Blower Motor
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 412
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From: Blairsville....North Georgia Georgia
Blower Motor
Hello,
My 99 is showing it's age.:o
When I run the blower with the A/C or Heat or whatever it does not seem to be 'blowing' at speed #1. #2-4 are OK but seem slow? And #5 one would think it would blow very high, but doesn't.
My question: is this something I can change out myself? I have done it on a 79 and on other vehicles and trucks. But that was a while ago. Back when a backyard(shade tree) mechanic could do stuff. Now with all the modern technologies and stuff I don't think I could be called a 'shade bush' mechanic.
What do you think?
Thanks
My 99 is showing it's age.:o
When I run the blower with the A/C or Heat or whatever it does not seem to be 'blowing' at speed #1. #2-4 are OK but seem slow? And #5 one would think it would blow very high, but doesn't.
My question: is this something I can change out myself? I have done it on a 79 and on other vehicles and trucks. But that was a while ago. Back when a backyard(shade tree) mechanic could do stuff. Now with all the modern technologies and stuff I don't think I could be called a 'shade bush' mechanic.
What do you think?
Thanks
Last edited by vettebob2; Feb 11, 2010 at 02:39 PM. Reason: update
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 386
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From: El Paso Texas
Hello,
My 99 is showing it's age.:o
When I run the blower with the A/C or Heat or whatever it does not seem to be 'blowing' at speed #1. #2-4 are OK but seem slow? And #5 one would think it would blow very high, but doesn't.
My question: is this something I can change out myself? I have done it on a 79 and on other vehicles and trucks. But that was a while ago. Back when a backyard(shade tree) mechanic could do stuff. Now with all the modern technologies and stuff I don't think I could be called a 'shade bush' mechanic.
What do you think?
Thanks
My 99 is showing it's age.:o
When I run the blower with the A/C or Heat or whatever it does not seem to be 'blowing' at speed #1. #2-4 are OK but seem slow? And #5 one would think it would blow very high, but doesn't.
My question: is this something I can change out myself? I have done it on a 79 and on other vehicles and trucks. But that was a while ago. Back when a backyard(shade tree) mechanic could do stuff. Now with all the modern technologies and stuff I don't think I could be called a 'shade bush' mechanic.
What do you think?
Thanks
Once out, if you got a compressor, put on a dust mask and goggles. Blow out the motor. The brushes are probably almost gone. I don't know if they are serviceable. Spray some silicone spray on the bearings with the straw. Connect it to your battery and see if it spins fast before and after the maintenance. Hopefully that's all it is. Might need to clean the grounds in the panel of the passenger side door.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Manor Texas
I pulled mine out in about 10 minutes and the brushes were shot. Beware if you need to replace it, there are 2 different types, one for auto and one for manual climate control. I am also having a hard time locating a Delphi OEM replacement, they appear to be out of stock everywhere I check.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 412
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From: Blairsville....North Georgia Georgia
Ok???
If I understand the two replies:
1. The access to the blower motor is inside the vehicle not outside.
2. It's on the passenger side and I am assuming behind the glove box?
So do I need to remove the glove box container?
I'm 6'3" and 200 lbs and 63years old.....so I take your suggestions seriously: glucosomine and the other stuff.
1. The access to the blower motor is inside the vehicle not outside.
2. It's on the passenger side and I am assuming behind the glove box?
So do I need to remove the glove box container?
I'm 6'3" and 200 lbs and 63years old.....so I take your suggestions seriously: glucosomine and the other stuff.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 808
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From: CV Rancho del Rey SoCal
I pulled mine out in about 10 minutes and the brushes were shot. Beware if you need to replace it, there are 2 different types, one for auto and one for manual climate control. I am also having a hard time locating a Delphi OEM replacement, they appear to be out of stock everywhere I check.
My fan blower motor was completely shot and rusted. Not a hard fix if you remove the passenger seat in order to have room to manuever on your back. It took about 2 1/2 hours to R/R but be patient it's a pretty tight down there.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 386
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From: El Paso Texas
If I understand the two replies:
1. The access to the blower motor is inside the vehicle not outside.
2. It's on the passenger side and I am assuming behind the glove box?
So do I need to remove the glove box container?
