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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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intermittent heater blower problem

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I have a heater blower problem on my 1997 Aerostar~the blower does not operate at times. The motor test ok and the fuse is good. If I remove the fuse and put it back, the blower will operate for a while until I hit a bump in the road then it will cut out, hit another bump sometimes it will start up again. It's the same thing if I bang the dash, or wiring under the hood. It's an intermittent problem, but where to start checking?
It's -30c to -35c up here these days so the fan switch gets a good workout.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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If you can get it to pop on with a thump to the dash, it's a good chance the fan switch is the problem. Does it work better after you flip the switch through its positions a couple of times?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Ford in the 90's is not know for quality long life switches.

the fan switch carries a heavy current load
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 96_4wdr
Ford in the 90's is not know for quality long life switches.

the fan switch carries a heavy current load
Thanks, I'm very sure it's the switch~but I'm not crazy about pulling the dash apart in the dead of winter.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Sometimes it does, I believe your right~it's most likely the fan switch~~I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and pull the dash apart.
Thanks
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Hi Frank:

Welcome to our FTE forum
 
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Thank you
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