Blower only works in 3rd and 4th positions

[wrigley123]

Hello,

2002 2.2L 4 cyl automatic Cavalier. The blower motor only works in the 3rd and 4th positions. Anyone experience this problem? Thanks in advance.

Mike

[faroutguy]

I think everyone has this problem lol, dont worry your not the only one, so many people withs cavaliers have this problem, i forget the fix though

[wrigley123]

Originally Posted by faroutguy

I think everyone has this problem lol, dont worry your not the only one, so many people withs cavaliers have this problem, i forget the fix though

Well thanks.....that helps!

Mike

[Viper_Storm]

lol, atleast you have 3 and 4, i only have 4 and 1 & 2 are pretty worthless anyway, but if you must have them, there is some sort of resistor board under the passenger side dash that will need replacing.

[bh04]

You need to replace your blower motor resistor. Go here https://www.rockauto.com/applet3.html

[kimbergross]

Originally Posted by wrigley123

Hello,

2002 2.2L 4 cyl automatic Cavalier. The blower motor only works in the 3rd and 4th positions. Anyone experience this problem? Thanks in advance.

Mike

mike if you find out i would like to know as i have this problem in three cavaliers i own . what does it look like i need help too thank for any help

[mike2004tct]

Did it last year to my Daughter's car. Took a little over an hour to do. Removed the passenger seat so I could get up under the dash confortably. The part cost $28.00 at a local Car Quest, Auto Zone's supplier discontinued there's, and Advance auto parts needs 3 days to get the part shipped. The p/n generic number is RU44 (Advance Auto,Car Quest, Kragen, Parts America ).

You remove the lower dash panel cover (under the glove box), remove the blower fan(3 screws and a connector), then the resistance unit(2 screws and a connector). You will have to be quite nimble, almost a contortionist, to get at the back screw of the resistance unit, a long needle nose pliers did the trick for me.

[muff34]

Originally Posted by kimbergross

mike if you find out i would like to know as i have this problem in three cavaliers i own . what does it look like i need help too thank for any help

I`m not Mike but it is the BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR that is giving you the grief, Simple D.I Y repair job. Go buy the part then look up under dash on passenger side. It is behind the blower motor,you will see the electrical plug there

[kimbergross]

Originally Posted by mike2004tct

Did it last year to my Daughter's car. Took a little over an hour to do. Removed the passenger seat so I could get up under the dash confortably. The part cost $28.00 at a local Car Quest, Auto Zone's supplier discontinued there's, and Advance auto parts needs 3 days to get the part shipped. The p/n generic number is RU44 (Advance Auto,Car Quest, Kragen, Parts America ).

You remove the lower dash panel cover (under the glove box), remove the blower fan(3 screws and a connector), then the resistance unit(2 screws and a connector). You will have to be quite nimble, almost a contortionist, to get at the back screw of the resistance unit, a long needle nose pliers did the trick for me.

thanks for the info kimber

[wrigley123]

Changed the blower motor resistor and all is well. Actually purchased the part from the dealership for $32.00 plus tax! The cheapest I found it here (Jacksonville Florida) at any part store was $28.00, but it was a special order item. It took about 45 mins to change. Hope this helps someone.

Mike

[kimbergross]

mike thank for info kimber