Vinipux

hey people, my gauge for the air speed control stopped working under setting 1-2-3 and it only works on setting 4, have any of you had this problem and if so, what do I do?

I went to a nissan parts place and they said that it could be a fuse behind the glove box which costs $30, I don't care about paying $30 if that's what's broken, but I dont' want to buy the wrong part...

please let me know with any help

Daniel B. Martin

This reply assumes your Maxima has the manual climate control.

There is a resistor assembly mounted on the air duct close to the blower motor. That part has failed. It is used to control fan speeds 1, 2, and 3. Speed 4 is the maximum blower motor speed, so no resistors are involved. Replacing the resistor assembly is something the home mechanic can do. The only tool needed is a Phillips screwdriver. The replacement part costs about US$25.

Replacement is the usual remedy. However, if a spot of localized damage is seen it may be repaired with a soldering gun.

Vinipux

thanks, now is that resistor where I mentioned it? behind the glove box? would you happen to know?

Daniel B. Martin

The blower motor is located just above the passenger's feet. Look at the wires leading away from the blower motor. Just inches away from the blower motor there is an electrical connector located on the air duct. That's the resistor. It is easy to remove and replace.