Heater/Air fan switch only works on #4

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Aug 14, 2010 | 10:17 AM
  #1  
'96. The fan switch for heat and air only works on the high (#4) setting. It makes no difference if the AC is on or off.
Just a worn out switch?
Aug 14, 2010 | 10:36 AM
  #2  
Your Blower Motor Resistor went bad. You should be able to replace it on your own. Just do a search for blower motor resistor and you should be able to find out how to replace it. I also think you can repair it by soldering part of it if you know how to solder.
Aug 14, 2010 | 10:50 AM
  #3  
Thank you, I'll check it out.
Aug 14, 2010 | 02:39 PM
  #4  
I soldered it and it works fine, thanks.
Aug 14, 2010 | 06:35 PM
  #5  
Next time, please use the SEARCH function ... come on people!

IBTL

Aug 14, 2010 | 09:30 PM
  #6  
If I don't know its the blower motor resister I need to search for, how do I search for the blower motor resister? I mean, I know what the problem is but not what caused it. I tried searching for fan switch, air conditioner switch, fan not working etc... to no avail. Lucky for me this nice person put me on the right track and I was able to fix the problem in a few minutes for which I am very grateful.
Aug 14, 2010 | 09:34 PM
  #7  
Quote: I soldered it and it works fine, thanks.
where did you soldered it? I cannot see where the problem is.
Aug 14, 2010 | 10:52 PM
  #8  
Sometimes a resistor pack going can be symptomatic of the blower motor failing. If the pack fails again and you loose blower speeds you probably need a new blower motor. Other symptoms of a failing blower are occasional needing a bang it with a hammer to get it to start. If you can get to it.
Aug 15, 2010 | 01:00 PM
  #9  
Quote: If I don't know its the blower motor resister I need to search for, how do I search for the blower motor resister? I mean, I know what the problem is but not what caused it. I tried searching for fan switch, air conditioner switch, fan not working etc... to no avail. Lucky for me this nice person put me on the right track and I was able to fix the problem in a few minutes for which I am very grateful.

Sorry, I'm not trying to be rude, disrespectfull, or inconsiderate. However, this is the (litteraly 30 seconds) search that came up when I put in 'blower motor' ....

http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?searchid=1307998

Not saying it isn't ok to start new threads or anything, but like most things on this site - this has been covered several times. When you search, make certain you have the 'sort results by' set to Relevancy and that should help.

Sorry ta bust your chops.
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