Can a blower motor resistor work intermittently?
When the resister of the blower motor starts to fail, the motor operates only intermittently. The higher current can make the jump across the resistor contacts that are going bad and get the blower motor to engage.
Why does the blower in my car only work on high?
When a blower resistor fails, the highest fan speed usually is the only one that still works because it essentially bypasses the resistor and receives the maximum amount of voltage. When the resistor is working, it reduces the amount of voltage going to the lower fan speeds, so the fan runs slower.
What would causes a blower motor resistor to go bad?
In most cases, a blower motor resistor fails due to corrosion or overheating. Sometimes, the mechanical resistance to the motor rotation causes an excessive electric current that can overheat and prematurely damage the blower motor resistor.
What does a Toyota Corolla a / C blower do?
A Toyota Corolla A/C blower motor is responsible for moving cooled or heated air throughout your cab to keep you and your passengers comfortable when the weather’s not agreeable. If your fan only operates at the higher settings or has failed entirely, you need to make a visit to your local AutoZone to resolve the issue.
What causes a blower motor to not work?
If the blower motor resistors’ internal components fail it may cause the blower motor to malfunction, or not function at all on one or more of the settings. This can also be caused by a blower motor switch, so a proper diagnosis is highly recommended if you are uncertain of what the issue may be.
How can I tell if my Toyota radiator fan is bad?
The fan motor is bad – You may have a bad fan motor. You can test this when you are at home by finding the radiator fan switch and disconnecting the wiring harness. Use a jumper wire and insert it into the two contacts. If your fan does not come on, the motor is bad. Another way to check the fan is to turn on the air conditioning in the car.
Why does my car fan keep blowing cold air?
Engine fan: Most vehicles today have a thermostatically controlled electric fan that comes on when additional engine cooling is necessary. A defective thermostatic switch could make the fan run continuously, reducing the coolant temperature to the point where you can’t get enough heat into the interior.