Where is the blower motor resistor located at?

It’s located inside the dash, often on the opposite side of the steering wheel or inside the engine compartment on the firewall. A blower motor resistor or a blower motor control module is the part that controls the speed of the blower motor.

How do I know if my blower motor resistor is bad?

What are the symptoms of a bad blower motor resistor?

1. No Air.
2. High speeds only.
3. Low speed only.
4. Fan won’t turn off.
5. Blower motor works on some settings but not others.
6. Smoking vents.
7. Burning smell.

Is a blower motor and a blower motor resistor the same thing?

The blower motor switch is the actual switch or button on the dash that you use to increase or decrease the fan speed. The blower motor IS the fan. The blower motor resistor is what allows the fan to work at different speeds as opposed to just off and on.

What happens when blower motor resistor goes bad?

If the resistor shorts or fails, it may cause the blower motor to remain stuck on one fan speed. The heating and air conditioning systems may still function at one speed, however the resistor will have to be replaced in order for full functionality to be restored.

What happens when blower resistor goes bad?

What are the signs of a bad blower motor?

5 Signs Your Blower Motor Needs to Be Replaced

• Weak Airflow from the Vents. This is usually the first indication that you may have a faulty blower motor.
• No Airflow at All.
• Unusually High Energy Bills.
• Strange Sounds.
• Overheating.

How do you replace a blower motor resistor?

Difficulty

1. Remove the negative battery terminal.
2. Locate the blower motor resistor on the passenger side under the dash board.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector to the blower motor resistor.
4. Remove the screws or bolts to the blower motor resistor and remove the resistor.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal.

How much does it cost to replace a blower resistor?

The average cost for blower motor resistor replacement is between $114 and $125. Labor costs are estimated between $44 and $55 while parts are priced at $70.

Where is the blower motor resistor test located?

NOTE: You can find the blower motor test here: Blower Motor Test (1994-2003 2.2L Chevy S10, GMC Sonoma). The blower motor resistor block is located right next to the blower motor (in the engine compartment) and is very accessible. When the blower motor resistor block fails, you’ll usually see one of the following symptoms:

Is the Chevy S10 blower motor resistor expensive?

The blower motor resistor block, for the 1995-2003 Chevy S10 (GMC Sonoma) isn’t expensive. The following links will help you comparison shop and save a few bucks:

When does a blower motor resistor need to be replaced?

CASE 2: Continuity DOES NOT exist between some of the blower motor resistor terminals. This test result tells you that the blower motor resistor is defective and needs to be replaced. If the resistor block’s connector is damaged or is melted, it must be replaced with a new one.

Where to check the blower motor relay on a Chevy?

Thankfully, it is fairly simple to tell if the relay is malfunctioning and to install a replacement. The blower motor relay is located in the under hood power distribution center and is simply labeled “Blower.” It will only take a few minutes to inspect and replace the relay if necessary. Open the hood of your Chevrolet vehicle.

Where is the under hood motor relay located?

The blower motor relay is located in the under hood power distribution center and is simply labeled “Blower.” It will only take a few minutes to inspect and replace the relay if necessary.

Where is the blower relay on a fuse block?

Pull the blower relay out of the fuse block. The blower relay is located near the front of the fuse block and is labeled “Blower.” Inspect the center of the relay. If the metal rod inside is broken, the relay will need to be replaced.