2000 Saturn LW2 Blower Motor

I know this based on what the specialized electical shop had to say. The blower motor works when I go over railroads, or tap the fire wall with a hammer, but doesn't always com on by itself. I found a new one for 87.64 and it's in the mail. I will be taking the car apart today because the mechanic explains, that when he takes off the housing cover to the blower motor it comes on, but when he puts it on it shuts off. I'm thinking, enclosed unit so no refurbing, brushes must be warn or cabonated, and ultimately, the blower motor is worn out. It's 11 years old. I do know a thing or two and am very resourceful. If you think I could salvage the 11 year old motor, detailed instructions would be great. Otherwise it's pluck and chuck.

That actually is the price at Rock Auto.I bought it from there. After I took everything apart today I was surprised to see what I saw. I was told nothing could be seen where it was rubbing or getting caught up.I found wear on the outer edge of the ring of the "squirel cage" closest to the motor. Facing the cage, each fan blade had obviouse wear and plastic "hang-nails" as well as the outer ring face. The wear color was black. Which would be consistant with the two chewed up pieces of black plastic I found in the blower motor housing. I also found a lip of the underside housing to be worn and had plastic dangling about two inches long (like a tread), I'm sure from one of those plastic pieces being wedged in there while the blower was turning. A little fine grit sand paper to sand off the excess and smooth the edges and viola! She runs like a champ! And by the way, the mechanic also said everytime he went to put the blower motor housing cover on it would stop.I took my time, didn't force things, kept checking to be sure the blower would come on and left it on while tightening the screws. Never had a problem. Just goes to show you that with a little direction, your better off doing it your self before taking it in to pay someone else. My conclusion is to leave the old one in until it dies again. If it does it IS electrical (there was some patch work done to the wiring at the plug of the blower motor which cost $144 the first trip in to the "experts"). When and if it dies again, I'll replace it and tear down the old motor to bare guts to see why it wasn't working. I admire and respect you guys for what you do and thank you for your assistance in pointing me in the right direction. Again, details of how to tear down the old motor without damaging it would be appreciated.

That's a bummer. I got the new one in yesterday, which was a good thing because the blower didn't come on this morning untill I fist pounded the dash board. She started right up. LOL! So back to the garage this weekend I go to put in the new blower motor. If this one fails then it has to be an electrical problem. Right? I already had patch work done. So it should still be under warrenty since it was on the harnes side of the plug. (And the saga continues.) The good thing is, I can try to take the old blower motor apart (did I mention I was a certified electronic technician and U. S. Army Veteran?). I will keep you posted on my ol' girl's progress. Saturns are really dependable cars. It's the accessories. Ugh!