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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Blower Problem...
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The blower on my '89 F-250 only works when the selector is on the highest speed. Is it the actuall blower motor or is it an electrical problem? What do I do? Thanks.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Easy fix, the blower resistor is shot. About 20 bucks at Napa etc..

The resistor plugs into the plastic air duct with 4 or 5 wires attached.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Would it be plugged in close to the registers or closer to the blower itself? If its close to the registers, which one? Thanks for the help so far.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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On my 95 Taurus it's under the dash/passenger side behind the glove box.

On my 87 Ranger, it's under the hood/passenger side near blower motor.

Take a look around, should'nt be hard to find.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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I found it. How do I test it to see if it's bad?
Thanks.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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If the plastic looks melted, it's definetly shot.

Autozone can probably test it for you.

Or if you have the wiring diagram, it's very simple to test with an ohm meter.
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Well, I know that Autozone doesn't sell the resistor, but maybe they do test it. They said it's probly a dealer item.
 
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Just replace it. 87XLT is right, 99.9% sure thing.
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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Yep, thats what i'd do.
 
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O.k guys thanks for the input, I'll go get one tonight.
 
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i have the same problem for my 1995 ford bronco. Where can i locate this Blower motor resistor?
 
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Deepbass, did you ever get that resistor problem fixed? and was that right next to the fan box on the pside firewall?
 
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i have the same problem with my 2002 ranger blower only works on high .wondering where the resister is located
 
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most all resisters are located on the heater box so that the air can keep the coils cool.
 
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