Why is my AC blower not working?
Why is my AC blower not working?
A common problem behind an air conditioner blower not starting includes overheating, which keeps the motor from running. Let your air conditioner rest and cool down for a while before trying to turn it on again; if the motor works at that point, overheating is probably the problem.
What are the symptoms of blower motor failure?
- Lack of air from the vehicle’s vents
- Stuck on specific settings
- Stuck at one speed
Is my blower motor bad?
No air from the vents. No air flow from the vents when the heater or air conditioning is activated is another symptom of a bad blower motor. 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…
Why does blower motor resistor keep going out?
The blower motor appears to be defective here. When the brushes wear out the motor draws excessive amps which could cause the resistor to burn out. Before making further replacements remove the motor and check it, especially the brush assembly. This is the most likely reason for the resistor to fail repetitively.
A common problem behind an air conditioner blower not starting includes overheating, which keeps the motor from running. Let your air conditioner rest and cool down for a while before trying to turn it on again; if the motor works at that point, overheating is probably the problem.
No air from the vents. No air flow from the vents when the heater or air conditioning is activated is another symptom of a bad blower motor. 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…
The blower motor appears to be defective here. When the brushes wear out the motor draws excessive amps which could cause the resistor to burn out. Before making further replacements remove the motor and check it, especially the brush assembly. This is the most likely reason for the resistor to fail repetitively.
