hey everyone!

i found maxima.org and i figured i might as well ask this question to you all.

i have a '95 GXE (hence my user name)and my fan speed control switch died (the switch that is OFF, 1, 2, 3, 4 for the a/c and heat--is that called the HVAC controls?)

basically only OFF and 4 work. if i turn it to 1,2 or 3 nothing happens (stays off). i took it into my local shop and they said it could cost as much as $400. something is wrong with some computer component. any ideas?

thanks in advance...

 

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.

 

Daniel B. Martin, thanks alot! this was the quickest reply ever! i'm going to check it out tomorrow and i'll post what happened!

thanks again!

 

Daniel, do you know the part number of the resistor?

 

No. I have no access to "insider information" such as part numbers. This is a question for the parts man at your local friendly Nissan dealer.