When do you need a new blower motor?
If you are getting 120 volts to the motor and it is not starting then you have a blower motor problem and either need another new blower motor or a new blower motor run capacitor. If you are not getting voltage to the blower motor out of the control board then you probably need a new control board again.
What causes a bad or failing blower motor relay?
Blown fuses. One of the first symptoms of a bad or failing AC blower motor relay is a blown AC blower motor relay circuit fuse. 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…
How long does it take to replace a Mercedes blower motor?
There is a motor and relay below the motor that many folks replace at the same time, since both are known to fail. One form member even has an excellent write up about the replacement, including pics. Very helpful! It’s about a 2-3 hour job, less if you’ve done one before. Thanks guys, I’ll look again. Must have missed it first time round
How is the speed of the blower motor controlled?
The electronic module that controls the speed of the blower motor is called a blower motor control module. In some cars, the blower motor has only 4 or 5 fixed speeds. In this case, the speed of the blower motor is controlled by a blower motor resistor.
Why is the blower motor not working on my car?
My car has an automatic transmission. Hi There, The resistor is what controls the speed of the blower motor, not the relay. The blower motor relay supplies power to this motor when you turn the switch to “on” that can sometimes fail. When this happens, you may notice that you will not feel anything blowing out of the vents at all.
What are the symptoms of a failed blower motor resistor?
Blower motor resistor problems. Problems with a blower motor resistor are common in many cars. The most common symptom of a failed blower motor resistor is when the heater fan only runs at high speed and doesn’t work at low speeds.
The blower resistor is connected in series to the blower fan motor. This means that the current running through the blower motor, and its’ speed is therefore controlled by the resistor value. The user chooses a fan speed by selecting a speed which then connects one of the resistors in the blower resistor pack.
If you are getting 120 volts to the motor and it is not starting then you have a blower motor problem and either need another new blower motor or a new blower motor run capacitor. If you are not getting voltage to the blower motor out of the control board then you probably need a new control board again.
What causes a blower motor to stop working?
In a situation where the motor doesn’t work on any speed, the most likely causes are: a blown power supply fuse, a bad motor ground connection, bad motor speed control module or a failed motor. On all systems, a failed blower motor is least likely. Blower motors generally don’t fail out of the clear blue.
What should I do if my blower fan wont come on?
You will need to test with a voltmeter and see if your fan motor is getting the required 110 to 125 volts AC out of your control board to start the motor. I would suggest setting your thermostat to the “Fan ON” position. You should be getting 120 volts out of the control board.
Why does my furnace blower not come on?
I have an older Maytag furnace that will fire up but the blower motor doesn’t come on, after a minute the the limit switches will turn of the furnace because it will get to hot. I already replaced the motor, the limit switches, and the motor board but I still have the same problem.
What to do if your blower motor wont start?
You can test by testing with a voltmeter set to “Volt AC” between the high-speed blower wire (usually black) and the white neutral wire. If you are getting 120 volts to the motor and it is not starting then you have a blower motor problem and either need another new blower motor or a new blower motor run capacitor.
How can I tell if my blower fan is a relay?
The only way to test and see if it is a blower motor relay would be to test with a voltmeter to see if the motor is getting 110 volts to the motor when it starts going off and on. I hope you can easily find and fix the problem.
Why does my blower fan not come on?
I have heard some people say that if you have a Honeywell Smart Valve, gas valve installed and it is defective then this can cause blower motor issues where the blower will not start.
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.