HVAC blower motor problem...thanks

My HVAC blower motor would run only on the high setting, and it was blowing weakly on the high setting. I had been putting off buying a new blower motor for probably the last year because it was still working, somewhat.

I read on this site about a "blower motor resistor" which is a crappy little piece that plugs into the blower motor. It's job is to prevent the heater motor from baking the ventilation system and causing a fire.

Anyway, I called the dealership and it was only a $15 part. It was simple to replace and now my A/C is running like a champ on all settings.

I just wanted to post in case anyone else has the same problem.

buzzcut1580 said:

Wow this is exactly whats wrong with my car. The blower only works on high speed. Thanks for the post, now i know whats wrong with it and will order the part. I think i shorted it out in the car wash, i left the heat on, and suds came out the floor vent. I shut it off real quick, then saw a little smoke. d'uh.

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Yep, now that you mention it, when I took mine out it looked like it was rusted...hmmm...prolly the moisture like you said.

Easy and cheap fix, that is for sure.