1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech Discuss 1st generation S-series (1983-1994) general tech topics here.

Heater fan not working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:16 PM
  #1  
Hanr3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
BF Veteran
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,890
From: Central Illinois
Hanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond repute
Default Heater fan not working

I got one low speed and that is it.
The fuse is good.
Thoughts!!!!!
 
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:17 PM
  #2  
Hanr3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
BF Veteran
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,890
From: Central Illinois
Hanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond repute
Default RE: Heater fan not working

By the way, its 6 degrees out and with the windchill -15.
Heat is a nice thing.
 
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:34 PM
  #3  
20Blazer00's Avatar
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 865
From:
20Blazer00 is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: Heater fan not working

Bad relay???

Inspect the HVAC fuse in the underhood fuse block.

Most of these tasks will require a test light...
[ol]Disconnect the blower motor relay.
Connect a test lamp between blower motor relay connector cavity86 (CKT52) and battery ground.
Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
Turn the mode selector switch to the HEAT position.
Turn the blower switch to the HIGH position. [/ol]
Connect a test lamp between heater and A/C controller connectorC4 cavityA and ground.

Connect a fused jumper wire to blower motor relay connector cavity87 (CKT540) and cavity30 (CKT65).
Does the blower motor operate?

These are some areas to check with the symptoms you listed that I checked with the Service Information DVD...
 
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:35 PM
  #4  
drperry's Avatar
BF Veteran
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,946
From: GP AB CA
drperry is a jewel in the roughdrperry is a jewel in the roughdrperry is a jewel in the rough
Default RE: Heater fan not working

I'm pretty sure that means your switch is going/gone... You might be able to pull the heater controls out, and give power to the fan connections, to see if it speeds up... but 99% of the time, the switch is gone...

Did ya try smacking it? lol

Maybe a loose ground or something too...
 
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 10:26 PM
  #5  
lastcoupe's Avatar
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,202
From:
lastcoupe is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: Heater fan not working

LOL...............ACTUALLY 99% of the time that means your blower motor resistor is bad, Not the switch. It is mounted in the blower case under the hood right next to the heater hoses. There is a flat connector plugged into it and it is held in withthree 5.5mm hex-head screws. If it's never been out before, you will have to cut the rubber cover off of it to access the screws. To be sure, get a test light and check for power on each terminal with the key on and blower switch in each position I'll try to attach a schematic for ya buddy.
FIGURE Blower Controls (RPO C60)(c)


 
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:05 PM
  #6  
Hanr3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
BF Veteran
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,890
From: Central Illinois
Hanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond repute
Default RE: Heater fan not working

Thanks LastCoupe.
Being the mechanic that I am, I'll spend the $7 on a new resistor in the morning and replace it. I have to replace one of the heater hoses, I noticed its leaking at the radiator. I'll replace both the heater hoses while I'am there.For $7 its not worth the hassle in below zero weather to test it, especially with 99% odds. [sm=happybounce.gif]
 
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:47 PM
  #7  
drperry's Avatar
BF Veteran
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,946
From: GP AB CA
drperry is a jewel in the roughdrperry is a jewel in the roughdrperry is a jewel in the rough
Default RE: Heater fan not working

Oops, my bad, I'll make sure to eat my numbers next time, lol
 
Old Feb 4, 2007 | 12:33 AM
  #8  
Hanr3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
BF Veteran
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,890
From: Central Illinois
Hanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond repute
Default RE: Heater fan not working

Don't worry Drperry, your plan is plan B.
I dread changing the switch. Its a bear to get out, and even worse to get back in. There is the fan switch wiring harness, the vent cable, the vacuum connector, light connector, and finally the temp switch connector all stuffed into a 3" x 6" space. I gotta remove the stereo to get my big *** hands in there and work on it.
 
Old Feb 4, 2007 | 12:47 AM
  #9  
lastcoupe's Avatar
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,202
From:
lastcoupe is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: Heater fan not working

Sorry hanr, I just assumed you were talking about your 2000 MY.
If so there is no cable on your HVAC control head it's all vacuum
controlled except the temp valve and it's electric. Anyway if you
need a schematic for one of the other MY's let me know and I'll
be glad to copy and paste
 
Old Feb 4, 2007 | 12:50 AM
  #10  
Hanr3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
BF Veteran
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,890
From: Central Illinois
Hanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond reputeHanr3 has a reputation beyond repute
Default RE: Heater fan not working

Opps my fault. Its on the '93. Still think its the resistor?
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:38 AM.