Blowin' Fuses
Pat Korach
tm2 at zipcon.net
Sat Dec 23 15:58:31 EST 2000
Gwbulter
My brother had the same problem as you. He would blow the fuse and
the heater blower motor would not work. I tracked the problem to the
AC clutch which had a short in it. Once I disconnected the clutch the heater
worked after that. This may not be your problem but you never know.
Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA
gwbutler wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I lost my heater blower motor yesterday morning on the way to work...it was
> very cold outside...single digits. When I got home from work I popped the hood
> on my 84ksq, checked the fuse box, and found that the #17 (30A)fuse had blown.
> I replaced the fuse, turned the car on, and tested the blower motor...and it
> worked fine at all speeds. I was somewhat concerned due to the fact I really
> didn't know what caused the fuse to blow. I got into the car this morning,
> started the engine, turned on the blower (lowest speed), and it worked...for
> about five seconds before blowing another fuse (I suspect)! Does anyone have
> an idea as to what could be causing this fuse to blow? The fan has been
> running perfectly, and quietly since I've had the car. Do blower motors
> suddenly sieze and go into over-current in cold weather? Any clues would be
> appreciated. TIA
>
> Regards,
>
> George B.
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