Heater fan blowing fuses 96 Contour

[ty976]

I have been dealing with a wierd problem with my Heater/AC fan.
When the fan is on and running it blows the fuse when the selector is put in the floor or defrost position no matter what speed the fan is on.
I replaced the resistor pack and plug even though there was no evidence of burning.

The fan works fine when blowing from the front vents.
Please email direct if you can

Thanks


Any help appreciated

[beyondloadedSE]

have you taken it in for the recall pertaining to the fan blower?

[ty976]

Originally Posted by beyondloadedSE

have you taken it in for the recall pertaining to the fan blower?

No I haven't taken it to the dealer. Just got it back from my son. Now trying to repair everything he neglected. I will take it as a last resort.

[seasonalskier2006]

you might want to check the specs to see if the right fuse is in, if it is i might suggest raising the fuse raiting and be done with it but it is up to you.

[beyondloadedSE]

Originally Posted by seasonalskier2006

if it is i might suggest raising the fuse raiting and be done with it but it is up to you.

Thats the worst advice anyone could ever give!!! Dont ever ever EVER raise the amp rating on a fuse! Thats a good way to just have a total meltdown for that particular part or even worse, an engine fire. They have specific amp ratings for a reason.

Btw, I would take it into the dealer as a first resort. Recall fixes are absolutely free.

[ty976]

Thanks guys but I found the problem. After thinking about it for a while I realized that when the selector is put into the defrost you are sending power to the compressor which I beleive is shorted since it locked-up over the summer. I disconnected the compressor and wha..la, no more blown fuses.


Thanks again
Tony