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Old 04-24-2009, 04:12 PM
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Climate control fan dial not working...

I was driving home from work today when I turned my AC on and discovered my latest car problem. I'm in Orlando so its already time for AC. Anyway, I had it pumping at #4 speed on the dial and everything was coming out nice and cool. After a few minutes of driving like this, I turned it down to #2 speed and then drove it like this for a minute or so when all of a sudden the fan stopped blowing. Long story short, it looks like something in my climate control is screwed up. The fan works fine on #4 fan speed but I get nothing on speeds 1, 2 and 3. Can anyone help me out and tell me what is going on? Thanks in advance.
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Old 04-24-2009, 05:11 PM
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So yuo didn't even read the stickies, then?

Really.

If you have a question, first check the stickies, then search. This answer can be found with both methods.

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...e-updated.html
http://forums.maxima.org/1031723-post19.html
Originally Posted by bill99gxe
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.

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 assembly. It is easy to remove and replace.

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

There is a good photo of the blower motor and resistor assembly in the Haynes repair manual, page 3-8. If you don't already have a copy of this book, please get one. It will be money well spent.

a) Move the front pass seat all the way back (for convenience)
b) Remove a harness connector (with 4 wires I think) running into the bottom of the blower motor.
c) Remove the 2 philips screws that hold the blower motor resistor in place.
d) Put new one in, reverse install.

Blower Motor Resistor Part Number: 27150-1E405

You can get it here:

http://www.nissanparts.cc/cart/?pn=27150-1E405

Should be $28 at your local dealer. It's $28 delivered from discount Nissan parts sites.


Edit: If you are handy with a soldering iron, you can try to fix it yourself. See this thread.
And of course:
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ing-forum.html
Originally Posted by phenryiv1
If you ask a question and the answer can be found in the FAQ threads, your thread gets locked.
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Old 04-24-2009, 05:29 PM
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Many thanks. Next time I'll start with the stickies and then move on from there. I appreciate it!
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and if that dont work. let me know.
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