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Heater fan control - 1/21/2008 4:54:46 PM

Dutchman

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I had my 1500 2001 Express cargo fan on max to warm up the van. When I went to turn down the fan, I noticed that it was either on or off. The fan lo, 1 and 2 didn't do anything. what troubleshooting do I need to perform to see what is wrong? Is there a simple cure for this or does it get complex?

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RE: Heater fan control - 1/21/2008 7:55:27 PM

lil754boy

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Most of the time I have experienced the switch being bad. The only test I can imagine is to see if the fan is getting power when on those other settings. If there is power, then the fan may be bad.

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RE: Heater fan control - 1/21/2008 8:47:40 PM

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I'd put $100 on it being the blower motor resistor.....when the switch is set to high, it by-passes the resistor and applies straight battery voltage to the fan, which is why your high setting stil works. it can be found bolted to the blower motor housing

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RE: Heater fan control - 1/22/2008 1:50:41 PM

stewdogg

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I agree with shawnvw on the blower motor resistor. They should give you the new style resistor when you purchase a new one. The new style won't/shouldn't burn up like the old one does. You will have to do a little cutting on the blower motor housing (plastic) to get the new one in... they give you a template to use to make it easier. I have done a bunch of these and it sounds exactly like what you are talking about.
Good luck

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RE: Heater fan control - 1/27/2008 1:36:21 PM

Dutchman

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Shawnvw and stwdogg, your both right. I appreciate the advice. Modified the housing and changed the resister. Local shops where asking for big bucks to check and change. Wow, two bolts and an electrical connector. Thanks guys.

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RE: Heater fan control - 4/21/2008 5:00:43 PM

mgaines58

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My Trailblazer's fan control only works on the 4 position. Could this also be the blower motor resistor?

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RE: Heater fan control - 4/21/2008 7:48:19 PM

shawnvw

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could be....what year? what speed isn't working?