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11-24-2004, 06:34 PM | #16 | |
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Here's a wierd twist to the story... I had the same symptoms, 1 and 2 not working, then 3, 4, 5 also died. I followed all the directions above. Still have a problem with not-working-ness (as before). HGowever, in the (very) brief time it worked, 1 and 2 were back. Now its mostly intermittent, leaning towards not working at all (it'll be on for 10 seconds or so, then fades out till its completely shut down, then its off for a few minutes, then repeats the process).
I've also replaced the relay under the hood. I have a feeling the blower is next. Thoughts? norine62 |
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11-24-2004, 06:53 PM | #17 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
I'd also put my money on the squirrel cage bearings.
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11-24-2004, 10:06 PM | #18 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
There not all bad, they have produced a whole lot of Malibus (it is one of the top sellers)and I've put 160,000+ miles on one without a major problem. Every manuf. has problems even honda and toyota and by the way I put 320,000 miles on a Gm product and I dont work for them.
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05-04-2005, 12:18 PM | #19 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
Thanks for the info Beatnik. I've been suffering without a/c all last summer in Florida due to the dealer and a local repair shop telling me this repair would take 8.1 hours and cost $400 - $700. Can you believe he actually said 8.1 hrs?!?
Anyway, I'll be working on this over the weekend. Thanks again. |
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05-05-2005, 07:48 AM | #20 | |
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You are welcome, but you may want to look here instead:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=324040 I think I added information that will help such as socket sizes, part numbers, etc.
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
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05-26-2006, 08:43 AM | #22 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
"I've also replaced the relay under the hood. I have a feeling the blower is next. Thoughts?
norine62" That was my problem. I would check all the associated wires around the blower motor with a voltmeter first to be sure, but that sounds like what it is. 1-4 run through the resistor and the relay, 5 doesn't go through the resistor. That's why it's unlikely to lose all of them if the fuse, relay, and motor are all good. Just be sure wherever you go for the part they give you the right one. I went to several different parts stores and finally got something that at least fit and would work at napa. They ususally come with a good amount of wire and butt connectors on them. The squirrel cage was half the height on the ones from advance and autozone(s). Last edited by johnschmitt; 05-26-2006 at 03:29 PM. |
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09-20-2006, 07:11 PM | #23 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
Thank for all
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11-19-2007, 10:38 PM | #24 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
What? Try this,
I just did it today on a 2002 malibu Dont try the previouse posted tech! First: http://autorepair.about.com/library/...bl629a-lib.htm then:http://www.2carpros.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=98638 OK: so you see the second clip behind the blower motorm THAT is the Blower motor resistor! and the two screws that hold it in place, that all you need to know. second: remove the 3 screws that hold the lower panel in place. That would be the botom panel in the pasenger foot well, below the glove box. You can reference the Previous Instructions to do this. Stop: Do not remove the Blower motor! Third: Do remove the plugs for the Blower Motor and It resister, a total of 2 electrial plugs. Fourth: Pull back the carpet carefully, it is tucked under the right outside wall near the door hinge, just pull it free carefully. fold the carpet back over its self and towards the passenger seat, this will expose more area to work under. Fifth: Take a tool, i used a socket ( i dont remember what size ) and attached it to a Flex handle driver ( a socket wrench with a head that can rotate like your knee ) or use a socket style screw driver with a universal joint at the end. Remove the screws. Sixth: attach the new resistor, and reverse directions to complete reassembly. Its quick once you get familiar with it. I could do it in 15 minutes if i hade to do it again, The other way listed in the thread did not work on my 2002 malibu, god bless, |
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01-10-2008, 09:04 PM | #25 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
Between the posts provided by Beatnik and What!, I was able to replace the resistor and fix this problem!
For my '01 Malibu LS, I needed a lone 7/32" socket to remove the screws for the blower motor and resistor. As noted, the screw closest to the firewall for the resistor will be the most difficult part of this job. THANK YOU! |
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01-11-2008, 11:07 AM | #26 | |
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Re: Heat/AC Fans broken!
For the forward screw cut the insulation 1 inch across the top and 2 inches down on each side, fold down.There is now room to get at the firewall screw, then just push the insulation back in place.
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