How to change the blower resistor pack on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?

Gently pull down and back on the blower resistor pack, rocking gently side to side to slide the pack off of the screw that you loosened. Once it pops free, the blower resistor pack will pull straight down and out for complete removal from your 2002 Grand Prix. If you inspect it, it is usually obvious where the resistor has burned and failed.

What was the wheelbase of the 1978 Pontiac Grand Prix?

1978 brought a downsizing of the Grand Prix and the other A-bodies. The 1978 GP was about 1 ft (0.3 m) shorter and 600 lb (270 kg) lighter than the 1977 model with an overall length of 200 in (5,100 mm) and a 108 in (2,700 mm) wheelbase. For the first time in Grand Prix history, a V8 engine was not standard equipment.

What was the performance of the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix?

1973 Pontiac Grand Prix All A-bodies, including the Grand Prix, were redesigned for 1973. This generation was larger and heavier, due partly to the federally mandated 5 mph (8.0 km/h) crash bumpers. Although large V8s were still available, the performance was on the decline due to new emissions control systems.

When was the last year for the Pontiac Grand Prix?

2008. 2008 was the Pontiac Grand Prix’s last year as the sedan. For 2008, Pontiac did not offer the GT trim, but continued to offer both a base and GXP trim. The base trim is offered with a 200 hp (150 kW) V6 engine and 16 in (41 cm) wheels. Several new colors were also added for the 2008 model year.

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Where is the resistor on a blower fan?

Some common locations are near the blower fan motor, under or behind the dashboard, around the passenger footwell etc. Once the resistor is located and detached, it is often possible to say whether the resistor has burned out or not judging by the physical appearance only.

How do you remove a 2002 Grand Prix?

Loosen this hidden screw approximately two turns without removing it. Gently pull down and back on the blower resistor pack, rocking gently side to side to slide the pack off of the screw that you loosened. Once it pops free, the blower resistor pack will pull straight down and out for complete removal from your 2002 Grand Prix.

What causes a blower resistor pack to fail?

Blower resistor packs cause most of the failures. Rarely does the blower motor itself fail. The blower resistor pack drops the voltage to the blower motor, reducing the speed of the fan motor at lower speed settings. Less power equals less airflow. Restricting the voltage creates heat in the resistor pack, and over time, the resistor burns.

Where is the sound damper on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?

Open the passenger door. Get down on your knees, and look up above where the passenger feet go, directly under the glove box on your 2002 Grand Prix. There is a cardboard reinforced felt sound damper held in by plastic retainers. Gently pry the plastic retainer clips, being careful to not damage them. Remove the sound damper.

How to change the blower resistor pack on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?