How can I tell if my blower motor is bad?
The motor should spin at its highest setting. If it does then you have a problem with the connection at the plug. If not, you have a bad motor. The blower gets it’s power from a relay. In the case of my 1996 Ranger the relay is behind the passenger side headlight. If there is no voltage and the fuses are good, check the relay.
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…
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.
Where does the power from the blower motor come from?
The power for the blower motor comes straight from a 30 amp fuse that is hot in run. It is the fuse directly above the flasher. This black box contains relays. It’s located just behind the passenger side headlight and in front of the container for the air filter. Here’s the relay box without the lid on it.
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…
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.
What happens if you have a bad blower motor?
The blower motor is the component responsible for pushing air through the vents of your vehicle’s heating and air conditioning systems. Without it, the AC system will not be able to circulate any heated or cooled air.
Where is the blower control switch on the dashboard?
The blower control switch on the dashboard controls the circuit flow of the blower motor to adjust the voltage from low, to medium, to medium-high, to high. When on high, the circuit bypasses the blower resistor.