 what ended up being your problem. i dont know which one to change

[@laurar7796]

@@felipecarvalho4797 It was my blower motor. As soon as we hooked the new one up it worked great!

[@davidkiser1241]

my sisters 2015 cruze the blower wont work the controls wont even light up

[@TEMPESUNDEVIL480]

Dracula became a mechanic?

[@raymonddancy2588]

I have a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT a blower motor goes out sometimes like if we hit a bump or we slammed the car door does anybody know what this could be

[@pantoastado1264]

Holy shit thank you so much instant sub

[@NewzAndReviewz]

My guy!!

[@mushroomtime7839]

My mom took her lincoln navigator to the mechanic and said it was the blower motor resisiter but idk bc our problem is the air works but it doesnt get cold, it feels like it wants to but won't . Also, when she turns on the ac it wont turn off unless she turns off the car . Which is bad Because its been like this for years and can hear the clutch is really bad . Would you know what we could fix to get the cold air or is it completely bad. We've replaced the thermostat and the ac actuator but its still the same

[@krisboyce77]

His voice sounds like a dirt bike engine being throttled. What is he saying?

[@johnknoxville4304]

2015 c300 4MATIC AC blower runs on very slow many time when the car is off and no keys in. The car started smelling bad and this is so annoying 😒. It blows regular air and the AC is not running, just the blower

[@livenfree]

Did he say he would make 200 videos for each vehicle!?

[@steveandrews8301]

For each topic covered, I think he said. (Exaggerating a bit, I'm sure..).

[@justindillon200]

But what if the fan won't turn OFF?

[@chriswwjd777]

The blower is getting weaker and weaker. Now it barely blows on high. 2002 Camry v6 se

[@flaron352]

Fan only works on #, changed resistor no change 2012 fiat 500. Not sure what next

[@wickedlokz1849]

I replaced motor an resistor and still stays on 😢

[@annellehenderson7709]

What about Range Rover?

[@johnnymac1975]

Please let me pick your brain. 2006 Chrysler 300 3.5 rwd. will not start by turning the key but it will start with the auto start, I can then turn the key and drive and the car -the blower motor does not work - The temp control unit background lights light up but the the blower motor doesn’t turn on nor does the rear defog. Any feedback from anyone would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you.

[@k_llavybzproductions9274]

My 1999 mitsubishi eclipse won't blow ac nor heat at all