How to replace blower motor resistor in 2004 Silverado?

This is not a good video on how to replace the resistor for a Silverado Blower Motor. The video is less than 4 minutes and if it takes you that long to replace the resistor sub-assembly it has taken too long. I will try to make better movies in the future. IMPORTANT: Watch my short Video on the Letter I got from GM. Loading…

What’s the problem with my Silverado blower fan?

No one has added a helpful site for this 2004 Silverado problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: Blower motor resistor went again on me. AC works on numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 but not 5 (last time 1 and 2 went on me). 107k miles this time, last time the resistor went was 51,000

How to fix a 2004 Chevy Silverado problem?

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Where can I buy a Chevy Silverado blower motor resistor?

Buy 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Blower Motor Resistor from AutoZone. 10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only

What are the fuses on a 2004 Chevy Silverado?

Repair Topics > Fuses > Chevrolet > 2004 Chevrolet Silverado… MBEC 1 50A SEAT CB. RT DOOR CB LBEC 2 50A LOCKS Fuse. DDM Fuse, PDM Fuse, ECC Fuse, AUX PWR 2 Fuse IGN A 40A Ignition Switch RUN. START. RUN/START/ACCY LBEC 1 50A FLASH Fuse, TBC 2A Fuse. TBC 2B Fuse.

Where can I buy a Chevy Silverado door actuator?

Buy 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 A/C Heater Blend Door Actuator from AutoZone. 10% OFF $75. Use Code: DIYSAVE10 Online Ship-to-Home Orders Only

Where is the blower resistor located on a car?

The blower resistor is located on the passenger side of the vehicle behind the glove box. There is a plastic cover that has to be removed to gain access to the resistor and wiring.

How many volts does a red wire blower need?

If there is no sign of heat damage then check the following. With the 7 wire harness disconnected check for power on the red wire. It should have 12 volts at all times and it gets it’s power from the 40 amp blower fuse in the under hood fuse box.

How to change heater blower resistor, 1999-2013?

Gm used to use a card (very thin) with resitances built in to control blower speed they overheated easily and died. In the last couple of years we have gone to a much beefier type of resistor that dissapates heat much better.

Where is the fan resistor located on a 2005 Colorado?

Remove the big black cover with the round end under the glove box where the cabin air filter is. You’ll see it attached to the fan box. I have a 2005 Colorado with the same fan motor problem – only runs on level 4 (high); where is the resistor box located and is there a part number for replacement

Can a bad blower take out a resistor?

A bad blower will take out a resistor but resistor replacement especially the original on a 2000 is common. Gm used to use a card (very thin) with resitances built in to control blower speed they overheated easily and died. In the last couple of years we have gone to a much beefier type of resistor that dissapates heat much better.

What to do if your Chevy Silverado blower does not work?

Although you can jump to just separating the steering column cover. I find it much easier to remove the instrument cluster trim panel first. Then the knee bolster or under dash cover. Next a well placed screw driver and a little twisting and the tilt lever pops out.

What is the 30 Amp Fuse on a Chevy Silverado?

The 30 amp fuse is listed as HTR A/C. There was no power on either fuse. Time to go to the ignition switch for more testing. Although you can jump to just separating the steering column cover. I find it much easier to remove the instrument cluster trim panel first. Then the knee bolster or under dash cover.

When did the blower motor on my Blazer stop working?

2005 T’Blazer, 6 cylinder, manual A/C controls. Maybe 6 months ago, blower fan speed 5 stopped working, followed by the rest shortly after. Following the great advice on this forum, I checked the blower motor resistor and plug, and replaced as advised.

Can a blower motor go out and smoke a resistor?

A blower motor that is going out can smoke a resistor. I lost #5 (no melting, relay in resistor crapped out) and after replacing the resistor the motor clamped at 23A and some change. I replaced the motor just to be on the safe side and it was right around 22A.

What causes a blower motor resistor to melt?

Arching is what’s melting the connector. when you put the connectors together it may be a good idea to take a scratch awl or pick and squeeze the spade connectors in the plug tighter. You must log in or register to reply here.

Why does my Chevy Silverado blower motor not run?

If the blower motor runs when all of the terminals were jumped together, it means the circuit between the resistor connector and blower motor is fine as well as the blower’s motor relay, but the blower resistor is bad and needs to be replaced.

When do you Know It is time to replace your blower motor?

If you notice your blower motor is not functioning on certain speed settings, has a burning plastic smell, or the blower continues to run with the ignition in the off position, it may be time to replace your blower motor. Here are some steps you can take to confirm whether or not this replacement is necessary.