Why is my blower motor not working properly?

As for the blower problem, if you find no fuses blown out and your system uses a variable speed control rather than several fixed speeds then the speed control module may possibly be damaged. It is a solid state unit the regulates the power to the blower motor. To see if the motor has a problem you could apply power directly to the motor. MarzK

What happens when a blower motor relay wears out?

Without it, the AC system will not be able to circulate any heated or cooled air. The blower motor relay controls the current used to power the blower motor, and is subject to the constant on and off switching. Over time, it can eventually wear out.

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.

Why is my gas leaf blower not working?

The reality is that it will break down just like anything else because it has a lot of moving parts that need to be maintained. Gas leaf blowers are more prone to having issues over electric blowers, simply because there is more that can go wrong. Just because your leaf blower won’t start doesn’t mean it needs to be replaced completely.

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.

Why is the resistor not working on my blower?

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.

How is the speed of the blower motor controlled?

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.

This is a classic blower motor resistor problem which is common on older cars and trucks that use manual fan speed switch controls. This problem will also occur on climate control systems when the speed controller has burned out omitting full power to the blower motor. This can also occur with the ignition key off.

How do you fix a blower motor on a car?

Disconnect the electrical connector at the blower motor and jumper power and ground to the motor, bypassing all the speeds controls. Run a fused jumper from the battery to the power side of the motor and connect a temporary grounding jumper to the other motor terminal.

Why is my blower fan making a ticking noise?

This is due to normal bearing and brush wear that occurs in all motors of this type. This wear can sometime be correlated to an audible ticking or squeaking noise when the fan is operating. When this heater motor stops one of three things has happened the electrical supply has quit, the motor has burned out or the system ground has failed.

Why does my blower motor make a squealing noise?

The squealing noise happens most often in the winter during cold startups and may disappear as the motor heats up. If you ignore the noise, the bearing will continue to wear to the point where the motor won’t start at all. The reason I’m not including the motor resistor as a suspect is because it usually only controls the lower speeds.

What should I do if my blower motor is not working?

If it’s good, refer to a wiring diagram for your vehicle and conduct these tests: Disconnect the electrical connector at the blower motor and jumper power and ground to the motor, bypassing all the speeds controls.

Why is my GM 3.8L blower not working?

If the blower motor in your 3.8L GM vehicle is stuck in only one speed (usually stuck in high) or no blower speeds work, then there’s a good chance that the blower control module is bad and behind the problem.

Why does my blower not work at high speeds?

Blower works on slow speeds, but not on high speed. Check for bad fuse or bad high speed relay. Swap the high speed relay with another relay with the same part number. Also, check the fuse for the control side of the high speed relay. Make sure the ground side of the high speed relay is working. Blower works on some speeds but not others

Where does the power go in a blower motor?

For each higher speed, power flows through one less resistor. Some car makers run blower motor power through the fan speed switch first, then through the blower motor resistor and then to the blower motor and ground. Other car makers reverse that and run power to the blower motor first and terminate ground at the blower fan speed switch.

How does a lower speed blower fan work?

Blower Fan Works on High Only. When the motor is switched onto the lower speeds the electrical power is routed through a series of resistors or a solid state assembly that drops the voltage down to 6 volts, 8 volts and then 10 volts (low, medium low, medium) which in turn makes the blower motor turn slower.

How does a resistor work on a blower motor?

Other car makers reverse that and run power to the blower motor first and terminate ground at the blower fan speed switch. By it’s very nature, resistors resist the flow of electricity, much like a flow restrictor in a pipe.

Why is my blower motor not working properly?