What happens when a blower motor goes out in a car?
No air from the vents If the heater blower motor burns out or short circuits, it will not function, and therefore will not be able to produce any airflow for the system. The blower motor will usually have to be replaced in order to restore proper operation to the system.
Why does the blower motor keep running after I Turn Off the car?
Why does the blower motor keep running after I turn off the car? If your car uses a blower motor controller, it can keep running the blower motor after you shut down the engine. Those used to be installed only on vehicles with automatic climate control with variable speed fans, but now they’re installed on many late model vehicles.
How does a blower motor controller work on a car?
It’s really a simple concept: the blower motor controller pulses either the power or the ground circuit on and off depending on which fan setting you choose.
What are the downsides of a blower motor?
The downside of blower motor resistors is that, in order to reduce voltage, a resistor converts the energy into heat. These days cars can’t afford to waste that energy—there are simply too many electrical accessories to run.
What causes a fuse to blow on a blower motor?
If the blower motor relay develops any sort of problem that hinders its ability to properly limit and distribute power, it may cause the blower motor fuse to blow. Any sort of electrical spikes or excessive current from a bad relay will blow the fuse and cut power in order to protect the system.
Why does my car blower motor not shut off?
If you have a vehicle with climate control system and a variable speed blower motor and the blower motor won’t shut off and stays on HIGH with the car turned off and the key out, chances are the blower motor motor control processor is toast or the HVAC control module is damaged.
It’s really a simple concept: the blower motor controller pulses either the power or the ground circuit on and off depending on which fan setting you choose.
What are the symptoms of a worn out blower motor?
One of the symptoms of a worn out blower motor is that it can intermittently produce a loud screeching noise when running. How to test a blower motor? If the blower motor doesn’t work at all, the blower motor itself must be tested first. Typically it’s done by measuring the voltage at the blower motor connector when it’s turned on.
What to do if your climate controlled blower wont shut off?
If your climate controlled blower processor is shot, be prepared to spend mucho bucks for a replacement. But before you start throwing expensive parts at the problem, you’ll have to do some checking. Start by testing the gray/black wire at the blower motor control processor. First, try grounding the wire. Then try removing it.