January 28th, 2013 in Cars How to Repair Blower Motor Issue Time Required: 20 minutes Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver Cost to Repair: $45.00 Last week the blower for the A/C and heater stopped working on my 2003 Acura TL Type-S. The climate control unit will turn on, but you cannot feel the air because the blower will not blow. I tried turning it on Full Auto in both the hot and cold settings, nothing. I turned the fan knob to max and still nothing. When you turn the climate control unit on, you can hear the compressor under the hood turn on. The problem is clearly the blower not turning on. After some online research, I learned that much like the seat heater problem, this too is a common issue for the Acura TL (as well as other Honda and Acura models). A friend had this same issue with his Acura TSX. The solution: Replace the blower resistor. I am not a mechanic. Follow my advice at your own risk. This repair is easy and cheap- so don’t be scared.

Be sure to disconnect the battery, wear safety glasses, put on gloves, tie your shoes, chew with your mouth closed, and any other safety stuff that makes you not sue me. Most of the time, the problem is that the blower resistor needs to be replaced. But first check to make sure the issue is not something else like a blown fuse or corroded connector. The blower fuse is located under the hood (it is close to the firewall on the passenger side for my model). The fuse is labeled “Heater Motor” on the fuse cover. If the fuse looks good, move on to the blower inside the car. The blower motor is located below the glove box. Notice the giant yellow arrow pointing to the location. Here you can see the blower motor and the blower motor resistor. Disconnect the wiring connector from the blower motor to make sure there isn’t any corrosion or connection issues. Sometimes corroded connectors [photo] will cause the failure. These are clean, this is not the problem… On to the blower resistor.

Follow the wiring harness from the blower motor to the blower motor resistor. It is a white plastic trapezoidal-ish piece that is fastened by two Phillips head screws. Remove the two screws that fasten the blower resistor in place. This will allow you to pull the blower resistor down and disconnect the wires. Gently pull the blower resistor down and disconnect the wiring connector. Here is a close up of the resistor after it has been removed. These connectors look clean too. The metal side of the blower resistor had some crud on it. I don’t know if this was any indication of it being broken or not. Replace the blower resistor with a new one. This part can be purchased at most auto parts stores. I paid $41.99 plus tax at AutoZone. To reinstall the part, simply screw the resistor back into place with the two screws. Reconnect all the wiring and test by turning on the climate control fan. It should work perfectly now. If you continue to have issues, you might need to visit your mechanic.

Did this repair worked for you? Please leave a comment below and include the year, make and model of your car OR share this fix with other Acura/Honda Owners:ac unit fan stays on content to be helpful, entertaining, or life-changing, feel free to make a financial contribution on my Patreon account. central ac unit diagramAny contributions help me afford the time to create more articles, videos and other content.best split unit air conditioner brand Tags: ac, acura, blower, Cars, honda, repair, resistor, tl, type-sWhy Does My Air Conditioning Run at Only One Speed? The fan switch may be at fault, but a more likely reason is that a blower motor resistor that controls the voltage going to the blower has packed it in, resulting in only one speed remaining operable, usually the highest speed.

When a blower resistor fails, the highest fan speed usually is the only one that still works because it essentially bypasses the resistor and receives the maximum amount of voltage. When the resistor is working, it reduces the amount of voltage going to the lower fan speeds so the fan runs slower. Blower resistors are small parts that can become corroded or burnt out, and a new one often costs less than $50. Because they're usually under the dashboard on the passenger's side or behind the glove box, near the blower motor, they can be hard to reach if and when they need to be replaced. Though having only one fan speed usually indicates a bad blower resistor, diligent mechanics will test the resistor, fan switch and connections to the blower motor to make sure nothing else is wrong before they start replacing parts. If none of the fan speeds work, then checking the fuse or fuses for the heating, vent and air-conditioning systems is a logical first step. Why Does My Car Heater Blow Cold Air?

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Indications your A/C system may be having issues: If your air conditioning blows only slightly cooler air compared to the exterior airAir that blows in smells damp, musty, or like mildew and moldYour cabin does not warm up in cold weather, or is just a little warmer than outsideThe defroster takes longer than typical to operate, or does not operateYour heater or A/C only functions when driving, not when idling, or quits blowing when the car is stationaryYour heating system blows cold air, or the air conditioning blows warm airLow airflow even at the highest fan setting. A comprehensive evaluation of heating and A/C system includes: Examining the internal controls and blowerChecking radiator coolant operating temperature, hoses, pressure radiator cap and thermostat Inspecting the compressor beltInspecting system and seals for leaks or various other damages.A cooling system pressure test Verifying the A/C pressure meets manufacturer specificationsMeasuring the interior vent air temperature

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