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What causes the blower motor on a Sunfire to stop working?

What causes the blower motor on a Sunfire to stop working?

Damage to the blower motor in a Sunfire most often happens from running it at its highest setting every time you turn on the heat or AC. The blower motor is very durable, but over time, it wears down and will either stop working altogether or produce very little blowing force when it’s turned on.

Where is the blower motor on a Chrysler 300M?

Typical signs of a bad blower motor include loud rattling when the heat is turned on, or a squeal indicating a dry bearing. The motor also may only work on its lowest circulation setting. On the 1999 Chrysler 300M, the blower motor is located on the passenger side beneath the dashboard in the HVAC housing.

What are the signs of a bad blower motor?

A blower motor can become damaged when it’s constantly run at its highest setting. Typical signs of a bad blower motor include loud rattling when the heat is turned on, or a squeal indicating a dry bearing. The motor also may only work on its lowest circulation setting.

Where is the blower motor located on a car?

Remove the three bolts from the trim panel with the socket wrench then pull the trim down from its mounting position. Set the trim panel and the three bolts on the driver’s side floor area out of your way. Locate the blower motor under the dashboard. With the trim removed, the blower motor will be in direct sight.

How do you remove a blower motor from a SunFire?

Remove the three bolts holding the blower motor in place one at a time. Before you remove the last bolt, support the blower motor to prevent it from dropping. Supporting the blower motor also prevents you from stripping its bolt due to the uneven weight on it. Once you remove the final bolt, lower the blower motor down and out of your Sunfire.

Remove the three bolts from the trim panel with the socket wrench then pull the trim down from its mounting position. Set the trim panel and the three bolts on the driver’s side floor area out of your way. Locate the blower motor under the dashboard. With the trim removed, the blower motor will be in direct sight.

How do you remove Harness plug from blower motor?

Disconnect the wiring harness plug from the rear of the blower motor. Tuck the wire out of the way temporarily, under the floor’s carpet for now. If the harness plug seems hard to disconnect by hand, use a flat head screwdriver to pry the harness plug off of the blower motor. Remove the three bolts holding the blower motor in place one at a time.

Where is the battery on a Nissan Sunfire?

On the Sunfire, it mounts under the dashboard on the passenger side of the car. Open the driver’s side door on the Sunfire and pull the hood release lever. Raise the hood and locate the engine’s battery. Identify the negative battery post by looking for a small minus (-) symbol on top of the battery’s case.

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Ruth Doyle