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1/17/2006
Brian, Service Engineer
Category: Car
Satisfied Customers: 1,227
Experience: Master Tech, Bachelor's of Science in Automotive Technology, Ford Factory Trained
VerifiedIt's behind the dashboard on the passenger side. You have to
remove cover panel right above the passenger footwell so you can look
up and see the blower motor. There are some bolts that you will see
holding the motor in place.
The blower motor resistor is also located back up in there near the
blower motor, by the firewall. The resistor block allows the switch to
control the blower speed, and it is prone to failure, usually leaving
only high speed fan operational.
remove cover panel right above the passenger footwell so you can look
up and see the blower motor. There are some bolts that you will see
holding the motor in place.
The blower motor resistor is also located back up in there near the
blower motor, by the firewall. The resistor block allows the switch to
control the blower speed, and it is prone to failure, usually leaving
only high speed fan operational.
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