Blowin' Fuses

[Kneale Brownson]

Bearings seem to be the weak point in the blower motors, although they run 
out of brush material too.  I'd guess the bearings are hanging up with the 
cold.


At 02:29 PM 12/27/2000 -0500, 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.
>
>