I'm 6'3" and 200 lbs and 63years old.....so I take your suggestions seriously: glucosomine and the other stuff.
1. The access to the blower motor is inside the vehicle not outside.
2. It's on the passenger side and I am assuming behind the glove box?
So do I need to remove the glove box container?
I'm 6'3" and 200 lbs and 63years old.....so I take your suggestions seriously: glucosomine and the other stuff.
1. Have a shot/beer. Disconnect the ground from the battery.
2. Pull the passenger seat out, have another beer/shot.
3. Put your drop light under dash before you crawl in there.
4. Unbolt the fan motor
5. Pull the plug.
It's that easy, but pulling the plug might be the hardest part. Once your lubed up on sauce, shouldn't get too frustrated to keep trying on that plug.
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
Bought my blower motor parts from Gene @ Gmpartshouse.com when my blower motor went on the 99 FRC.
I have a parts car w/ 20K miles on it for anyone looking for these parts. I have the auto HVAC (Dual Zone).
With all of the snow it might be a week or two before I can get any of the parts, though.
I have a parts car w/ 20K miles on it for anyone looking for these parts. I have the auto HVAC (Dual Zone).
With all of the snow it might be a week or two before I can get any of the parts, though.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 412
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From: Blairsville....North Georgia Georgia
Thanks
As soon as it warms up a bit more here in Florida I'll get started.
Thanks for the suggestions.
The glove box(the box itself), how did you remove it?
Sometimes I need a little more explanation. The person gave instructions but I just need a little more step by step.
Like I said maybe I don't qualify to being even called a 'shade bush' anymore.
Thanks
Thanks for the suggestions.
The glove box(the box itself), how did you remove it?
Sometimes I need a little more explanation. The person gave instructions but I just need a little more step by step.
Like I said maybe I don't qualify to being even called a 'shade bush' anymore.
Thanks
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,960
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
As soon as it warms up a bit more here in Florida I'll get started.
Thanks for the suggestions.
The glove box(the box itself), how did you remove it?
Sometimes I need a little more explanation. The person gave instructions but I just need a little more step by step.
Like I said maybe I don't qualify to being even called a 'shade bush' anymore.
Thanks
Thanks for the suggestions.
The glove box(the box itself), how did you remove it?
Sometimes I need a little more explanation. The person gave instructions but I just need a little more step by step.
Like I said maybe I don't qualify to being even called a 'shade bush' anymore.
Thanks
Don't know why you want to remove the glove box as the blower motor is under-neath of the glove box.
The bottom filler panel is held in place by two large plastic pins that just pop out.
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From: Granby, MA
Cruise-In 1, 3, 9. 10 & 11 Veteran
Mine just started acting up making noise. It blows air fine and heat and ac are there. Just noisy. Sounds like cards in the spokes of a bicycle! lol
Anybody have a link to a DIY for removal or pictures as to where exactly this is? I have a 2002 6 speed with auto dual zone climate control. Is it behind the panel at the footwell or up under the dash? Pictures would be great guys! Thanks...sorry for being a pain.
Jeff
Anybody have a link to a DIY for removal or pictures as to where exactly this is? I have a 2002 6 speed with auto dual zone climate control. Is it behind the panel at the footwell or up under the dash? Pictures would be great guys! Thanks...sorry for being a pain.
Jeff
Racer
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Posts: 386
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From: El Paso Texas
As soon as it warms up a bit more here in Florida I'll get started.
Thanks for the suggestions.
The glove box(the box itself), how did you remove it?
Sometimes I need a little more explanation. The person gave instructions but I just need a little more step by step.
Like I said maybe I don't qualify to being even called a 'shade bush' anymore.
Thanks
Thanks for the suggestions.
The glove box(the box itself), how did you remove it?
Sometimes I need a little more explanation. The person gave instructions but I just need a little more step by step.
Like I said maybe I don't qualify to being even called a 'shade bush' anymore.
Thanks
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