blower motor finally went

[wilfie27]

I have a 96 Trans Port and last winter the blower motor quit working but if I tapped the side of the casing with a screwdriver handle it would start to blow. It is finally getting cold here (southern Indiana) and the screwdriver handle trick isn't working anymore. I worked fine in warmer weather but not now. It looks like a bear to get to it.

I was wondering if there are any relays or anything to check before replacing the motor, checked fuses already. Trying to keep from investing in a motor, rather spend money on presents for kids.

[GTP Dad]

Check the local wrecking yard or carpart.com. You should be able to find a fan for about $25 if it truly is the motor. GM cars have a problem with the blower motor resistor located next to the blower. If it went then the resistor will need to be replaced. You can do the job yourself with a minimum of tools. The resistor is $40 at a dealer. Once you remove the fan then check it with a 12 volt source. If it runs save the $25 for the fan motor and just get the resistor.

[bill2min]

i had i same problem as u wilfie with my blower motor in my 95 transport and it was the blower motor and its not that bad to change if u have a few long extensions to get to the bolts but it took me about 20mins or so to change it but i have to fix my rear heater now lol

[wilfie27]

Originally Posted by bill2min

i had i same problem as u wilfie with my blower motor in my 95 transport and it was the blower motor and its not that bad to change if u have a few long extensions to get to the bolts but it took me about 20mins or so to change it but i have to fix my rear heater now lol

I got it out (not an easy fit) but I think I have a solution. My wife hit two deer last winter and I replaced the hood, r/fender, both headlights and the electric cooling fan (saved about $1000 on the insurance). I still have the fan ( had a a feeling I might need it someday) and lo and behold it is the same motor I just have to somehow get it to fit in the housing. Wish me luck.

[bill2min]

did you have to remove the center console or were you able to get to it
from behind? wilfile on my 95 trans didn't have to take the console out.my blower fan is located under the hood in the centre of firewall that why i said u would need a long extension lol

[wilfie27]

I was able to get to it from under the hood, wasn't easy to get it out of there. The motor was basicly the same but the housings were different. I think it was the bearing that was worn out allowing the armature to contact the field. I just replaced the bearing from the other motor and now going out to see if it works now.

[wilfie27]

update: I couldn't replace all that I wanted to but I was able to switch bearings. Works fine now.

thanks for the input.