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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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heater fan problem

the heater resistor keep going out
heater will only work on high
replace the fan control switch already
 
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Check the fan connector. Look for signs of heat damage. If you see melting or signs of arcing (carbon), take the fan out and see if it spins freely. When the bearings start to go, it will start to draw more and more current, burning out the resistors.
 
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